Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and augmented reality for transforming tourism
Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 has once again hosted the Touristech Startup Fest entrepreneurship competition
TripAdvisor enhances Sponsored Placements with new performance analytics
TripAdvisor has launched a new ads performance reporting for Sponsored Placements along with new enhancements to the Business Advantage solution.
Sabre: predictive analytics represent a tectonic shift for hospitality
Sabre Corporation has developed the hospitality industry’s first analytics platform to use artificial intelligence to help maximize total hotel revenue. SynXis Analytics Cloud is Sabre’s new…
Asian travel companies to invest in data analytics
The use of data will become an increasingly important part of travel business operations in Asia in the coming years, a study undertaken by Hotelbeds Group has found.
In a survey…
Travelport launches data analytics tool in Asia
Travelport has launched its new business analytics tool in the Asia Pacific region.
The new solution, Travelport Business Insights, provides travel agencies and other companies with "near…
ClickTripz acquires hotel data-analytics start-up
Travel technology firm ClickTripz has announced the acquisition of hotel data-science startup, TheSuitest.
TheSuitest gained acclaim for applying Wall Street-style data analytics to the…
Air New Zealand acquires analytics company
Air New Zealand has confirmed the acquisition of a New Zealand-based analytics company.
In partnership with Aimia, a Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics firm, the airline will…
Sabre launches passenger analytics tool for airline
Sabre has launched new data analytics solution for airlines.
The new Sabre Marketplace Analytics tool is designed to help carriers identify their customers and then personalise the…
Advances in data, analytics and technology are creating exciting opportunities for growth in APAC’s travel industry
Asia is a complex and fragmented market with vastly different types of consumer behaviour, languages and cultures. With rapidly changing technological development, the increase of low cost…
Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes
Ticket booking is live for the global travel community secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, which takes…
Scheduled departures from the UK to hit 96% of December 2019 levels this ski season
Ski season data from aviation analytics firm Cirium and Ski Solutions, shows that scheduled December flight departures from the UK, have almost reached pre-pandemic levels (96%).
Cvent unveils agenda for Cvent CONNECT Europe
Cvent unveiled the full agenda for its annual customer and industry event technology conference: Cvent CONNECT Europe.
Top travel trends and destination rankings in summer ‘23 – ForwardKeys
ForwardKeys, the leading travel analytics firm has identified six major trends in global air travel this summer. They are revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin…
EaseMyTrip launches Corporate Travel Solutions 2.0
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, introduces its specialised Corporate Travel Business division.
Mumbai International Airport achieves Level 4 in the ACI World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) proudly announces its achievement of Level 4 accreditation from the globally acclaimed Airports Council International (ACI).
59club Asia signs Laguna Golf Group to its partnership portfolio
Laguna Golf Group, renowned as operating world-class golf courses in three different countries located in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, has recently joined the rapidly expanding list of…
SequenceShift Achieves AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency
SYDNEY, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SequenceShift proudly announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Travel and Hospitality Competency. This designation recognizes…
CIRIUM establishes alliance with YACOVA as a strategic partner
Cirium, the world’s most trusted provider of aviation analytics solutions, has joined the Yocova Partner Programme.
The Royal Commission for AlUla wins a SAG Award (GIS)
During the annual Esri conference held in California, USA, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) received a SAG award for outstanding performance in using geographic information systems.
Frontline Performance Group helps hotels in Asia to outperform competition
Frontline Performance Group (FPG) is a SaaS software company that specializes in incremental revenue sales which enables hotels to operate and sustain a successful commercial engine.
Honeywell and Resorts World Sentosa join forces to reduce carbon impact and energy use at Singapore’s premier tourist destination
SINGAPORE, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Honeywell today announced a collaboration with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to implement Singapore's first large-scale, cloud-based building…
Sojern Acquires VenueLytics to Bolster its Platform for the Hospitality Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the leading travel marketing platform, today announced the acquisition of VenueLytics, the hospitality industry's most integrated guest…
AI-based project to optimize vessel performance forecasting concludes testing
Initiated in August 2020, the Via Kaizen project explores how AI and machine learning can enable more energy-efficient voyage planning for ship operators.
‘Top Future Menu Trends’ from Unilever Food Solutions
Unilever Food Solutions has revealed its first Future Menus Trend Report 2023, which has been developed to provide tomorrow’s menus for today’s chefs showing the latest trends with insight…
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.
