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Virgin Australia expands long-term partnership with Sabre
Sabre Corporation has strengthened and expanded its relationship with Virgin Australia to allow the carrier to deliver improved retailing capability while supporting its growth objectives.
Kuala Lumpur is the most connected airport in APAC – OAG
Travel data platform OAG has released Megahubs 2023, the market’s definitive ranking of the Top 50 most internationally connected airports in the world.
The Global Top 20 Megahubs…
SITA and Aruba demonstrate how physical passports can be held as a digital identity on your mobile device
SITA and the Government of Aruba showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital credential technology, eliminating the need for passengers to show their physical passport when…
Phocuswright Conference releases full 2023 program
Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority, has released its full 2023 program for The Phocuswright Conference, which will be held November 13-16 in Ft.…
DidaTravel outperforms Chinese hotel market recovery
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – has outperformed the wider Chinese outbound recovery, with a remarkable +40% growth in hotel sales, year-to-date Vs.…
Mekong Tourism Office promotes internships to plug tourism skills gap
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched the Mekong Tourism internship finder on MekongTourism.org. The initiative is designed to address labour challenges faced by the…
Spirit Airlines taps Cover Genius for personalised embedded protection
Cover Genius has partnered with Spirit Airlines. By integrating with XCover, Cover Genius’ award-winning global distribution platform, Spirit Airlines passengers who are non-US and…
Consumers embrace technology to optimize travel: SITA
SITA’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report, published finds customers looking to technology to optimize every aspect of the post-pandemic travel landscape
Amadeus partners with BEONx
Amadeus’ Demand360® subscribers using the BEONx Revenue Management System (RMS) can now gain access to the in-depth, forward-looking market insights provided by Amadeus’ business…
Breezeway becomes official Airbnb partner
Breezeway has become an official Airbnb Software Partner, the integration leverages multiple data connections to bring automation and operational insights to hosts and property managers.
Rateping and STAAH’s enhanced integration to help hotels maximise revenue
Rateping is a unique Android and web-based application developed to help hotel and vacation rental owners and operators track their room rates versus their competitor’s room rates, while…
PoB Hotels select Mews as a preferred partner for their collection of independent hotels
Mews, the cloud-native property management system (PMS), has been chosen by PoB Hotels to power their innovative vision of luxury hospitality driven by personalized guest service.
Conferma Pay and Inlogik launch hotel expense automation
Conferma Pay and Inlogik have partnered to launch a new solution for business travellers to simplify and automate the reconciliation of hotel expenses using virtual card technology.
EVA Air extends Amadeus partnership with NDC adoption
Amadeus has renewed its existing distribution agreement with EVA Air, extending the long-term collaborative relationship between the airline and travel technology leader.
Driving growth and innovation in APAC’s travel industry
In this exclusive interview, Travel Daily Media speaks with Vijayeta James, the Commercial Director of TBO.com for the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on TBO's vision for growth,…
The UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence
The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and Mastercard today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Arival launches Spotlight Awards
Arival, a global leader in the tours and activities industry, launched an innovative new recognition program, The Arival and TourReview Spotlight Awards.
Experiential travel replaces conventional motivations for travel
Mabrian Technologies, the company in Travel Intelligence and sentiment analysis, reveals the evolution of travellers’ behaviour and motivations from 2019 until now.
TUI integrates into Juniper Travel Technology XML porfolio to extend Tours & Activities distribution
TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, has extended its Tours & Activities distribution through connecting with Juniper Travel Technology, a global travel technology…
TUI brings ChatGPT to its mobile app in UK
TUI is bringing ChatGPT to its mobile app and testing the potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
DidaTravel’s global summer hotel bookings close to doubling pre-pandemic levels
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – reveals that their global hotel bookings for the summer season (June 1 - August 31) have already surpassed 2019 levels by an…
STAAH designated most innovative partner for 2023
The Most Innovative Partner Award for Booking.com represents STAAH’s innovative approach and implementing the most innovative solutions using Booking.com’s APIs.
Sabre strengthens ESG focus with two key appointments
Sabre Corporation announced that it is expanding its ESG team, with the appointment of Jessica Matthias as its new Global Director of Sustainability and Tess Longfield as Head of…
Go City (formerly Leisure Pass Group) re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations
Go City® (formerly Leisure Pass Group), the world's largest attraction pass business, re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations. Go City believes that there's a…
6 reasons to NOT use this viral TikTok AirBnB hack
A recent video by TikTok user Anna (@annathingbutanimals) has been garnering attention for her travel hack, which she says has purportedly saved her thousands of dollars while travelling.…
Sabre launches Lodging AI
Sabre Corporation announced the availability of Lodging AI, marking the introduction of its Sabre Travel AI™ capabilities in the lodging sector and enhancing the power of Content Services…
Go City launches Hong Kong Pass
Go City has launched the Hong Kong pass and expanded efforts to more effectively reach APAC-based travellers at key points in their planning journey. As the global leader in…
Ascott launches CHATGPT-powered web chatbot – CUBBY, your AI travel buddy
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has just launched a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered web chatbot to enhance the…
AirGateway now hosts easyJet content facilitated by Kyte
Kyte has today announced a commercial partnership with flight booking technology specialist AirGateway.
