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Aeronology rolls out Journey Beyond to make process for travel advisors hassle-free
Journey Beyond is focussed on bringing Australia’s unique an iconic experiences to life, with experiential tourism experiences
Airbnb launches new safety product for solo travellers
Airbnb strives to be a place where anyone can belong and feel safe while travelling. One strength is in the
New ways of travelling and digital innovation fuel the shift to a membership economy
Driven by tech innovation, changes in traveller behaviour and an inversion from transactional to relational interactions between brands and consumers, the membership economy is helping hospitality providers face uncertainty in the travel landscape.
wndr is taking over GenZ and Millennial travelers with short-form videos
A new start-up company wndr is revolutionizing the travel discovery experience by focusing on short-form TikTok style videos, targeting Millennials and GenZ. wndr is focusing on bringing a new income stream to video creators from commissions on bookings. wndr is already available in most of the largest and most traveled cities in the United States, making big waves on social media.
Making innovative hotel management easier
Implementing the latest hotel technology solutions to optimise operations is essential for a hotel’s success in today’s dynamic and competitive market
Investment in technology will drive tourism in Middle East
As tourism destinations in the Middle East are widening their appeal and extending their offerings to attract FDI, global ministers of tourism convened at the 2022 Middle East Tourism Investment Summit on the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Global Stage
World’s first MetaHuman cabin crew is here! Qatar Airways steps into metaverse with ‘QVerse’ virtual reality
Qatar Airways has entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website
RedDoorz launches new brand Urbanview
RedDoorz has announced the latest addition to its multi-brand portfolio with the launch of Urbanview, an affordable yet smart accommodation solution in Indonesia.
IWTA speaks with Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin – founders of Laos Buffalo Dairy
Tourism and hospitality is not only about hotels, airlines and travel agents – it is about the myriad of small businesses that support the industry, adding to the variety and local colour in each destination. Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin, founders of the Laos Buffalo Dairy, are examples of just that.
IWTA speaks with Minu Chawla – Founder of RoadsWellTravelled, a boutique tourism development consultancy
Minu has only been in the tourism industry since 2016, entering with a background as a business analyst and strategist, and a passion for travel. Her first role in tourism was with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, where her manager took a chance on her, with no background in tourism, but with enthusiasm and a strategic approach. She worked on several different projects for RAK Tourism, including as Project Manager for the World’s longest zipline.
hoo joins hands with STAAH to offer hoteliers access to dynamic pricing and world-beating commissions
New Zealand-based technology company that specialises in innovative cloud-based solutions that simplify hospitality operations STAAH has partnered with UK-based hoo – an innovative new dot-com that is putting hotels first
CWT taps in AI to forecast customer travel demand
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, and AI predictive analytics company ZYTLYN Technologies have embarked on a pilot initiative
Can You Be A Good Host? Airbnb Offers A Free Year In Sicily
Airbnb, the online short-term rental platform, is giving away a free one-year stay in a newly renovated property in Sicily’s small rural village of Sambuca.
Hybrid high speed passenger boats to revolutionise sustainable river travel
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries, set to launch in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023.
Home swapping: The 2022 travel trend you need to know about
Even though going on holiday involves a few extra steps thanks to the pandemic, travel is quickly getting back into business – and most Brits can’t wait to start exploring the world again!
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