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Quest Apartment Hotels expands partnership with Amadeus to include business intelligence
Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360 +® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights
Red Hat accelerates IT Automation with event-driven ansible
Red Hat, Inc., the world's provider of open source solutions, today announced the general availability of Event-Driven Ansible, a scalable and resilient solution that expands how…
Cvent launches AI writing assistant
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has announced the launch of its AI Writing Assistant.
oneworld and Elemental Cognition’s breakthrough AI Travel Agent transforms the online booking experience
oneworld Alliance and artificial intelligence (AI) company Elemental Cognition have completed initial trials of their state-of-the-art booking tool that helps customers navigate the complex…
Cutting train Wi-Fi threatens sustainable travel: Byway
Tech start-up, Byway, dedicated to combating travel's impact on the climate by simplifying flight-free travel, raises concerns over the Department For Travel’s proposal to remove train Wi-Fi…
Yellow Balloon Tour signs long-term agreement with Sabre
Yellow Balloon Tour will accelerate its growth using Sabre’s intuitive Sabre Red 360 interface and Sabre APIs to create compelling trips for its travellers as well as using Sabre’s…
Globe Thrivers taps Unlock Protocol to enable digital passports
Unlock Protocol is powering the NFT-based memberships used by Globe Thrivers, the members-only travel community saving travellers significant time and stress when planning trips.
Sabre spearheads a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends impacting travel in 2023
Earlier this month, Sabre Corporation sponsored the travel tech stage at the Arabian Travel Market Middle East (ATM) 2023 in Dubai, providing a platform to facilitate industry discussions…
Short term rental industry witnessing a widening digital divide
The short term rental industry continues to embrace technology and fuel its evolution, while a reluctant minority of property managers have resigned themselves to an analog future, Breezeway…
SKY Airline expands Sabre distribution agreement and adopts SabreSonic passenger service system
Sabre Corporation announced a new multi-year agreement with SKY Airline, a low-cost Chilean airline with flights to over 40 destinations in 8 countries across the Americas.
airasia Superapp officiates partnership agreement with Swiss-Belhotel
airasia Superapp today officiated a Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International, one of the fastest-growing hotel management groups in the world.
Travel Counsellors show ‘Record’ annual results
Very strong momentum has continued into the current year with trading in H1 up 64% on pre-pandemic levels as the business accelerates towards delivering £1bn+ of platform sales in FY23
Travelport and Adventureman set a New World Record
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Jamie McDonald, a British adventurer better known as…
EQUATOR: The true B2B marketplace for tourism sector
Tourism is one of the world’s largest sectors, which includes the hotel industry, transport and several other industries. The tourism sector worldwide generated nearly two trillion US…
Top six trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific
Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC. The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…
AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023
Tourism leaders attending the MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds have reported that Artificial Intelligence and technology will be their top strategic priority for 2023.
APAC hotel occupancy rose above pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2023
Travel across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is well on its way to recovery, with growing travel demand across all markets as the industry approaches the second half of the year.
Expedia Group shows B2B growth with new partnerships, tech features
Following a strong quarter for Expedia Group’s B2B segment where it delivered 55% in revenue growth compared to 2022, the company announced new partnerships and tech features aimed at…
Uber takes to the skies with flight bookings in-app
Uber has announced a new UK feature which allows users to book flights directly in the Uber app. The new product will be available to all UK users this summer.
Uber’s new flight booking…
Datalex renews partnership with Edelweiss
Datalex, a market leader in digital retail technology focused on the airline market, announces the renewal of its partnership with Swiss airline, Edelweiss.
Boostly introduces AI-driven content and listings for direct booking websites via ChatGPT integration
Boostly has become the first website design agency to directly embed ChatGPT into its direct booking websites.
“Travel is at a crossroads: It can either become more sustainable via innovation – or be forced to take action via crises and regulation”
Ahead of Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, Phocuswright urges travel companies to take action on climate change via innovation.
STAAH technology helps juSTa Hotels & Resorts clock 15% increase in direct bookings revenue
STAAH, the New Zealand-based global hospitality solutions provider, has enabled juSTa Hotels & Resorts, a contemporary boutique hotel chain to increase its direct bookings revenue by 15%…
Hotelbeds join forces with NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality
Hotelbeds and the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality have launched a collaboration to explore and inspire the next generation of tech…
RoomRaccoon partners with re-forestation NPO Hotels for Trees
Hotel management tech company, RoomRaccoon, has announced its partnership with Hotels for Trees, a non-profit organisation that contributes to reforestation projects across the globe.
