T2RLTalks

In the lead up to the T2RLEngage 2024 industry conference - The New Reality of Travel Retailing - we will addressing some of the key themes to be addressed in the conference agenda. Airlines have developed sophisticated techniques to optimise the revenue they can obtain from their inventory of seats for sale. How many of those techniques will still be applicable as we move into a world where every Offer is uniquely constructed on demand? Moderator Ian Tunnacliffe and his guest expert speakers Rasih Ustun and Jerry Foran consider how today's revenue management will evolve into tomorrow's dynamic Offer construction. Download the conference brochure to find out more, ⁠https://insight.t2rl.com/T2RLEngage-Brochure/brochurerequest.html⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

Join industry experts, Ian Tunnacliffe, SVP Consulting T2RL, Yuna Huellou, VP Distribution, T2RL and Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, T2Impact LLC as they discuss the insights and findings from interviews T2RL conducted between October 2023 and January 2024 with Travel Seller organisations, as they unpick perspectives from key players in the Travel Seller community on the current changes to our industry. The research report records valuable lessons learnt from experiences so far. What are the insights to help shape the transition to OOSD (Offer, Order, Settle, Deliver) which is in its early stages? Speakers: Ian Tunnacliffe, SVP Consulting & Editor in Chief Yuna Huellou, VP Distribution T2RL Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, T2Impact LLC Link to download report: https://insight.t2rl.com/Voice-of-the-Travel-Seller-2024/reportrequest.html © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

Welcome to the first T2RLTALKS podcast in 2024 as we unpack the insights from our latest quarterly report, providing a comprehensive overview of the trends and developments in the airline industry's journey towards retailing transformation with Offer / Order / Settle / Deliver (OOSD). In this episode, host Ian Tunnacliffe is joined by Bert Craven, Deputy CEO and Ian Luck President, Airline Distribution, T2RL, to delve into the details of new implementations and IT developments that airlines and vendors are adopting to reshape the market landscape. What opportunities and challenges do airlines and vendors face as they navigate this evolving retailing environment? Download the free summary report at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

IT Services in the airline industry are changing. The industry has moved from an off-line economy to a digital, always on, economy and is rapidly evolving further into an online retail economy with the transition to Offer / Order / Settle / Deliver (OOSD). The criticality of IT being always on has never been more apparent. IT services for airlines need to be fit for business purpose. Governance through service management and effective service levels are broadening comprehensively, to cater for the modularisation that OOSD allows. In fact the significance of Service Management and Service Levels is becoming critical. Hear Paul Heber, VP Service Management, T2RL and Sean Lynch, MD Architecture, Southwest Airlines exploring the evolving requirements with host Ian Tunnacliffe, SVP Consulting & Editor-in-Chief, T2RL. Download the free summary report at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

T2RL has just published its market report on NDC aggregators. These companies are taking an increasingly important role in the distribution landscape but there are still a lot of questions about how they will develop over the next few years. In this edition of T2RL Talks, Ian Luck, Yuna Huellou and Ian Tunnacliffe discuss the state of the market today and speculate a little about where it is going. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

In this episode we recap the highlights and key insights from the recent T2RLEngage conference. After three days of captivating presentations and stimulating discussions, it's time to distill the most crucial takeaways and explore what they signify for the industry going forward. Host, Ian Tunnacliffe, is joined by Bert Craven, Ian Luck, and Lois Niessen, all from T2RL. Together, they unpack the most significant moments, trends, and revelations that emerged. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

The future of airline retail is coming and we're diving into the current status of Offer, Order, Settle, Deliver (OOSD) in our latest episode. Join industry experts Bert Craven, Ian Luck and Ian Tunnacliffe, as they dissect the OOSD Market Status report, which sheds light on the ongoing shift within airlines towards a more retail-focused approach and how this impacts travel sellers. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

In this episode we delve into our Irregular Operations Management (IROPS) Report and lift the lid on what's been changing in IROPS management, discussing various approaches airlines can follow to make sure that they are adapting capabilities in line with the changing operations environment and developments in technology. Hear Bert Craven in conversation with our report authors Ira Gershkoff and Jim DeYoung. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

Our Transformation Series Report 4 analyses the impact of the airline technology transformation on those organisations that sell on behalf of the airlines, primarily travel agents of various kinds including the large Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), the major Travel Management Companies (TMCs), which manage most travel on behalf of large corporations, and the retail travel agencies that serve a mix of business, leisure and inclusive tour travel. Hear Ian Tunnacliffe and Ian Luck, T2RL with Nicola Ping, Global Manager, Travel Distribution, Flight Centre Travel Group discussing the challenges and implications for travel sellers. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

In our third podcast we continue the focus on our Transformation report series, considering the level of investment that will be needed to achieve digital transformation and the potential cost benefits that will be available once the process is complete. Hear Ian Tunnacliffe dive into the detail with industry experts Richard Clarke and Nathalie Geurden Download the summary report at ⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

This second podcast focusing on our Transformation report series considers the challenges of a transition period that is likely to last at least a decade, possibly longer. Transition is a journey not an event, what will happen to standards during this period? How will transition strategies be shaped? How will business processes be impacted, as legacy and new technology run concurrently for prolonged periods? Hear Ian Tunnacliffe, Bert Craven, Jonathan Hutchinson and Francois Weissert share their thoughts on these challenges. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

As the industry takes off on the journey to Offer, Order, Settle and Deliver, our new Transformation Series of reports will be charting the path to implementation for airlines, tech providers and travel sellers. Part 1 focuses on describing the environment around Order Management and how it differs from today's world and some of the reasons why this change is happening now. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

How is the market for Airline loyalty evolving to maximise customer engagement and acquire rich data for enhanced offer management? Hear Ian Tunnacliffe, Yuna Huellou and Stephanie Garner discussing how airlines are staying top of mind with travellers in 2023 and touching on key points from our latest loyalty report 2023, which explores market trends, vendor and technology advancements. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.

Welcome to T2RLTalks, a conversation on key developments impacting the industry during 2022, including COVID-19, Ukraine conflict, the drive for sustainability and implications for airline technology and distribution. Download the summary report at ⁠⁠⁠t2rl.com/reports⁠⁠⁠ © 2024 T2RL, Travel Technology Research Ltd.