TikTok needs to build trust and ensure data security to win in ecommerce space, says GlobalData
Short video app TikTok, owned by ByteDance, is set to compete with the likes of Amazon, Shein, Sea Group’s Shopee, and Alibaba’s Lazada, with its live streaming ecommerce business.
Love the Philippines draws widespread support
Widespread support has poured in for the country’s freshly-released enhanced tourism campaign, Love the Philippines.
News5 reported that social listening tool Sprinklr recorded 59.1…
“Resilient Consumer” is emerging in travel, states Accenture
The survey — of more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries — found that despite lasting uncertainty, the “resilient consumer” emerging and adjusting to continued disruption by seeking out…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala…
Canada Jetlines Appoints Charles McKee as Commercial Head
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Canada Jetlines has appointed Charles McKee as the leader of the company's commercial activities, starting from June 28, 2023.
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Travel and tourism industry deal activity plummets by 41% YoY in January-May 2023
The travel and tourism industry has witnessed a massive 41% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal activity from 475 deals announced during January-May 2022 to 282* during the first five of…
495 Airbus A350s are in service across the globe: Cirium
With today marking 10 years since the A350 first took flight, the aviation analytics firm Cirium have revealed data showing the success of the Airbus aircraft.
Air India Orders 250 Airbus Aircraft
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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…
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.
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.
Is Convening the New C in TMC?
What were once empty spaces are now congested. As the skies begin to empty and fall silent in April 2020, desert storage facilities for aircraft are quickly carpeted with long streaks of …
AISATS and YIAPL Sign concession agreement to build multi-modal cargo hub at Noida International Airport
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) and Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) have signed a concession agreement to build a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal…
TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes
Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing to IMEX 2023 Frankfurt the optimism, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit that have energised Thailand’s MICE industry since…
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…
Saudi Arabia was the true Star at the Arabian Travel Market
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Wherever Saudi Arabian Tourism goes to exhibit and showcase it turns into a success story. The Arabian Travel Market Dubai was not different.
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Blink Brand Solutions announces its foray in destination marketing and consulting
Blinks Brand Solutions announces its entry in the travel and tourism market where it will represent destinations and products in the Indian market in order to boost their visibility and…
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.
Amex GBT expands ground transportation with GroundSpan
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced it has expanded its booking options with ground transportation provider, GroundSpan
Oman Air marks ‘Three-Decade Legacy’ in the skies
Oman Air is passing a major milestone this month with the occasion of its 30th anniversary, a journey which began in March 1993 with a single flight between the cities of Muscat and Salalah.
American Queen Voyages Names New Executives
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American Queen Voyages™, part of Hornblower® Group, announced the addition of industry veterans to the cruise line’s growing executive team.
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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,
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
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…
Cirium launches the first Airline Routes tool based on satellite-based flight tracking
Cirium, the aviation analytics leader, has launched the aviation industry’s first Airline Routes tool to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type.
Flight levels in each European nation bounce back post pandemic
Flight analysis from Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, reviews the recovery of flights from each European country and shows how each nation has bounced back from the pandemic.
Top six GSE challenges in ground handling for airlines
Ground handling companies are facing a substantial number of challenges, especially with regards to the Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Konradas Dulka, Product Director at Sensus Aero, a…
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.
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Campsited launches ‘open air work from anywhere’ programme
Campsited, the digital marketplace for the open-air economy, announces the launch of its ‘Open Air Work From Anywhere’ programme to complement the fast growing Open-Air Holiday Anywhere side…
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…
AeroCloud raises USD12.6 million Series A from leading growth investors Stage 2 Capital
AeroCloud - the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and efficiencies - has announced it has raised USD12.6 million in Series A funding led by US fund Stage…
Luxury travellers say ‘oui’ to Paris – Virtuoso
Virtuoso has analysed intel from its data warehouse exceeding GBP52.9 billion in transactions and found that while upscale globetrotters continue to book eternal European favourites,…
VisitScotland skills up with Google and DigitalBoost
VisitScotland is urging tourism businesses to embrace the power of digital to bring visitors to the shores. It has launched a series of webinars in partnership with Business Gateway’s…
Ski-data shows upswing in flights
With Europe’s ski season in full swing, the aviation analytics firm, Cirium shares the latest data showing how flights to winter destinations have exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
UK departures are up 44% compared to half-term 2022
The aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shares some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
SAP deepens partnership with Red Hat
SAP SE and Red Hat, Inc., the world's provider of open source solutions, announced an expanded partnership to significantly increase SAP’s use of and support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023
Airbus will host a public ‘meet-and-greet’ event aimed at recruiting engineering and information technology (IT) talent at the Aero India air show in Bengaluru on 16 and 17 February, 2023.