Joyned and Amadeus unveil new agreement to enhance travel booking experience
Israeli start-up Joyned has today announced a commercial agreement with leading global travel technology company Amadeus.
eSIM Go powers Sydney Airport’s game changing new travel add-on
eSIM Go announced its role in the successful launch of Sydney Airport’s tripsim service – a new eSIM-enabled product offering that gives passengers access to affordable data on their travels…
Astra Tech launches Botim 3.0 Ultra App
Astra Tech, the leading consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, held its much-anticipated Botim 3.0 Ultra App launch event on May 2nd at the prestigious Museum of the Future in…
Omnichat Rolls Out Customer Journey Automation: Meta, Sa Sa and Vita Green join to share WhatsApp Marketing
Omnichat, a one-stop omnichannel messaging integration platform that offers conversational commerce solutions, recently hosted an offline event, "Future Commerce Summit cum New Product…
Top travel hacks trending on TikTok
TikTok is home to a wealth of travel advice, tips, and tricks that can make your travel experience more enjoyable and also save you money. But with 3 billion views for #TravelHacks, it can…
Generative AI and sustainability are driving investment in the tourism technology segment
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities are attracting the highest levels of investment in travel technology at present, according…
Astra Tech partners with Etihad Airways to launch flight bookings on Botim
Astra Tech (Astra) signed a partnership with Etihad Airways that will enable customers to book flights through BOTIM, the MENA region’s leading VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution,…
The big buyers are back! Total Alipay transaction made by Chinese tourists in Singapore almost doubled in Q1
Alipay, the leading digital platform for payment and other digital services, today reported that the total transaction value made by Chinese tourists in Singapore via its app has almost…
Even as tech changes hospitality, human intervention remains crucial
Big data is having a transformative effect on hospitality across the Middle East and beyond. However, leading hoteliers speaking on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023,…
China travel is back! Trends for the May holiday season
Travelport has released the below trend data highlighting the resurgence of outbound travel from mainland China. Demand has continued to rise leading up to Chinese Labor Day (May 1),…
Air India and Sabre re-establish valued relationship with new distribution agreement
Sabre Corporation and Air India announced a new multi-year deal that enables travel agents and corporations around the world to access Air India fares and seats through Sabre’s extensive…
Here’s why luxury brands should not overlook TikTok
As consumers become increasingly aware of their environmental impact, data and insights company Agility, Research & Strategy has shed light on the fact that this growing consciousness…
CrimsonLogic partners with Shanghai Data Group
Singapore-based global technology company CrimsonLogic, a leader in digital trade facilitation solutions and part of the PSA Group, announced that it has entered into a strategic…
Zoho launches new Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration Technology for Zoho Workplace
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, unveiled its new collaboration experience, Trident, as well as strengthened collaboration technologies to offer businesses easier ways to…
Kyte partners with Air Canada
Kyte announced a new partnership with Air Canada to enable a direct connection to Air Canada’s next-generation distribution platform, offering easy access to the airline’s comprehensive and…
Norse Atlantic Airways joins Vueling Global platform, powered by Dohop
Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways to its Vueling Global platform, powered by technology provider Dohop.
AutoGPT gains popularity as Twitter influencers predict revolution in AI, reveals GlobalData
AutoGPT has emerged as the top trend on Twitter since the second week of April 2023, reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Frontier Airlines optimise revenues with Accelya
Accelya, a leading global provider of software and technology solutions to the travel industry, today announced that US low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines now benefits from Accelya’s…
DSL Travel renews relationship with Sabre
Jakarta-headquartered DSL Travel will continue to be part of Sabre’s extensive Global Distribution System (GDS), as well as supporting wider growth in the Indonesian travel market through…
Accredify closes Series A funding round to bring digital trust to APAC and beyond
Accredify, APAC’s leading verifiable technology solutions provider, announced that it has raised USD$7 million during its Series A funding round, co-led by top venture capital firms iGlobe…
Hyperchain Technology debuts at InnoEX
From April 12 to 15, InnoEX was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's show focused on smart city, digital business, artificial intelligence and other key…
HotelPlanner integrates ChatGPT into its loyalty programme
HotelPlanner has announced the integration of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, into its new loyalty programme, Hotel Buyers Club. This integration enables Hotel Buyers…
HotelPlanner integrates ChatGPT into its Loyalty Programme
HotelPlanner, a hotel booking platform for all travellers, has announced the integration of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, into its new loyalty programme, Hotel Buyers…
Air France and KLM now available on Verteil’s NDC Platform
Air France and KLM (AFKL) and Verteil, a leading NDC technology provider for 40+ global airlines since 2016 announced that AFKL's offers are now live on Verteil Direct Connect.
