FWD partners with Klook for customers in Southeast Asia
FWD Group has announced a unique distribution partnership with Klook to launch a fully integrated accident cover insurance that will be available via the Klook app and website.…
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SITA unveils eVisa and electronic travel authorisation to transform borders
The mobile capability of SITA’s new eVisa and ETA capability allows travelers to make applications and provide their biometric information using their personal devices before they travel
Booking any Aston Hotel and more are ASTONishingly easy on its new website
Seamless browsing and booking experience welcome guests on the new ASTON website, which now features a sleek and modern look, a user-friendly direct booking experience, and a fully…
Here’s where hackers compromise travellers during their holiday
According to recent research by NordVPN, 1 in 4 travellers have been hacked when using public Wi-Fi while travelling abroad. Most of those hacks happen while travellers are in transit at…
OAG Delivers Access to Entire Flight Lifecycle Through Versatile Data Platform
OAG has announced the release of Flight Status Data into its Flight Info Direct solution, delivering instant access to the full lifecycle of a flight. Powered by its Snowflake-enabled…
Hotelbeds launches new Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy
Hotelbeds has today announced its new Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, which aims, as Hotelbeds’ CEO Nicolas Huss describes, "to take Hotelbeds' position on ESG to the next…
KKday secures Series C+ round for hiring, expanding footprint, and tech innovation
KKday has announced it has secured additional funding in a Series C+ round, bringing the total Series C round raised to US$95 million. The round is led by major tech Asia private equity…
Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft
Delta Air Lines' total firm order for Airbus A220 jets is now 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s
Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft
Oaky, Duetto pair up to enable hotels to provide personalised upgrade offers
Duetto and Oaky, two of hospitality industry’s best in class Revenue Strategy and Upselling platforms, have announced a strategic partnership that delivers analytically-powered, highly…
Trip.com Group and Singapore Tourism Board strengthen ties to further promote Singapore
Building on the three-year Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2020, Trip.com Group and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are deepening their collaboration across key markets…
Aeronology rolls out Journey Beyond to make process for travel advisors hassle-free
Journey Beyond is focussed on bringing Australia’s unique an iconic experiences to life, with experiential tourism experiences
Brits come out on top when it comes to responsible travel
While 77% of UK travelers acknowledge that eco-friendly tourism is expensive, it is a cost most are willing pay
Brits come out on top when it comes to responsible travel
5 holiday mistakes that could invalidate your travel cover
With two in three Brits purchasing some form of travel insurance when booking a holiday, it’s important to know what could invalidate your insurance claim while being on holiday and what…
Japan Airlines joins the list of notable airlines available on airasia Super App
The list of notable global carriers available on the airasia Super App’s online travel agent (OTA) platform continues to grow, with Japan Airlines (JAL) being the latest addition to grant…
Most dangerous and safest US travel destinations by cybercrime in 2022
The summertime is synonymous with the travel season. Before departing for their destination, tourists frequently assess a variety of health and physical safety precautions; however, only a…
How Agoda can help hoteliers achieve the competitive edge
In this dynamic environment, it becomes even more important for hoteliers and property owners to showcase themselves to reach the right target audience, at the right time and through the…
Are Pilotless Flights on American Airlines Already in Operation?
America is celebrating its birthday on Monday, July 4. This is the busiest travel weekend and US Airlines are more than overwhelmed.
Are Pilotless Flights on American Airlines Already in…
Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets
Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines placed an order with Airbus for 292 new A320 aircraft
Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets
Pent-up demand for air travel, with passengers embracing mobile and touchless technologies
SITA’s 2022 Passenger IT Insights research highlights pent-up demand for both business and leisure travel emerging from the pandemic
Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA
Cities around the world are now doing their best to fight the global climate change and to be more sustainable
Most and least sustainable travel destinations in USA
Airline Passengers prefer Mobile and Touchless Technologies
Air Passengers embrace IT for convenient and seamless air travel, as the air transport industry continues to digitalize the journey’s steps
Airline Passengers prefer Mobile and Touchless…
Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights
Air Astana online check-in opens 36 hours before international flight departure and ends 60 minutes prior departure
Air Astana resumes online check-in for international flights
5 ways Powered by ARCHIPELAGO help hotels to step up their online game
Many hotels lack the resources (teams, tools, systems and expertise) to accelerate their online business, and end up falling behind their competitors.
