This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel distribution in tourism and hospitality for January 2017.

Wednesday 4 January 2017:

Ryanair renews Navitaire until 2025

• The new long-term package will see Amadeus-owned Navitaire continue to handle Ryanair’s reservations and ancillary sales, as well as departure control technology. The pair have worked together since 2000, when Ryanair first started shifting from the GDSs for distribution.

China Southern expands Travelport deal

• The new agreement sees airline use the Digital Media Solutions service for a fourth consecutive year, giving it the opportunity to showcase the brand to 250,000 Travelport-connected travel agencies around the world. This includes sponsored flight marketing, sign-on messages and mailshots. China Southern is an existing user of the Travelport Rich Content and Branding tool.

NB: Travel distribution image via Shutterstock.