Grab launches new features and tie-ups to welcome travellers
Grab, Southeast Asia’s superapp, announced new in-app travel innovations and partnerships to give travellers a safe, seamless and hyperlocal experience as Southeast Asia embraces a travel…
Bhutan Airlines signs a new distribution deal with Amadeus
Travel sellers around the world can now book flights with Bhutan Airlines on the Amadeus Travel Platform. Operating out of Bhutan’s only international airport in Paro, the airline offers…
Grab launches new features and tie-ups to welcome travellers back to the region
Grab has announced new in-app travel innovations and partnerships to give travellers a safe, seamless and hyperlocal experience as Southeast Asia embraces a travel comeback. …
Alipay records rebound in outbound Chinese tourists spending amid tourism recovery
Amid global cross-border tourism recovery, the average spending of Chinese tourists using Alipay overseas doubled in the first quarter of 2023 compared with pre-pandemic levels in the…
Thai Airways expands distribution agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced a renewed distribution agreement with Thai Airways.
Amadeus Labs opens engineering facility in Pune
Amadeus has announced the opening of their new engineering site in Pune, Maharashtra. This facility will help expand Amadeus Labs’ engineering and R&D activities in India.
Sabre launches United Airlines’ NDC offers to its global network of travel buyers
Sabre Corporation announced the availability of United’s NDC offers through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS).
Datalex renews 3-year partnership with Air China amid APAC travel recovery
New data from Datalex, a market leader in digital airline retail products and software solutions, signals a much-anticipated recovery in Chinese aviation activity and increased demand for…
Amadeus’ Traveler Tribes 2033
In honor of Earth Day, Amadeus' latest ‘Traveler Tribes 2033’ study reveals how the travel landscape is advancing with four distinct Traveler Tribes that are expected to evolve in 10 years’…
Air Canada expands partnership with Amadeus
As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing…
Expedia launches conversational trip planning powered by ChatGPT
Expedia announced an exciting new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.
Shiji expands connectivity with D-EDGE
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced the agreement for the connectivity between D-EDGE's global hotel distribution solutions to their Shiji Enterprise Platform, the…
Al Manal Travel reaffirms two decades of collaboration with Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, and Al Manal Travel, Tours and Cargo, the travel company in Salalah, the Sultanate of Oman, have…
Oaky introduces Front Desk Upsell Automation, revolutionising Hotel Revenue Strategies
Oaky, a hyper-personalised hotel upselling software solution, has announced the release of its new Front Desk Upsell automation solution.
SITA airport management solution to deliver new efficiency to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport has turned to SITA to deliver new digital solutions to reduce operational costs while supporting improved aircraft turnaround…
Tech and AI will challenge travel status quo
AI, robots and connected apps will improve the efficiency of the travel industry whilst also improving the customer experience, innovation leaders told attendees at the MarketHub Europe by…
Italy Travel Tech Accelerator
Over 100 Startup candidates for the “Italy Travel Tech Accelerator” call, roadshows in 5 major Italian cities and a strong enthusiasm for the measure proposed by the Ministry of Tourism in…
Sabre and American Airlines set to go live with NDC content
Sabre Corporation a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, and American Airlines, today announced the availability of American’s NDC offers through Sabre’s…
Travelport launches Smartpoint Cloud
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced the launch of Smartpoint Cloud on Travelport+.
Sabre announces agreement with Capillary Technologies
Sabre Corporation a software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced an agreement with Capillary Technologies,
Amadeus introduces Travel4Impact in India
Amadeus has introduced its Travel4Impact initiative in India – a social innovation network for the tourism industry.
Reducing the friction: Technology hotels should invest in to increase profits
Digitalisation has become an increasingly important aspect of the hospitality industry in recent years. With the rise of technology and the increasing use of mobile devices, the way…
OTA Insight launches Rate Insight+, the first commercial solution to combine hotel and short-term rental data in a single platform
Hoteliers can now eliminate blind spots in the face of increased competition
SITA and Indicio provide tech at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport
SITA, working with Indicio and the Aruba Tourism Authority, announced the implementation of seamless travel to Aruba through the use of verifiable digital credential technology.
Phocuswright Europe 2023 moves to Barcelona, Spain from 12-14 June
Phocuswright, the travel industry research authority, released the growing Speaker roster for Phocuswright Europe 2023, taking place at the Barceló Sants Hotel in Barcelona, Spain this 12-14…
Virgin Australia implements Sabre’s Revenue Optimizer and Dynamic Availability tools
Sabre Corporation announced the successful implementation of its Revenue Optimizer and Dynamic Availability solutions at Virgin Australia.