Book now or wait? Why we need the e-tourism revolution
With the world opening back up and a relaxation on testing restrictions, 2022 is set to be a big year for travel. Airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, and hotels are all reporting a…
Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks on Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely…
Airbnb launches new safety product for solo travellers
Airbnb strives to be a place where anyone can belong and feel safe while travelling. One strength is in the flexibility we offer to our guests through our over 6 million listings. From…
How to Secure a Sustainable Future for Aviation
Climate change and European Aviation. European vital role to ensuring safe mobility must significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
Click to read the full story: How to Secure a…
New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…
Computer glitch shuts down Swiss airspace
Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on…
CTM rolls out traveller CRM for enhanced personalised service
Global travel management company CTM has launched its proprietary traveller CRM, CTM Advisor, in EMEA elevating personalised customer service experiences across its trans-Atlantic markets
WestJet passengers now cleared to fly before reaching airport
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London-based technology company Zamna is announcing a pilot of its patented digital intelligence system with the Canadian airline WestJet, across select international…
Travel companies plan fintech investment boom to capture rebound
As the world begins to rediscover travel with COVID-19 restrictions lifting around the world, the travel industry has an opportunity to rebuild and renew by harnessing advances in…
Uber rolls out new services for sun-seekers across the Mediterranean
Uber is preparing for the biggest summer of tourism on record, by launching the Uber app across some of Europe’s most popular sun-soaked destinations.
New ways of travelling and digital innovation fuel the shift to a membership economy
Driven by tech innovation, changes in traveller behaviour and an inversion from transactional to relational interactions between brands and consumers, the membership economy is helping…
New Travelport+ Self-Service Suite unlocks productivity and propels travel retailing
Travelport has debuted the latest product feature release for its next-generation travel retailing platform, Travelport+. The new self-servicing suite and automation tools, now available…
Rezio partners with Viator to expand its channels to global markets
Rezio has announced a strategic collaboration with experience marketplace Viator.
wndr is taking over GenZ and Millennial travelers with short-form videos
A new start-up company wndr is revolutionizing the travel discovery experience by focusing on short-form TikTok style videos, targeting Millennials and GenZ. wndr is focusing on bringing a…
Bahrain Tourism and Wego join hands to boost tourism
Wego will work closely with Bahrain to attract more travellers to the country in line with the government’s strategy for 2026 which aims to bring over 14.1 million tourists to the kingdom
5 trends powering the vacation rental industry
Hostaway has revealed major trends powering the industry ahead of the 2022 summer season from their data.
Long-stays are the new way to travel
Hot off the news that Airbnb’s…
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe
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Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
Sabre prioritises employee wellbeing with series of new initiatives
Sabre Corporation has launched a transformed employee wellbeing experience, aimed at fostering a supportive environment where people can thrive, learn, succeed and give back.
The…
Making innovative hotel management easier
Implementing the latest hotel technology solutions to optimise operations is essential for a hotel’s success in today’s dynamic and competitive market
airasia Super App pairs with Quantum Metric to improve digital customer experiences
The airasia Super App, ASEAN’s fastest growing digital travel and lifestyle platform is partnering with Quantum Metric to help build the best possible customer experiences across its web…
A new Airbnb for a new world of travel
With a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories, the innovative Split Stays feature, and AirCover for guests, this launch represents the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade.
Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals
Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals -
Arriving passengers at Kigali International Airport no longer need to take PCR tests while coming and on arrival to Rwanda,…
Investment in technology will drive tourism in Middle East
As tourism destinations in the Middle East are widening their appeal and extending their offerings to attract FDI, global ministers of tourism convened at the 2022 Middle East Tourism…
International travel to fully recover by 2025 – GlobalData
International departures will reach 68% of the pre-COVID-19 levels globally in 2022 and are expected to improve to 82% in 2023 and 97% in 2024, before making a full recovery by 2025 at 101%…
US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery
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A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is…
Sabre advances hotel retailing with acquisition of Nuvola
Sabre Corporation has announced its acquisition of Nuvola, a prominent provider of hotel service optimization and guest engagement software to hoteliers worldwide. The transaction…
Travel to the 2022 Manila international Auto show and beyond
After two years, the country’s biggest auto show has resumed celebrating the return of the auto industry to a semblance of normalcy
Sabre targets hotel retailing with new acquisition of Nuvola
Sabre targets hotel retailing with new acquisition of Nuvola -
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, today announced its…
Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft
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The Lufthansa Group is buying more state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The Executive Board has decided to purchase: –…
Cutting-edge learnings at IMEX in Frankfurt
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“I believe that when each of us grows then our teams and organizations grow. Organizations change person by person.” Dawn Wray from the…
Expedia Group unveils new Open World Technology Platform
At its annual partner event, EXPLORE, Expedia Group debuted a three-tiered strategy to redefine its place in travel, including a new technology platform to power the industry called Expedia…
Sabre research shows how travel is different post-recovery
Sabre Corporation has released a new global travel industry study, ‘Mapping Travel’s New Normal’, which identifies prominent shifts in travel.