Cirium signs deal with Amadeus for enhanced flight searches
Cirium has signed a deal with Amadeus to provide its advanced flight schedules data into the Amadeus Travel Platform, further enhancing the dataset available for flight search and bookings.
44,500 new aircraft worth USD2.7 trillion to be delivered over next two decades
The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth USD2.9 trillion.
Tourism Innovation Summit to focus on digital revolution
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In addition to staying in Seville, Spain, Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 (TIS) is planning to boost technology…
Bookings rise for the Chinese New Year
For the Chinese New Year, aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shared some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Travel Has Returned, But Low Airfares Have Not
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission predicts that high costs will continue through 2023, despite recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that…
Oman Air ranked as most punctual airline in Middle East and Africa in 2022
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality.
As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance…
Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022
Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.
Smart itineraries taking travel experience to next level – GlobalData
Innovation in the travel & tourism industry is on the rise, with many travel-assisted tools and services, including smart itineraries, popping up to enhance travellers' experience.…
Cognizant to advance Garuda Aerospace drones with digital technologies
Cognizant has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Garuda Aerospace, one of India's drone startups, to power its drones with advanced digital capabilities…
CWT extends Wenrix partnership for airfare savings
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, has signed a multi-year partnership with Wenrix, the leading automated, AI-powered airfare price tracking…
Top eight booking trends from Sabre
With the big festive getaway about to begin, new bookings insights revealed by Sabre show improving travel confidence and the emerging festive destinations of choice for global travellers.
Top 10 global places to travel for the festive season by Sabre
With the big festive getaway about to begin, new bookings insights revealed by Sabre show improving travel confidence and the emerging festive destinations of choice for global travellers.
Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
How Duetto helps hotels to be more agile and react quickly to market changes
78% of hoteliers planned to increase their investment in hotel tech in the next three years. To drive up revenue, streamline operations, or understand hospitality trends. Duetto is at…
Travel continues to rebound post pandemic
The aviation analytics firm Cirium have analysed data looking at how flights on the world’s largest passenger aircraft – the A380 – have recovered.
UAE laboratories must adopt technology to drive automation: Medlab ME
Medlab Middle East has revealed the top trends influencing clinical laboratory markets in the UAE and globally, according to a new report published ahead of the 2023 edition of the show.
TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 the global summit of technology and innovation for the travel and tourism industry that has celebrated its third edition in Seville (Spain), has brought…
Virdee partners with Crave Interactive for digital guest service solution
Virdee, a SaaS company delivering digital check-in and virtual concierge services to the hospitality industry, has today announced its partnership with Crave Interactive, a leading developer…
Finland, Dublin, Vueling and Casa Batlló, winners of the Tourism Innovation Awards 2022
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit, the global summit of innovation and technology for the travel and tourism industry, celebrated last week the Tourism Innovation Awards 2022 in Seville…
Singapore Airlines Aims To Reach Its Carbon-Neutral Goal By 2050
Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.…
TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.
Towards more sustainable and resilient tourism
Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery…
Japan foodservice sector to benefit: GlobalData
The reopening of borders and a weakening yen are expected to make the country an attractive travel destination. Against this backdrop, the Japanese foodservice sector to benefit from a…
Singapore Airlines deploys Sita Opticlimb
SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimisation, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon…
Vueling partners with Cirium for Cirium Sky
Vueling, which forms part of IAG (International Airlines Group), has signed a landmark deal with Cirium, the aviation analytics company, to improve airline operational efficiencies through…
Etihad Named One Of The World’s On-time Airlines
According to research conducted by OAG, a company specialising in aviation analytics on a global scale, Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, was one of the most…
SITA identifies four key areas for further investment
SITA, IT provider to the air transport industry, today announced the launch of a partnership program aimed at joining hands with key partners as it embarks on a new path to growth. Through…
AirAsia India tops OTP with 93.3% in August
AirAsia India tops the On Time Performance (OTP) charts in August 2022 for the fifth consecutive month.
SITA opens the door to new partners for growth
SITA has announced the launch of a partnership program aimed at joining hands with key partners as it embarks on a new path to growth.
Through the new partner platform, Launchpad,…
Business travel is back: STR
Leisure markets continue to lead recovery in the hospitality business, but business travel is also back, finds new data from hospitality data analytics firm STR Inc.