GOL Linhas Aéreas launches Sabre Ancillary IQ
Sabre Corporation and GOL Linhas Aéreas have announced the carrier’s successful implementation of Sabre Ancillary IQ™, an AI-based solution designed to help create personalized offers for…
Budapest Airport invests in Veovo technology
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is set to enhance the passenger experience and optimise its operations by implementing Veovo's Passenger Predictability solution.
Hotelbeds extends its network via new partnership with Juniper Travel Technology
Hotelbeds has partnered with Juniper Travel Technology to extend its full portfolio of products to customers of the fellow Mallorca-based technology solution.
SITA partners with Volocopter on digital infrastructure for vertiports
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air transport industry, have entered a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s…
Lion Travel Group partners with Amadeus
Lion Travel Group, Taiwan’s largest travel agency, is working with technology provider Amadeus to support its expansion plan in growing its footprint in Taiwan and across Asia Pacific.
Reopening China: Sabre data indicates significant outbound travel rebound
With more than 166 million international trips booked by Chinese travellers in 2019, contributing over USD 245 billion to global tourism in the process, it is no wonder that the world has…
Travelport acquires Deem
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced the acquisition of Deem, a leading corporate travel…
5 ways Sabre reduces turbulence as NDC takes off
The New Distribution Capability (NDC) conversation is shifting from NDC in theory, to NDC in practice. Learn 5 ways Sabre makes it easier to book NDC content, now including Finnair.…
The rise of TikTok is revolutionizing how activity providers “get discovered”
Arival 360 Conference in Berlin, the rise of newer social media platforms like TikTok has been a major focus area. Simon Lucey, founder of Hype Collective, and Ravi Roth, a leading…
Uber reveals new features ahead summer travel season
With Spring arriving, travel season has begun and this year experts predict travel will continue to boom globally, rising by a further 30%. Uber is taking the stress and guesswork out of…
Travel tech industry must innovative harder when it comes to safe-travel tools for women
This International Women’s Day travel meta search provider WayAway is highlighting the need for better travel planning tools that allow women to feel comfortable when travelling alone.…
Ruby Hotels implements Shiji Enterprise Platform as PMS across the group
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced that Ruby Hotels has successfully implemented Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) across all properties.
transcosmos launches web accessibility diagnostics & renovation service
transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company has rolled out a web accessibility diagnostics & renovation service that ranges from performing a current status survey, defining the…
Travel Counsellors see record sales for second consecutive month
Following on from a record-breaking January - Travel Counsellors, the UK’s largest and fast-growing technology platform for travel entrepreneurs – has announced it has smashed records for…
With 500% revenue growth: wndr is democratizing the travel industry
With over 500% growth in just six months, wndr is a travel start-up that is making waves in the industry. The company is on a mission to democratize the power of mega-booking brands among…
Sabre President takes on CEO position
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Sabre Corporation, a software and technology company in the global travel industry, announced today that Sean Menke, currently Chair of the company’s Board and its Chief…
Is AI the next gold rush? Global investment skyrockets 633.33%
If you compare the change from 2020 to 2021 with the previous 3 years, where AI investment remained almost consistent, the 2020 pandemic accelerated this growth.
Although there was a…
How to empower next generation of hoteliers with technology
Never before have hoteliers relied on this scale of technology to power their basic decision-making and improve the guest experience. There is no denying that hotel technology has become…
ChatGPT: Opportunity or threat for travel?
If in technology and innovation circles 2021 was the year for crypto and 2022 was the year of the metaverse, then 2023 will be remembered as the year of ChatGPT for certain. But is this an…
JA Resorts & Hotels partners with GIATA
JA Resorts & Hotels, a homegrown legacy brand in the United Arab Emirates, has announced its partnership with GIATA DRIVE.
7 essential cybersecurity tips for international travel
International travel is often an exciting opportunity for cultural exploration or a necessity for conducting business. Either way, it is quite easy to focus on the entertaining or…
AeroCloud raises USD12.6 million Series A from leading growth investors Stage 2 Capital
AeroCloud - the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and efficiencies - has announced it has raised USD12.6 million in Series A funding led by US fund Stage…
JAGGAER partners with Workato
JAGGAER, the leader in Autonomous Commerce announced an agreement with Workato, the automation and integration platform as a service (iPaaS) provider.