Why ignoring social media could prove fatal for hotel GMs
Facebook and Instagram, two of the largest social media platforms with 2.9 and two billion monthly active users respectively, are more than just a brand awareness or communication tool for…
FICCI’s digital drive in travel on spotlight
FICCI is organising the fourth edition of Digital Travel, Hospitality & Innovation Summit 2022 this week in May
India cancels hundreds of passenger trains to move extra coal
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As India scrambles to overcome its worst power crisis in years, the government-owned coal mining and refining corporation Coal India, which accounts for 80…
Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies
Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies -
Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with…
Wego and Tourism Ireland join hands for travel campaign
Wego is working with leading tourism boards across the world to boost tourism recovery and help travellers select the best destinations for their next holiday
Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel
This new advancement will help deliver a more personalised and convenient solution to travellers to help make their overall planning and travel experience smoother and more enjoyable
World’s first MetaHuman cabin crew is here! Qatar Airways steps into metaverse with ‘QVerse’ virtual reality
Qatar Airways has entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website
How Oaky-Duetto partnership will lead to automated pricing for room upgrades
Oaky, the hyper-personalised hotel upselling solution, and Duetto, the leading revenue management software provider for hoteliers, are working now as strategic partners to enable dynamic…
AR set to transform travel industry with enhanced experiences for travellers: GlobalData
Companies in the tourism sector are investing in emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve traveller experience after the industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19…
Demand for travel to Southeast Asia increases as borders reopen
As borders begin to reopen across Southeast Asia, increased flight bookings show how excited travellers are to return to the region.
Top 10 destinations Brits would like to retire to
New research from the online pension provider, PensionBee, uncovers the nation’s international retirement ambitions, delving into the motivations and fears of aspiring expats.…
Malaysia Airlines expands technology and distribution contract with Amadeus
Malaysia Airlines Berhad is pleased to expand its partnership with Amadeus to improve the experience of its customers, including corporate and travel retailers over the coming years.
Luxury travel platform Bear Luxe Japan inks new deal with Sabre
Sabre Corporation has announced a new agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and business-to-business membership portal Bear Luxe Japan, to better connect its hoteliers to…
Guestline partners with Google to help hotels drive more direct bookings
Guestline offers hoteliers the opportunity to provide accurate rates directly to Google as part of a new connectivity partnership.
Sailing into Metaverse world! Norwegian Cruise Line to launch cruise industry’s first NFT
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a history of breaking boundaries, announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry’s…
Cendyn Hospitality Cloud to drive direct hotel bookings
Cendyn has announced the launch of the new Cendyn Hospitality Cloud, including the release of the platform’s first applications, an industry-leading website content management system (CMS)…
Amadeus partners with Microsoft to redefine the digital workplace for business travellers
Amadeus, in partnership with Microsoft, is taking the first step in their joint vision to redefine corporate travel: Cytric Travel & Expense, the Amadeus online booking and expense…
RedDoorz launches new brand Urbanview
RedDoorz has announced the latest addition to its multi-brand portfolio with the launch of Urbanview, an affordable yet smart accommodation solution in Indonesia.
Will 2022 be the year of travel?
Jen Catto from Travelport talks about how it’s imperative the industry listens to its customers as demand for travel rebounds at its strongest pace since the pandemic began
Meet Maya! Kerala Tourism unveils new chatbot to enable travellers to access all information
Kerala Tourism launched its 24×7 WhatsApp chatbot ‘Maya’ to enable tourists to access all information and updates about the tourism ecosystem in the state
Despite pandemic and Ukraine crisis, pent-up demand for travel is growing
Despite uncertainties of pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine, there remains a keen demand for holidays over the coming months
New Bengaluru tech hub part of Airbnb’s ongoing investment in India
Airbnb has announced fresh investment in India through the impending opening of a new technology hub in Bengaluru
Have suitcase, will travel: New research from Travelport highlights excitement to travel in 2022
Travelport has revealed a new survey that highlighted excitement to travel in 2022.