SITA opens the door to new partners
SITA, the IT provider to the air transport industry, launches a partnership program aimed at joining hands with key partners as it embarks on a new path to growth.
Club Med appoints Nicolas Bresch as managing director for the UK & Nordics
Club Med has announced the appointment of Nicolas Bresch as the new Managing Director, across the UK and Nordics. He succeeds Estelle Giraudeau, who has held the position for almost nine…
US airlines take top spots in passenger rankings: Cirium
Major US carriers made a clean sweep of the top four places as aviation analytics firm Cirium revealed its 2021 World Airline Passenger Rankings.
Germans return to international travel
German holidaymakers are set to be back in full swing by 2024, according to GlobalData, which expects the country’s outbound travel to recover to 117.9 million tourists, surpassing…
Sabre plans large investment in India
American tech giant Sabre Corporation president has planned an incremental multimillion-dollar investment in India to tap its tourism potential in airlines and hotels.
South Korea to remain fastest growing aesthetics market in APAC
South Korea is the fastest growing aesthetics market in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and is expected to retain its position in the future augmented by continuous innovation, growing demand for…
UK outbound travel to surpass pre-pandemic levels by 2024
British holiday flyers are set to be back in full swing, with the country’s outbound travel figures reaching 86.9 million by 2024, surpassing the 84.7 million figure recorded in 2019…
AirAsia India to use AI-powered CAE Rise Training System
AirAsia India and CAE have collaborated to integrate the CAE Rise Training System into the airline’s simulator training program. AirAsia India is the first airline in India to adopt a…
HSMAI Academy to hold a revenue & digital training workshop from 14-15 Sept
The two-day revenue and digital hotel training workshop program, specific to hotels and resorts, will be to be held for the first time in Phuket. It will be held from 14-15 September 2022,…
Ongoing economic, geopolitical crises make Sri Lanka tourism industry revival uphill task, says GlobalData
The travel and tourism sector is an important income generator for Sri Lanka. However, the ongoing economic crisis coupled with Ukraine–Russia war and China’s zero-COVID policy has put…
Pegasus Airlines appoints Bağdat as the director of marketing and e-commerce
Ahmet Bağdat, who’s been serving as group head of digital channel management and growth marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2017, has been appointed director of marketing and e-commerce.
Seven out of 20 busiest global air travel routes in May were India to Dubai
The busiest international route in India in May 2022 was Mumbai-Dubai with 406 flights
BA strike averted
Staff at British Airways have suspended a strike that had been planned at Heathrow during the school summer holidays after receiving a "vastly improved" pay offer from the airline.
More than half of global tourists unconcerned about the spread of COVID-19
57% of respondents are “not concerned” or are “not very concerned” about the spread of COVID-19, suggesting that tourists are more prepared to live with COVID-19.
First ever CCO named at $3 billion hotel group
Privately held hotel investment and operating firm, Northview Hotel Group, today announced the appointment of Lisa Marchese as the firm’s first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Marchese…
Dubai receives 6.17 million international travellers during January-May 2022
Dubai city welcomed 6.17 million international overnight visitors from January to May 2022, a 197 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase from the same five-month period in 2021
Thailand has an opportunity to become a major destination for Russian travellers
The number of Russian tourists visiting Thailand is projected to significantly jump from 10,000 visits in 2021 to 435,000 in 2022, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics…
UNWTO to boost European travel with platform for sharing best practices
The DataLab network, led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) will provide a unique platform for sharing best practices, including know-how in…
COVID-19 has spurred new consumer trends in luxury travel market
In the luxury travel market, there has been an influx of consumer travel trends as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes a boom in private aviation services at the high end of the…
Luxury travel market to see new growth in 2022
With travellers determined to make up for lost time, 2022 could see an increase in holiday budgets for luxury travellers, with an uptick in demand for ‘once in a lifetime’ adventures
Poland’s outbound tourism to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Poland Source Tourism Insight, 2022 Update’, reveals that outbound travel from Poland is projected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
UNWTO unveils digital futures programme for SMEs
Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies, the initiative is focused on SMEs, which make up 80% of all tourism businesses
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%…
Tourism boards turn to their national cuisine to trump rivals
As the travel industry’s recovery starts to gather pace, many tourist boards are looking to differentiate themselves from rival destinations by focusing on their cuisine rather than…
European travel market totters due to lack of Russian tourists
With the EU banning Russian aircraft from operating in its airspace due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, these nations are likely to receive very few Russian tourists this summer says…
Subscription services poised to transform travel industry
Subscription services have disrupted almost every industry, but the customer-focused model remains relatively nascent in the travel industry
Safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean
The centre will share academic and practical projects development and implementation, as well as data sharing and analytics, focussing on safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean
M&A deal value in China drops by 12%
The ongoing global geopolitical issues and volatile market conditions continue to pose downside risk to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in China.