Amadeus and BCD expand global technology partnership
BCD Travel has expanded its agreement with Amadeus as the forward-looking travel management company (TMC) refines its global technology approach to best capitalize on opportunities in the…
Kempinski Hotels selects Sabre technology to upgrade customer booking experience
Sabre Corporation has announced an enhanced agreement with Kempinski Hotels, the Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company, to enable the luxury hotel chain to upgrade its customer booking…
Peakwork SET and new Web3 sales solution at ITB, Berlin
Peakwork is looking forward to exhibiting again at ITB. Taking place in Berlin from March 7-9, visitors can find the Peakwork booth 109 in Hall 5.1.
Facebook and Instagram users look to leave platforms as Meta announces subscriptions
Following Twitter’s introduction of charges for ‘verified’ checkmarks, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta has announced that it will also be introducing a ‘verified’…
Trip.com launches TripGen
Trip.com has launched TripGen, a chatbot designed to provide travellers with live assistance through cutting-edge AI technology.
Sabre signs agreement with Tian Xia Fang Cang to support future Chinese hospitality sector recovery
Hospitality provider Tian Xia Fang Cang will be marketing Sabre Hospitality’s solutions in China, with a focus on its Global Distribution System.
Hotelbeds on being the ‘partner of choice’ of hotels in APAC
Pippa Williamson joined Hotelbeds in September last year taking the role of vice president for APAC leading all core commercial activities across the region while growing the relationships…
trendtours uses IT solutions from ISO Travel Solutions as their digital nervous system
In order to modernize its own IT landscape from the ground up and thus drive forward the digitalization of all processes and systems, trendtours Touristik GmbH has entered into a strategic…
AMEX-GBT and Amadeus renew strategic agreement
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Amadeus have renewed their strategic long-term technology agreement to address the challenges and opportunities of the evolving…
Tiqets partners with RUNNR.ai
Tiqets, the online platform for cultural and leisure experiences in Europe and North America, has signed a partnership with RUNNR.ai, a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution…
Red Hat launches Ansible Automation Platform on Google cloud
Red Hat, Inc., the provider of open source solutions, today announced the availability of Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform on Google Cloud, providing a common and flexible IT automation…
TikTok set to overtake Facebook
According to new research from Arival and Phocuswright, TikTok will overtake Facebook as the most popular place young people go to find tours, activities and experiences inspiration.
Seeking innovation: Hotelbeds and Wayra launch TravelTech Lab
Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefonica’s Open Innovation Hub, have formed a partnership to establish the TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds to reshape the future of travel. The companies – leaders in…
ANA extends partnership with Amadeus
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. he renewed deal will continue to see the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)…
Sabre to share latest insights and present product highlights at ITB Berlin
Leaders from Sabre Corporation will take the stage at this year’s ITB Berlin Convention to share insights on the latest trends and developments in the travel industry, the evolution of…
Which Traveller Tribe are you in? Amadeus defines future travellers
Amadeus commissioned a global research study – Traveller Tribes 2033 – which identifies four Traveler Tribes that will develop in the next 10 years and will be future target consumers.
Agoda uses ChatGPT to regale Valentine’s Day hotspots
Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore are this year’s most popular Valentine’s Day getaways in Asia, global digital travel platform Agoda revealed
SAP deepens partnership with Red Hat
SAP SE and Red Hat, Inc., the world's provider of open source solutions, announced an expanded partnership to significantly increase SAP’s use of and support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Uber Sail-ebrates Valentine’s Day with the English national opera
Love is in the air again as Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and this year, Uber is bringing love to the water with live performances from the English National Opera on the Uber Boat by…
Book your interconnected hotel rooms with P3
Hotel technology company P3 has become the first booking engine provider to allow guests to book interconnecting hotel rooms online.
Aviation CIOs ramp up digital technology investments to meet demands of swift recovery
SITA’s 2022 Air Transport IT Insights report, published reveals that with the post-pandemic recovery CIOs want to ensure operations are as agile and resilient as they are efficient, with IT…
livn debuts enhanced reseller API
Traveller needs are changing. They are expecting more from their digital experiences, including increased flexibility, personalisation, seamless booking, and customer management process.
GoMoWorld: New Global Roaming App
Introducing GoMoWorld, a revolutionary new app that will help customers access great value mobile data while travelling, saving significant money and avoiding unexpected or hidden charges.
5 reasons why traditional travel protection is obsolete
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel protection has become on top of the mind or even a mandatory requirement for every traveller.
Shiji and Amadeus integrations help hoteliers streamline guest experience and drive revenue
Clients of both Shiji ReviewPro Guest Communications solution and Amadeus’ iHotelier Booking Engine or HotSOS Service Optimization solution will benefit from a newly integrated AI-driven…
GIATA partners with Unique Travel Corp
GIATA DRIVE, a Berlin-based technology company that specializes in automated hotel content management, has secured a partnership with Unique Travel Corp, worldwide representatives for…
Top five Amadeus travel trends 2023
The Amadeus 2023 Travel Trends identify five new developments which the company believes will play a part in shaping travel over the coming year.