Top 10 picture-perfect destinations according to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
New research reveals the world’s most picture-perfect destinations reaching over 28 billion TikTok views and 150 million Instagram posts.
Flight Centre Travel increases stake in TP Connects to transform travel distribution
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has reinforced its commitment to providing customers with the widest choice of airfares by increasing its investment in travel technology business TP…
STAAH wins top connectivity provider accolade from Expedia
STAAH has earned Elite Connectivity Partner status with Expedia Group, the highest designation available in their Connectivity Partner Program
Today’s hotel guest is online and digitally savvy: What is your hotel doing to stand-out?
Tracy Dong, Principal Industry Consultant, IDeaS talks about how hoteliers who become more digitally reliant and plan their systems and approach accordingly will be better placed to attract…
Travel brands need to use this to directly engage with younger consumers
With social media proving to be the most cost-effective and impactful way of directly getting engaged with younger consumers, travel companies have begun to invest time and resources into…
Bracing for rebound! Here’s how Amadeus preps for next COVID surge
To prepare for a possible coming COVID surge, Amadeus has partnered with testFRWD, the Austrian startup providing AI-powered solutions for self-certifying COVID-19 tests.
Investor or acquirer sought for Hotel Technology company
A hotel technology company that captures guest engagement via a backend-powered guest-facing platform which delivers a range of information, special deals, a city guide, and one-click access…
How to get real about transparency and automation
In a tete-a-tete with Kenichiro Nishizu, President, Marketing Services at DerbySoft, the candid Nishizu talks about how the company has developed intelligent technology in the metasearch and…
Sabre terminates distribution agreement with Aeroflot
Sabre Corporation has announced that it has terminated its distribution agreement with Aeroflot, the largest government-majority owned carrier in Russia.
First virtual shopping mall to drive new revenue stream to travel sector
A new technology company is enabling travel organisations to generate a new and free additional revenue stream from their existing bookings
IWTA speaks with Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin – founders of Laos Buffalo Dairy
Tourism and hospitality is not only about hotels, airlines and travel agents – it is about the myriad of small businesses that support the industry, adding to the variety and local colour in…
GOPASS Global reveals plans for full risk travel solution
GOPASS Global will expand its focus beyond COVID-related risks to incorporate a full risk assessment model, including social, environmental and geopolitical risks.
IWTA speaks with Minu Chawla – Founder of RoadsWellTravelled, a boutique tourism development consultancy
Minu has only been in the tourism industry since 2016, entering with a background as a business analyst and strategist, and a passion for travel. Her first role in tourism was with the Ras…
46% of travel app venture financing deals involved ridesharing, rental, or hailing companies in 2021
Out of the 26 travel app venture financing deals in 2021, 46% of them involved ridesharing, rental, or hailing companies, according to GlobalData.
hoo joins hands with STAAH to offer hoteliers access to dynamic pricing and world-beating commissions
New Zealand-based technology company that specialises in innovative cloud-based solutions that simplify hospitality operations STAAH has partnered with UK-based hoo – an innovative new…
IQware Inc Acquires Megasys Hospitality Solutions
Hospitality technology provider IQware Inc has acquired Megasys Hospitality Solutions, a Hospitality Property Management Software company.
WTM London launches new brand identity for travel tech event
World Travel Market - London has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel hospitality technology show as the previously called Travel Forward event will become WTM Travel Tech
Yatra and Cleartrip join hands to offer wider hotel inventory
Yatra Online has partnered with Cleartrip, owned by the Flipkart Group (part of the Walmart Group) to offer the latter access to its inventory of 94,000 hotels and homestays in various kinds…
International SOS rolls out COVID Trip Planner to support safe return to travel
To support a safe and sustainable return to travel and enable organisations to navigate the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 restrictions, International SOS has rolled out a new risk…
Andaman Tourism ropes in new travel partner to enhance bookings and boost online visibility
The Department of Tourism, Government of Andaman and Nicobar has appointed the hospitality-focused SaaS platform BookingJini as its travel partner
Digital transformation can drive faster recovery for travel industry: PATA report
The travel industry can accelerate travel recovery and become more resilient by adopting technology solutions according to a new report released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)…
CWT taps in AI to forecast customer travel demand
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, and AI predictive analytics company ZYTLYN Technologies have embarked on a pilot initiative
Generation Hashtag will be a key driver for niche tourism growth driven by experience economy
According to GlobalData’s recently published report, ‘Niche Tourism, 2022 Update – Thematic Research’, demand for niche tourism holidays and experiences is growing among Generation Hashtag…
What’s in store as Saudi Arabia unveils three-year digital tourism strategy
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb has announced a three-year Digital Tourism Strategy, as the next step in the Kingdom’s continued reform of the sector
Top 10 most booked international destinations for Russians in 2021
Want to know where the Russians headed last year? Below is a list of the top 10 most booked international destinations from the Russian source market during 2021, along with a comparison…
Space X Rocket Launch Postponed Seconds Before Lift-off
On Sunday, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was ready to lift off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, but a ‘hold’ order prompted the launch to be aborted only 34 seconds before liftoff.