Cornerstone strategically invests in Traxo
Traxo, Inc., the world’s only real-time corporate travel data capture provider and Cornerstone Information Systems, a global leader in managing travel and expense operations, have joined…
Travel International chooses Amadeus to upgrade its customer service offering in the UAE
Amadeus has signed a wide-ranging, agreement with Travel International – Terminals Group, based in Abu Dhabi.
The Next-Generation of Corporate Travel Retailing: Deem, Powered by Travelport+
Travelport confirmed the integration with Deem, a leading corporate travel management platform, with Travelport+.
Travelport delivers British Airways’ NDC content on Travelport+, providing faster and easier access for agents
Travelport announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from British Airways is now live on the Travelport+ platform.
SITA delivers 400 new TS6 kiosks to Air France-KLM Group
SITA is upgrading Air France-KLM Group’s existing fleet of 400 self-service kiosks in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam’s Schiphol airports and other hub airports in Europe, delivering new…
Here’s how “airport selfies” can ruin your vacation
A recent survey showed that almost 85% of travellers are worried about being hacked while travelling. Cybersecurity experts from NordVPN say that the risks of being hacked increase…
Travelport renews multi-year agreement with United Airlines
Travelport announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with United Airlines, the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles.
Cloudbeds announces partnership with Vrbo
Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, announced its integration with Vrbo.
Travel Compositor’s AI engine is now operational in more than 15 countries
Following the launch of ‘AI Trips’ last month by Travel Compositor, the platform has already answered more than 15,000 questions thanks to the combination of 12 technologies and the use of…
Top places to stay on your next snorkelling trip from airasia Superapp
World Snorkelling Day is celebrated on 30 July annually, and airasia Superapp, as Asean’s preferred one-stop travel superapp has some of the best spots and places for your next snorkelling…
SITA and Indicio announce a co-innovation agreement
SITA announced a co-innovation agreement with Indicio, the market leader in open-source verifiable data technology and trusted digital ecosystems, to accelerate the development and…
Digitrips launches AI-powered virtual assistant by mTrip
Digitrips, owner of leading French multi-product travel platform MisterFly announced the launch of its ChatGPT-powered virtual assistant service, offering travel tips and destination advice…
Knowsley Safari launches digital guide with n-gage.io
Popular, nationally recognised visitor attractions like Knowsley Safari are turning to mobile app technology to transform their visitor experience.
5 tips for taking a ‘Workation’ this summer
With more and more companies transitioning to hybrid or fully remote work models, the modern worker now has the autonomy to clock-in from almost anywhere. Despite the digital nomad trend…
TripGenie: The AI Travel Assistant by Trip.com
Trip.com has launched an enhanced version of its AI travel assistant, previously known as TripGenie.
The newly released TripGenie excels at deciphering complex user requests, leading…
TravelgateX is transforming collaboration with channel managers and boosting direct product bookings
TravelgateX, the leading platform for global travel connections, is revolutionizing the way travel companies and channel managers collaborate.
ATTIA announces the Travel Changemakers Awards Judges Panel
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) announce who is participating on the Judges Panel for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023.
Travelier achieves 150% growth between H1 2022 and H1 2023
Travelier (formerly Bookaway Group), a travel-tech company digitizing land and sea transportation around the world, announced an overall growth of 150% between H1 2022 and H1 2023.
Solo travel and private room stays on Airbnb gain momentum in the Philippines
New Airbnb data reveals that Filipino travellers are increasingly going solo, as solo travel by Filipinos on the platform increased over 185% year-on-year in 2022 compared to 2021.…
Greater Bay Airlines joins Sabre’s extensive Global Distribution System
Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Hong Kong’s newest airline Greater Bay Airlines.
Colletts Travel launches Traveltek Booking Platform for its UK based independent travel advisors
Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection UK, is rolling out Traveltek – a new fully-integrated booking tool for its luxury leisure travel advisors.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. partners with SITA
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. (BG) has partnered with SITA to adopt a suite of state-of-the-art connectivity solutions that will increase network speeds, optimize the airline's operations,…
Sentec PMS: Ushering Archipelago into a modern era of hospitality tech
Despite years of testing various property management systems, Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest hotel chain, found themselves perpetually dissatisfied, consistently…
Generative AI could unlock $23.5 Billion in annual economic growth across the GCC by 2030
Generative AI (GenAI) has sparked excitement and investment in a technology with significant potential to change the world.