Cirium signs deal with Amadeus for enhanced flight searches
Cirium has signed a deal with Amadeus to provide its advanced flight schedules data into the Amadeus Travel Platform, further enhancing the dataset available for flight search and bookings.
Camp Indie will bring digital nomads together at Club Getaway from June 16-19 2023
Location Indie, an organization that has built this unique conference and adult summer camp weekend at Club Getaway in Kent, CT is designed to foster real-life authentic connections and…
Travel bounces back as vacation rental bookings rise up to 27% on 2022 levels
The outlook for vacation rental travel this year is confident as Key Data reveals a significant rise in the number of reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022.
Key…
New partnership expands TMC servicing abilities
A newly formed partnership between Traxo and Agentivity will significantly expand a TMC’s ability to offer servicing of booking data even if made outside the TMC channel.
SITA partners with Zamna
SITA is innovating with cutting-edge technology to strengthen its airline, airport, and border solutions in partnership with travel identity company Zamna Technologies.
Boeing partners with ASM Global – managed Tech Port Center + Arena
An innovative new partnership between Boeing and the Kelly Heritage Foundation—an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio, on whose behalf ASM Global manages…
Rezio strengthens its network of distribution channels to embrace global travel rebound
Asia’s top restech for attractions, tours and activities, rezio, is actively integrating with connectivity partners to empower travel experience companies in Asia Pacific to distribute to…
Why you should book your holiday on a Wednesday and four other ways to keep holiday costs down
New research from independent financial broker Norton Finance finds searches for ‘cheap holidays’ peaked in the past week, as consumers look at changing how they travel in order to save…
Top online channels for 2022 – STAAH
Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has unveiled the list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in 2022. Major players Booking.com, Agoda and…
Travelport and Air France-KLM launch NDC Content
Travelport and Air France-KLM announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) is now live on Travelport.
IDeaS expands European presence
IDeaS, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services, closed 2022 with a host of new clients. From luxury resorts to unique family-friendly campsites, IDeaS’…
Hotelmize raise $12 Million Series B round led by Flashpoint
Hotelmize has secured $12 million in series B funding, led by Flashpoint Venture Capital with participation of existing investors.
Omry Litvak COO , Dor Krubiner CEO, and Guy Levitan…
Alipay+ promotes QR code connectivity, paving ways for a cash-free, mobile friendly travel experience in Chinese mainland for Asian consumers
Alipay+ is striving to provide cash-free and mobile-friendly travel experiences for Asian tourists in the Chinese mainland, as it seeks to partner with more merchants and enable greater QR…
10 indicators that your computer is being spied on
According to 2022 Statista data, there were 2.8 billion malware attacks in the first half of the year worldwide. As malware becomes increasingly difficult to detect, it may be difficult…
Trevolution Group chooses India to build NDC Team of Excellence
Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, announces plans to implement new distribution capabilities (NDC)…
HotelPlanner and ZentrumHub partner to expand inventory & distribution channels
HotelPlanner, a global travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, announced a new service agreement with ZentrumHub, an India-based travel technology platform focused on delivering…
RateGain to acquire Adara
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adara…
Smart itineraries taking travel experience to next level – GlobalData
Innovation in the travel & tourism industry is on the rise, with many travel-assisted tools and services, including smart itineraries, popping up to enhance travellers' experience.…
Traveloka Co-Founder commits to accelerating digital transformation in Vietnam’s tourism sector
During his state visit to Indonesia which marks the 10th anniversary of establishing a strategic partnership between Indonesia and Vietnam, the President of Vietnam, H.E Nguyen Xuan Phuc met…
How travel insurance can help with winter travel woes
The Transportation Security Administration reported a 10% increase in flyers this holiday season compared to 2021. This year’s demand, coupled with short-staffed airlines and winter storms…
Red Hat helps enterprises modernize at scale with new Migration Toolkit
Red Hat Migration Toolkit for Applications 6 provides a simpler, more straightforward path for organizations to shift their existing applications to Red Hat OpenShift.
‘The Thaiger Cage’ to debut at the Conrad Bangkok on 16 Jan
Thai digital media outlet The Thaiger is launching a new start-up technology pitch event ‘The Thaiger Cage’ on 16th January 2023 at the Conrad Bangkok.
AeroBid is launching ‘The Empty Leg Marketplace’
UK-based start-up, AeroBid, is launching an exciting new add-on to its platform “The Empty Leg Marketplace”.