Egencia enhances travel approval with first of its kind AI recommendation tool
Egencia has launched a unique recommendation tool that uses machine learning to automatically generate personalised settings for their customers’ travel approval processes.
72% Indian travellers to look for latest travel tech innovations for new experiences: Booking.com
Booking.com’s recently unveiled ‘Travel Predictions 2022 Research’ reveals how travel will continue to be redefined in 2022 and how the dependency on technology will increase as travellers…
Can You Be A Good Host? Airbnb Offers A Free Year In Sicily
Airbnb, the online short-term rental platform, is giving away a free one-year stay in a newly renovated property in Sicily’s small rural village of Sambuca.
IWTA speaks with Chitra Gurnani Daga – co-found Thrillophilia.com
Chitra started with a Bachelors in Information Technology, and turned her back on a steady well-paid career to follow her passion for travel, which she has since built into a thriving…
Hybrid high speed passenger boats to revolutionise sustainable river travel
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries, set to launch in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023.
Home swapping: The 2022 travel trend you need to know about
Even though going on holiday involves a few extra steps thanks to the pandemic, travel is quickly getting back into business – and most Brits can’t wait to start exploring the world again!
How a robust customer data platform can help hotels to recover
A Customer Data Platform (CDP) helps hotels manage huge amounts of data and gain valuable insights from them.
Google represents ongoing threat to online travel agencies
COVID-19 had a serious impact on online travel agencies (OTAs), according to GlobalData, which notes that the OTA market value decreased by a gruesome 60.4% year-on-year (YoY) in 2020.
8 business travel trends for 2022
Leading travel management company BCD Travel identified eight trends that will resonate with travel managers and travellers in 2022 and compiled them in a new report, Business Travel Trends…
Omicron to deter global economic recovery prospects in 2022
Despite visible green shoots in key macroeconomic indicators in the first half, the emergence of new COVID-19 variant Omicron and its fast spread has made the global economic recovery…
Covid-19 crisis shifts the focus of it spend to automation, sustainability, and digital health
While IT budgets have stayed largely flat in 2021, airport and airline CIOs are betting on technology to support their recovery from COVID-19, with a significant increase in spending on…
5 easy tips to drive revenue with local staycationers
With the surges of COVID-19 variants still impacting international and long-distance travel, hotels and resorts need to get creative and think local to keep generating revenue.
STAAH unveils top 10 online booking channels for 2021
STAAH, one of the leading cloud-based hotel distribution and guest booking platforms, has unveiled the lists of online channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels and…
Offbeat destinations making inroads to mainstream in 2022
MakeMyTrip shares a list of definitive travel trends that will define how Indians will travel in 2022
UNWTO and ADB launch report on big data and tourism recovery
UNWTO and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a joint report on the use of big data for better tourism planning and management.
Amadeus reveals industry outlook and recovery strategies for business travel in 2022
The impact the pandemic has had on business travel is well documented and the changing market conditions are leading to a significant shift in the industry.
New digital maps make sightseeing in Shinjuku fun and easy
To provide tourists with a better experience, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun a trial run of digital maps using Stroly.
How Internet of Things can create seamless stay for hotel guests and maintain worker safety
Chris King, Director of Sales, Sigfox USA talks about how the Internet of Things (IoT) can help hoteliers looking to create efficiencies and a safe, comfortable experience for both employees…
Nok Air partners with Sabre and Radixx to support new business model
Nok Air has selected an extensive suite of products from Sabre and Radixx to expand distribution and revenue generation opportunities
Paradox of choice! Elevating customer experience through technology is the solution
Jen Catto, Chief Marketing Officer at Travelport talks about the advent of modern digital retailing in travel and how the travel industry can take on the opportunity with the right improved…
How can virtual reality help in the travel industry?
