Tag: Kurt Ekert
Economist: Slow Pace Of NDC Through GDSs Isn’t Surprising, GDSs Dominate Because TMCs Need Them
Wilmington, Del. — Global distribution systems dominate indirect air travel distribution because travel agencies don’t want it another way. So it’s not unexpected to find…
CWT CEO Ekert: Don’t Call myCWT An Online Booking Tool (Just Book Through It, Online)
Carlson Wagonlit Travel last year renamed its mobile app myCWT and used its technology to build a desktop/laptop/browser-based booking interface. CEO Kurt Ekert doesn’t want to…
Experts: It’s High Time For Travel Buyers To Understand NDC
According to announcements from around the industry, next year will be a big one for NDC. As airlines push forward on plans to differentiate content…
A Few Minutes With CWT CEO Kurt Ekert
San Diego – During the Global Business Travel Association convention here this week, Jay Campbell interviewed Carlson Wagonlit Travel chief executive officer Kurt Ekert about…
Podcast 6: Lea Cahill, Kurt Ekert, Brian Harniman, Rich Miller
Our sixth podcast episode features a panel discussion on business travel technology hosted by the Meetings Technology Expo in New York City on Nov. 10. Jay Campbell moderated…