Cognizant to advance Garuda Aerospace drones with digital technologies
Cognizant has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Garuda Aerospace, one of India's drone startups, to power its drones with advanced digital capabilities…
Zahara Travel partners with Amadeus
Zahara Travel, corporate travel specialist in Oman partners with Amadeus to expand its premium customer offering.
D-EDGE provides Hamamatsu hotel group with seamless technology
Japan’s luxury hospitality group Hiramatsu, signed an agreement with D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, a hospitality technology provider, to expand its international market share.
AirFi deploys portable streaming solution across easyJet’s continental European fleet of 108 aircraft
Following a successful trial involving easyJet’s full fleet of 27 Swiss-registered aircraft, inflight technology provider AirFi announces the further deployment of its revolutionary portable…
Amadeus powers Thai super-app Robinhood’s expansion into travel
Super-apps have grown to define the consumer experience in large parts of Asia, with the ‘one-app-fits-all’ model playing a leading role in the digitalisation of the region.
Afro Nation, Secret Garden Party and El Dorado choose Easol
Easol will be the official booking platform partner for the world’s biggest afrobeats festival Afro Nation Portugal & Ghana, along with the infamous Secret Garden Party and El Dorado.
SITA partners with TechTalent Software
SITA and TechTalent Software have announced a strategic partnership to launch a Research and Development center in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
CWT extends Wenrix partnership for airfare savings
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has signed a multi-year partnership with Wenrix, the leading automated, AI-powered airfare price tracking…
83% still plan to fly, even with travel disruptions
New data from travel technology company IBS Software reveals that despite more than two thirds (68%) of passengers being inconvenienced by disrupted journeys since COVID travel restrictions…
AirTrip International signs multi-year agreement to use Sabre GDS
INFINI Travel Information, the exclusive Sabre GDS distribution partner in Japan, and Sabre Corporation announced a new, multi-year GDS agreement with AirTrip International Corp.
Unlocking NDC’s full potential for the industry
The travel industry has seen steady progress in the adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) in the last few years. The recent pandemic drove the need for personalisation and…
Amex GBT and Traxo pilot solution for pre-trip data
Traxo, Inc., the world’s only provider of real-time corporate travel data capture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s B2B travel platform, are piloting a…
‘Game changing’ festival technology for the travel industry goes live
Tech firm The Booked it Group has launched new festival technology, helping hotels, venues and promoters in the travel industry to collaborate on events.
OTH Hotels Resorts partners with Shiji Group
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced that OTH Hotels Resorts has gone live with advanced reputation management, cloud POS and Golf, Spa and Activities management…
Air Niugini renews distribution and distributor agreements with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal will ensure that the airline can continue to reach Sabre’s extensive network of global travel…
Breezeway expands global reach through WhatsApp integration
Breezeway, the property operations and service platform for hospitality professionals, is expanding its reach into several markets worldwide, catering to even more short-term rental property…
Travel’s presentation of information key to combating climate change
Is the future of sustainability in travel just about travelling less and doing more carbon offsetting? Do we need to think about alternative ways to solve this challenge?
To explore this …
Virgin Atlantic partners with Nuvei
Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) the Canadian fintech company has partnered with Virgin Atlantic. Nuvei builds on its exceptional technology with customized solutions designed…
Hospitality must “abandon dependence on RevPAR and occupancy metrics” to thrive
Beonprice – one of the world’s hotel revenue management providers – has set out on a mission to persuade the hospitality industry to “abandon the dependence on RevPAR and occupancy rates…
TravelgateX partners with Fliggy to expand global reach
TravelgateX announced a service provider partnership with Fliggy, a leading online travel platform in China.
Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and augmented reality for transforming tourism
Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 has once again hosted the Touristech Startup Fest entrepreneurship competition
London City Airport partners with Leidos to transform airport security experience
London City Airport is investing in replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new, state of the art, CT scanners, provided by Leidos.
How Duetto helps hotels to be more agile and react quickly to market changes
78% of hoteliers planned to increase their investment in hotel tech in the next three years. To drive up revenue, streamline operations, or understand hospitality trends. Duetto is at…
Vibe launches new ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel
Booking technology solutions Vibe has confirmed the launch of a ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel.
‘Vibe Corporate’ will be an off-the-shelf, complete business travel…
Sabre launches partnership with Girls Who Code
Sabre Corporation has announced a partnership with Girls Who Code (GWC), an international non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology and changing the image…
VIBE launches new ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel
Vibe – the international provider of booking technology solutions to the travel industry – has confirmed the launch of a ‘consumer-grade’ booking tool for business travel.