Have you taken a tour over the past year? It’s not only you! A majority of the people across the globe skipped their vacations and travel trips owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The travel…
Benefits of blockchain technology in the hotel industry
Blockchain has been one of the latest technologies that have brought a revolution in most industries. There have been several attempts of creating a digital currency in the past, but they…
Tencent Cloud, JAL to roll out “Smart Transportation Solutions” for post-pandemic demand
Tencent Cloud has announced its collaboration with Japan Airlines (JAL) in providing the "Smart Transportation Solutions" with the aim of strengthening Japan’s tourism business, which is…
Sabre and Amex GBT announce 10-year deal to advance corporate travel
American Express GBT will increase its commitment with Sabre and make a multi-million dollar, long-term annual investment in joint technology development with Sabre over the next ten years
iProov and Eurostar announce contactless travel trial at London St Pancras
iProov, the world leader in biometric face authentication technology, and Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its trial of…
How OAG is fuelling the future of travel with product innovation
As we enter a new era post-COVID, travel companies now focus on recovery looking for tech solutions to recapture the market.
How Finnair has made travelling easier by digitalising coronavirus certificate checks
Finnair now introduces a new digital tool with which customers can confirm their coronavirus certificates before their journey
IWTA speaks with Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva
We are delighted to introduce you to Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
Traveltech for Scotland unveils free course to boost travel industry
Traveltech for Scotland has launched a free online course to help tourism and hospitality businesses find and use the right digital technologies
Klook, ZA Tech cements commitment to innovate insurance in travel
Klook and ZA Tech Global Limited ("ZA Tech"), the technology venture founded by ZA International and backed by Softbank's Vision Fund 1, has announced a joint venture (JV) that will…
Sabre to support the recovery of corporate travel with NDC content in GetThere
Sabre Corporation has announced the launch of NDC content in GetThere. The new capabilities allow corporate travel managers to offer more flexibility and choice to their travellers.
Expedia joins hands with Raffles to provide PCR tests to Singapore travellers
To ease the pre-travel preparation process for Singapore travellers, Expedia and Raffles Medical Group (RMG) have teamed up to offer pre-departure COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)…
Hotelmize wins Front Runners Competition proving they have more to offer as the travel industry restarts
Hotelmize has proven that it is really a front runner in travel tech as the company has won the category of Hospitality for the Future at the recent Travel Forward Summit.
International hotel reservations slide towards 50% as Thailand reopens
New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the growing number of international bookings being made at Thai hotels, following the country’s…
#StayForTheDay campaign to boost winter bookings at local hotels
Brits are being encouraged to embrace the ‘daycation’ trend to give hotels a boost this winter.
What does the future of travel look like?
Andrew Bate, CEO of Safely, talks about how continued uncertainty around travel restrictions and high vacation rental demand will impact travel choices this year
CWT to invest $100M in technology and innovative products as business travel continues to recover
CWT announced it will invest $100 million in the myCWT travel management platform and innovative product offering as it moves forward to implement its previously announced recapitalisation…
Industry veteran and 2020 Skal International USA President David Ryan joins Vacaay
International travel tech platform, Vacaay, continues its rise with another critical hire, industry veteran David Ryan.
Sabre introduces Retail Intelligence for airlines to grow revenue opportunities
Sabre has announced the release of the first two products in the company’s Retail Intelligence suite: Sabre Air Price IQ™ and Sabre Ancillary IQ™ for the dynamic pricing of…
Tech unicorn SiteMinder debuts on ASX with oversubscribed AU$627M IPO
SiteMinder will commence trading on Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) following oversubscribed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of AU$627 million today
Is your hotel ready for Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection?
It has been more than a month since the release of Apple’s iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey with the new Mail Privacy Protection (MPP) feature, which strengthens Apple Mail’s…
Shopee offers seamless hotel bookings with Shopee Hotel
As travel starts to rebound, e-commerce platform Shopee has partnered with travel platforms Agoda and Booking.com to launch Shopee Hotel.
Cendyn and Pegasus to merge
Today Cendyn, the leading provider of cloud-based software and eCommerce services for the hospitality industry, enters into a merger agreement with Pegasus, a leading provider of revenue and…
From then to now! Embracing the hospitality and tech evolution
Kevin Tatem, managing director in South East Asia at STAAH reminisces about the good old days and talks about how innovation in technology and industry transformation has changed our…
Singaporeans can access vaccination certificates in Google Pay app
Singaporeans can store and access HealthCerts securely and conveniently in their Google Pay app.