Rex, Australia’s best regional airline, choose Aviator for Revenue Management
Rex are making technological advances on multiple fronts and have just commenced using the latest web-based Aviator revenue management system.
SITA’s passenger processing solutions to power Airports Authority of India across 43 airports
SITA secured a landmark deal with Airports Authority of India to support one of the biggest growth markets globally, providing technology to 43 of India’s biggest airports.
eSIM Go API integration enables launch of easySim.global
eSIM Go announced it has been chosen by easySim.global, an easyGroup brand, as its preferred partner for eSIM provisioning, connectivity and support.
Sabre takes hotel guest services to a new level by integrating WhatsApp with Nuvola
Sabre Corporation announced the integration between Nuvola, its task management and guest engagement software, and the renowned messaging platform WhatsApp.
Travel Transformation: Defining Travel in 2023
Travel had to come to a standstill for the world to wake up to its importance. In an industry governed by change, be it societal, cultural, or economic - what emerged following the…
Travel Tech gives tourism professionals the edge
In an increasingly competitive travel landscape, the role of the modern tourism professional, from the tour operator to the DMC and even the property owner, has transformed dramatically.
Sabre acquires e-commerce provider Techsembly
Sabre Corporation a provider of software and technology that powers the global travel industry, announced the acquisition of hospitality e-commerce provider Techsembly.
Only 42% of newly signed up travel app users transact in the first month
CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, released its industry benchmark report for travel apps. In the rapidly evolving mobile apps landscape, staying ahead of the competition is…
FCM reveals how it’s supercharging client servicing through a human-centred approach to generative AI
Global travel management company FCM shares as to how it is leveraging disruptive technologies to reshape the servicing of a multi-national customer base that stretches over 100 countries.
Mobilleo MaaS platform chosen to power new TfWM travel app
Multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group has been appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to help design, develop and deliver a new wide-ranging mobility as a service…
RoomRaccoon partners with The Hotels Network to enhance direct bookings
RoomRaccoon, a hotel management solution for independent hotels, has announced its strategic partnership with The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack direct growth platform for hotels, to…
Joyned and NexusTours announce strategic partnership
Israeli start-up Joyned and NexusTours, a destination management company serving the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, jointly announced their strategic partnership.
Hotelbeds introduces new digital tools to make selling travel easier for clients
With the summer holiday season in full swing, Hotelbeds is helping its clients manage the growing demand for travel by introducing new products and tools. The travel tech company is…
Riskline launches new personalised travel intelligence tool
Travel risk intelligence company, Riskline, has announced the launch of Travel Search Widget, an easy-to-embed tool that is designed to assist travel providers in giving their customers…
Booking.com launches new AI trip planner
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travellers in the company’s app on…
Sabre adds sustainability data to flight searches using Google’s CO2 emissions model
Sabre Corporation announces a significant milestone in its focus on sustainability by integrating carbon emissions data into its point-of-sale tools for corporations and travel agencies.
Sabre launches Sabre Space roadshow in Asia Pacific markets to empower agency partners to capture business growth opportunities
Sabre has kicked off its Sabre Space roadshow to help its agency partners to grow and optimize their businesses in today’s complex travel ecosystem.
As travel returns with a…
SITA Intelligence and Targeting provides real-time risk assessment
SITA has unveiled its most advanced intelligence and targeting offering yet, providing the backbone for dynamic and integrated border management, helping governments identify and manage…
“Mystery flight” service helps airlines increase load factors
At this week’s Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, delegates discovered how an innovative new technology is being used to help airlines.
Shiji pioneers new hotel payment solutions with “Shiji Digital Payby”
Shiji, the global hospitality innovator, announced the launch of Shiji Digital PayBy. A transformative integrated payment solution, uniquely tailored for hotel operators and managers,…
Almosafer and Klook launch Almosafer Activities platform
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s travel company (part of Seera Group), and Klook, Asia’s leading travel and experiences platform, have together launched the first ever holistic tours and activities…
Zealous partners with Creative Zone
Zealous, the UAE's first tech networking app, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Creative Zone, a leading provider of business setup services
PayDocker: Revolutionising the travel and hospitality industry with cutting-edge solutions
PayDocker part of Bakuun Holdings, a pioneering technology company, is thrilled to announce its final unveiling of PayDocker on June 15th, ushering in a new era of transformative…
ATM scammers are finding new ways to target travelers
This vacation season, criminals use skimmers to steal your payment card details
Recently NordVPN released its research about six million stolen credit cards found on the dark web.…
Hostaway integrates with Google for vacation rentals
Hostaway, the vacation rental PMS, can today reveal it has integrated with Google, enabling customers to list their short-term rentals across Google Travel, Google Search and Maps.
Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook
Speaking from the Arival Activate event from 12 to 14 June in Bangkok, Klook’s Wilfred Fan, highlighted significant growth in the travel experiences sector in APAC – especially cross-border…
HotelRunner introduces AI-Powered Review Center for enhanced Reputation Management
HotelRunner, the leading travel and hospitality technologies platform, has launched HotelRunner Review Center, an innovative solution that will fundamentally change the way properties manage…
Unlocking dynamic pricing through the Oaky and IDeaS integration
Hotel technology providers Oaky and IDeaS partner up, to streamline the process of establishing room upgrade prices, while simultaneously improving the guest experience, and hotel revenue…
Overlooked, underloved & underestimated: but is ‘B2B payments’ becoming a less taboo topic in travel?
The perception of B2B payments is evolving steadily as many begin to see more than just cost-saving opportunities through embracing new fintech services, comment four experts during a…
Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership
Sabre Corporation announced the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC…
Urbanv and SITA partner to provide digital solutions for Rome vertiports
SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, and UrbanV, the Italian vertiport operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a digital-first passenger…
Top holiday hotspots of 2023 from AI
New research has revealed the holiday hotspots of 2023 – according to artificial intelligence. And France and Italy are the overall top suggestions from ChatGPT and Bard respectively.
“Booking Network Sponsored Ads” now available for the Asia Pacific hotels market via DerbySoft
Booking BNSA provide many hotels the option to stand apart from their competition across Booking.com, Agoda and Priceline destination hotel listings.
Millennials and Gen Zs take flight as culture vultures – Klook
Summer typically brings to mind the sun, sand, and sea, but this year, Millennial and Gen Z travelers across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are embracing their inner culture vultures and…
CWT enables access to Air France-KLM NDC content via Cytric online booking tool
CWT has started offering its global customers access to Air France-KLM’s NDC content through Amadeus’ Cytric corporate travel and expense booking tool.
Shiji appoints Ryan King as senior vice president for the Americas
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced the appointment of Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas. This reinforces Shiji’s commitment to…
Hahn Air drives change with innovation
Airline distribution provider, Hahn Air, is creating an innovation node for companies looking to advance their innovative projects.
66% of ChatGPT users are using the tool for coding
The recent launch of ChatGPT has launched a serious discussion regarding the broader use of Artificial Intelligence.
LOVU launches first-ever romantic travel booking App
LOVU, a new travel platform specializing in romantic travel, has announced the official BETA launch of the first-ever romance travel booking app, now available for download on iOS and…
In the Philippines, book a tour guide via Grab
In sustaining its continued commitment to support the country’s tour guiding sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is introducing digital innovations through its partnership with Grab so…
Malaysia Airlines successfully implements full suite of Sabre Network Planning
Sabre Corporation announced the successful implementation of a full suite of Sabre Network Planning and Optimization solutions for Malaysia Airlines.
Air Senegal – seizing opportunities in Africa and beyond with Aviator revenue management
Air Senegal has selected Aviator from Maxamation to help maximise flight revenues. The latest webbased Aviator system has recently been activated along with extensive training for the…
ZainTech partners with Mastercard to provide unique AI and Machine Learning data solutions to businesses
ZainTech, the one-stop digital solutions powerhouse of Zain Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to create unique data-driven and innovative solutions.
How to become a super host on Airbnb, as per AI
Deciding on the interior design for your Airbnb can be tough - especially if you don’t have panoramic views or an unbeatable location that will bring in the bookings.
MMITA launches its first mobile app as a breakthrough social platform integrated with Augmented Reality
MMITA (Meet Me In The Astral), a cutting-edge technology company, launches its mobile app as a new Augmented Reality (AR) platform that allows users to experience and share AR content…
GetYourGuide secures USD194 million in funding
Since their humble beginnings in 2009, at GetYourGuide they have been in the business of helping more people unlock unforgettable experiences.
Cybersecurity experts explain how password managers can help you to stay safe online
One way to foster good password habits both safely and easily is by using a password manager. With that in mind, cybersecurity experts VPNOverview.com have revealed exactly how password…
Agoda and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration collaborate on ‘Agoda Tech Day Camp’ Initiative
Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Saturday School Foundation to organize Agoda Tech Day Camp, a series of tech workshops…
Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings
Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system.
AI boom: Don’t miss out, but avoid the frenzy
Investors must take a cautious approach to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom to avoid getting ‘burned says Nigel Green
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…