Sabre partners with Trava to digitalize post booking for travel agents
Sabre Corporation announced a new Premium Solution Partnership with Trava to help automate post-booking processes for travel sellers.
TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 the global summit of technology and innovation for the travel and tourism industry that has celebrated its third edition in Seville (Spain), has brought…
Virdee partners with Crave Interactive for digital guest service solution
Virdee, a SaaS company delivering digital check-in and virtual concierge services to the hospitality industry, has today announced its partnership with Crave Interactive, a leading developer…
Rezio integrates with Google for tickets, tours and activities booking links
Asia’s top ResTech for Attractions, Tours and Activities, rezio, announced the launch of a new integration with Google, allowing their operators to show ticket booking links directly on…
Safe Travel & Services partners with Amadeus
Amadeus has signed technology partnership agreement with Safe Travel & Services, one of leading travel agencies in UAE.
PSNI Global Alliance adds Zoom as a global preferred vendor partner
PSNI Global Alliance, the global network of premier technology integrators and service providers, continues to expand its worldwide presence and portfolio as it welcomes renowned UCC…
Travelport joins Travalyst Coalition and escalates focus on sustainability in travel retailing
Travelport has joined the global sustainable travel coalition, Travalyst, as part of the company’s commitment to driving sustainability forward in travel retailing. Travelport will also…
DCT Abu Dhabi signs strategic partnership with Hotelbeds
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT) has today announced a partnership with Hotelbeds, global leaders in the TravelTech space, to encourage travel agents to promote Abu…
GIATA partners with TravelgateX for smarter mapping technology for hotels
TravelgateX, the global marketplace for the travel trade, with the aim of expanding its international distribution network, is now integrated with GIATA, a global leader in non-bookable…
‘airasia Super App’ officially launches in Indonesia
The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…
‘Automation with Amadeus’ at roadshow in Delhi
The roadshow in Delhi is the first in a series of products and solutions roadshows that will be hosted by Amadeus India in six major cities in India in November 2022.
Oman Air renews agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced, at the World Passenger Symposium (WPS), a renewed long-term agreement to help the airline reach its…
Rightsify: Providing the soundtrack for global aviation
Incorporating music into the flying experience can have several benefits for both airlines and passengers. Music can help passengers feel relaxed on the ground, keep them entertained in the…
SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report uncovers the key trends transforming accommodation
Coming out of the health crisis, the urge to travel is stronger than rising inflation, and the already popular ‘bleisure’ travel trend — combining business and leisure — is pushing new…
Sabre, BCD Travel announce partnership focused on growth, innovation and evolution of corporate travel
Sabre and BCD Travel have announced a long-term, multi-faceted strategic partnership that is expected to drive meaningful growth and advancement for both companies and across the travel…
Travel AI startup, Globaleur, raises 2.5m USD to connect end-to-end experience
South Korean travel tech startup, Globaleur, has raised US$ 2.5 million in their pre-series A round and recently completed setting up an office in Singapore as part of their expansion…
APAC hotel occupancy shows recovery with strong Q4
As countries in Asia Pacific actively lift travel restrictions, Amadeus’ business intelligence data is showing strong recovery indicators for the remainder of 2022, and evidence of growing…
Using LiDAR sensors to combat overcrowded North Sea beaches
To better distribute visitors across different locations along the North Sea coast, the umbrella marketing organisation “Die Nordsee GmbH” relies on LiDAR sensors from the Munich-based…
TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.
IDeaS announces collaboration with Hyatt
IDeaS has announced a global collaboration with Hyatt to power the hotel group’s commercial revenue platform. Hyatt will deploy IDeaS’ suite of products globally as a key component in the…
MyStays Hotel Management partners with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced a new alliance with MyStays Hotel Management. The agreement will enable the Tokyo-headquartered hotel chain to grow its global reach, including putting its offers…
Nirvana to distribute via Sabre GDS
Sabre has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based lodging content aggregator Nirvana to distribute its inventory through the Sabre marketplace.
Alipay+ partners with over 1 million merchants in Japan
As Japan reopens to mass tourism, Universal Studios Japan is the latest partner of Alipay+ for easy connectivity of various mobile payment methods and marketing solutions.
airasia partners with 12Go to enable intercity train, bus, ferry, and private transfer bookings in its Super App
With the launch of ‘Transport’ in the airasia Super App, the company offers its 10.6m monthly users a seamless booking experience for the entire trip, covering flights, hotels and now also…
Singapore Airlines deploys Sita Opticlimb
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimisation, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon…