100% Kiwi! STAAH gets New Zealand FernMark
STAAH has announced it has recently become a New Zealand FernMark Licensee as FernMark acts as a ‘tick of approval’ from the New Zealand Government and gives confidence to its clients
Conference programme revealed! Blue chips and startups to share Travel Forward stage at WTM London
Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed the line-up for this year’s conference programme which features one of the travel industry’s…
77% of travelers globally want to travel in the next year, with Europe reigning as top destination
Amadeus survey of 9,074 consumers across France, Germany, India, Spain, Russia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the US shows the appetite to travel is high
Top 10 trending travel destinations on TikTok
New research has revealed the top trending travel destinations on TikTok, including the most watched countries, cities and tourist attractions.
Low prices, flexible tickets and direct routes: New traveller attitudes revealed
Titled ‘Skyscanner Horizons – Emerging traveller behaviour as the world reopens’, Skyscanner has published a new report exploring how travellers’ attitudes are evolving
Amazon announces Alexa Smart Properties for hospitality
Amazon has announced Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality in the UK, an experience offered by invitation to hoteliers that brings the simplicity and convenience of Alexa to hotels, holiday…
WTM Update: World Travel Market rolls out new version of Emperia app
Exhibitors at World Travel Market London and its co-located technology-focused show, Travel Forward, will be granted free access to a proprietary app Emperia, that helps them to convert new…
Vacaay and Travel South USA reboot international destination marketing
Having lost traction, after an eighteen-month hiatus, destination marketing organisations are adopting new - more innovative, tech-savvy, leisure-travel media that guarantee ROI.
As domestic travel in UK rises, Airbnb rival Plum Guide raises $9 million in funding
Plum Guide, the London, UK-based vacation home platform, secured $9million in funding as domestic travel rises
It’s a sign! Uber trips to airports soar by 328% as Brits get a taste for travel
Airport trips on the Uber app have more than quadrupled since travel restrictions were first lifted in May, with numbers increasing month-on-month despite summer holidays being over for…
Last-minute bookings are back! 46% Indians want to travel in Oct-Dec but only 6% have booked trips
46 per cent of the respondents in India are looking to travel in October-December, even as only six per cent of them have made bookings, indicating that most of them may look either for…
Oaky rolls out chain dashboard to upsell management across hotel chains
Oaky has launched a Chain Dashboard feature, which allows bulk editing and adding of upsell deals and provides a broad overview of upselling initiatives across all properties in a chain or…
IDeaS unveils profit optimisation for G3 RMS
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, has announced Profit Optimisation for G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) to allow hoteliers to evaluate total revenues, profit margins for each revenue stream
Le Commandant Charcot: a new chapter in the saga of polar exploration
Read on to learn more about the development Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid-electric advanced polar exploration cruise ship designed to sail right to the heart of the polar regions…
WTM London and Travel Forward platform goes live
WTM London and Travel Forward platform called Connect Me is now open to ensure registered delegates make the most of their time and get back to business
Mauritius is offering luxury trip for two to mark reopening of borders on 1 October
In an exciting new global social media flash campaign to mark the reopening of its borders to international travellers, Mauritius launches social media competition
Groups360 achieves new compliance as part of commitment to customer confidentiality
Groups360 announced that GroupSync, the company’s cloud-based solution for meeting planners and suppliers has achieved SOC 2 compliance
Expedia unifies loyalty programmes in one global rewards platform
Expedia Group has now announced to include all brands and products so its customers can soon enjoy the most complete travel rewards offering in the industry
Avis and Hotels.com announce new global loyalty program partnership
Avis Car Rental and Hotels.com® have announced a new global partnership that will see members of the Avis Preferred loyalty program worldwide and members of Hotels.com Rewards loyalty…
Australia takes a significant step on vaccine passports
The Morrison government has awarded a contract for new digital passenger declarations to international IT company Accenture, a major step towards the establishment of a vaccine passport for…
WTM buyers want to talk tech with Travel Forward audience
Travel Forward and WTM London have announced that more than 400 registered buyers have expressed an interest in talking to technology suppliers at this year’s hybrid event
Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical
As industry giant Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical, Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Livn speaks with TD to…
Vrbo expands Fast Start program to eliminate cold start problem of rentals
Vrbo ®, an Expedia Group company, announced today that Fast Start, a program designed to help new properties capture vacation rental demand, has expanded to the UK.
Thai travellers prioritises health and safety, contactless experience
A new report by SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, sheds light on an evolved Thai traveller, with significantly more demands and higher expectations of the hotels…
Kerala Tourism unveils new app for travellers
Kerala Tourism has brought out an application that encapsulates the beauty of ‘God’s Own Country’ and provide information on tourist destinations with a single click
Oyo joins hands with Microsoft to digitally transform travel industry
Microsoft and OYO have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies
Groups360 to partner with PCI Security Standard Council to help secure payment data worldwide
Groups360, the leading online marketplace for meetings and events, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization.…
Airbnb endorses STAAH as preferred partner for 2021
Cloud-based technology STAAH has been chosen by Airbnb as their preferred software partner for 2021 as it has been recognised for exceptional performance in connecting hosts around the world…
The new battleground in travel retail
Many holiday-starved travelers will get to the end of the booking process, only to discover the deal they thought they were getting has vanished. In its place - a long list of hidden costs.
APAC business travellers eager to restart trips: SAP Concur
New research commissioned by the SAP Concur organisation highlights enthusiasm among Asia Pacific (APAC) business travellers to resume their work trips
Booking.com unveils series of powerful stories by famous personalities in Explorers Campaign
Booking.com has announced the inaugural launch of the Booking Explorers campaign, unveiling a series of powerful stories by leading personalities in Asia Pacific
It’s our best shot! Tourism Fiji launches social media drive to build industry support for vax drive
Tourism Fiji has launched a new initiative to encourage all Fijians to be ready to welcome back international visitors when travel resumes
Top 10 cities for a workation
Workation is a rising travel trend as more people found themselves working from home for over 18 months.
How travel marketers are activating digital advertising
Travellers are booking directly because of clearer cancellation or refund policies, coupled with their frustrating experiences navigating online travel agency (OTA) reimbursements for…
Enjoy Japan’s capital virtually with TokyoTokyo’s latest Insta campaign
Tokyo is a place for everyone to share and enjoy. Share your best shot of the city!
Technology for pandemic protection and preparedness can save leisure and tourism
“Looking ahead, it is essential to understand how we can invest in technology that supports pandemic protection and preparedness, not just for healthcare provision.”
Importance of Travel Website for the Travel Company
If you have a travel business but everything is being done by word of mouth, then it will not work for long. Customers are interested in exploring every location on their own without any…
Qantas reveals virtual travel experience from the ground
The airline industry saw a significant increase in passenger traffic this summer, as many passengers were eager to travel, in contrast to last year when many passengers were forced to…
Miss flying? Qantas has launched aviation-themed meeting backgrounds for your virtual meetings
Qantas has released series of aviation-themed meeting backgrounds to zoom you back on board a domestic or international flight with 10 easily downloadable in-situ backgrounds creating a…
New APAC head at CWT to steer travel recovery
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has appointed Cheng Meng, Hwang as head of global market management and Development (GMD), to its dedicated…
Will Australians need vaccine ID to do fun things?
Are Australians ready to show vaccine ID if they want to go out on the town when summer begins?
STAAH partners with Google following announcement of free hotel listings to boost reach and direct bookings
Leading hospitality distribution specialist, STAAH has completed its integration with Google so that partner properties can now push rates and availability in real-time
Streamlining booking process for tours, activities and attractions, the Livn way
Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Sydney-based technology platform Livn talks about the rapid changes taking place within this untapped vertical and how Livn is facilitating improvement in back-end…
What’s more important to Brits than low Covid rates for summer holiday in 2021? Weather and cheap flights
The top factors for Brits choosing a designation for their long-awaited post-COVID vacation are weather (45%), location on the green list (44%), cheap flights (42%) and a good exchange rate…
Lights, Camera, Action! Airbnb celebrates world of Bollywood with festival of hosted online experiences
Airbnb announced the launch of Bollywood Insiders, a 10 day festival of engaging Online Experiences that brings India’s storied film industry to life
ABTA launches new scheme to simplify industry payments
ABTA will launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year to allow fast online payments
Microsoft continues to dabble in travel with its potential OYO investment
Indian hospitality start-up OYO found a new godfather as reports claimed that software giant Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy some stakes in the budget hotel chain ahead of its…
EU warns Google to improve hotel and flight search results in two months
Google has two months to improve the way it presents internet search results for flights and hotels and explain how it ranks these or face possible sanctions
The rise of bleisure travellers in India
Indian travellers are embracing the workcation, one of the key trends that offers city dwellers a chance for remote working whilst holidaying