Outbound tourism from South Korea set to boom with COVID-19 travel restrictions easing up
Due to plummeting traveller confidence and stringent COVID-19 measures, outbound tourism from South Korea reduced to mere fractions of what they were in pre-pandemic times.
Massive increase in global international inbound travel – WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, forecast a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off.
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…
Staff shortages at UK airports could prolong recovery
Manchester Airports Group has significantly increased the number of active jobs available on its career pages, with open positions increasing from 65 in December to 110 in February,…
Japan and Singapore retain No.1 spot in passport index
Japan and Singapore continue to share number one spot on the Henley Passport Index — the ranking for the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access…
CWT unveils real-time carbon footprint indicators to help travellers make more sustainable choices
The new enhancement will provide travelers with insights into the potential environmental impact of a trip, enabling them to make more sustainable choices at the point of booking
Target Millennial and Gen Z travellers with off-season travel options
Travel and tourism companies need to target millennials and Gen Z with offerings away from busy summer periods that create value for money and authentic experiences.
Deal activity in tourism sector down by 2% in February 2022: GlobalData
A total 96 deals— comprising mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals— were announced in the global travel and tourism sector in February 2022
Middle East UNWTO office sets new travel goals
UNWTO and Saudi Arabia have agreed on steps they will jointly take to turn tourism into a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East.
National digital tourism mission on the anvil in India
Ministry of Tourism has proposed setting up a National Digital Tourism Mission and an inter-ministerial Task Force has been set-up
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…
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…
London’s tourism industry to see boost from GBP10 million campaign but COVID-19 challenges remain
London’s tourism sector will benefit from the planned multi-million-pound campaign to drive visitors to the city, says GlobalData.
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.
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
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
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.
Why luxury tourism recovery quicker than budget tourism in the US
The pandemic has transformed many travellers into high-net-worth individuals and made the super-wealthy even wealthier, according to GlobalData.
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.
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…
A Glimmer Of Hope Cases Of Omicron In South Africa Plummet
According to medical specialists, South Africa’s recent reduction in new COVID-19 cases could indicate that the country’s significant omicron-driven increase has peaked.
71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021
Deal activity in tourism up by 9.7% in November 2021
A total of 79 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing) were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during November, which is an increase…
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
Airline Industry Expects A Surge In 2022
According to Cirium, a London-based global aviation analytics organisation, the airline industry is expected to grow by 47 per cent next year.
Slovenia could become adventure tourism capital of Europe: GlobalData
Slovenia is expected to see inbound tourism rise to 5.7 million arrivals by 2024, a 22% increase on pre-pandemic levels, according to GlobalData
UK air passenger duty cut provides boost for domestic aviation
UK-based domestic airlines will see the reduction in domestic air passenger duty (APD) as a vital boost to the aviation industry, says GlobalData
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…
Indian travellers to be highly sought-after, says GlobalData
Indian tourists will be some of the most desirable travellers, given India’s growing economy, young population and rising middle class, according to GlobalData
Government support is vital for aviation to achieve carbon-neutral goals
Airlines and the wider aviation industry will struggle to meet ambitious carbon neutral targets alone. Governments must act by providing significant investment following COP26 to ensure…
IWTA speaks with Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader – FCM Hong Kong
We are delighted to introduce you to Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader for FCM Hong Kong in our latest interview series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
Trips to visit friends and family to rise by 10M by 2024 as US relaxes UK travel restrictions
The announcement that US travel restrictions for vaccinated UK residents will be relaxed from early November will be met positively by people keen to reunite with family and friends
Five most popular tourist activities in first half of 2021
Post-pandemic travel recovery has led people to head out to explore outdoors with various tourist activities, a way to address the individual mental health.
Deal-making activity in tourism sector declined by 17% during August 2021: GlobalData
A total of 57 deals comprising mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during August 2021, which is a…
Vaccine tourism – a double-edged sword?
Vaccine tourism, where tourist hotspots are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations on holiday to attract visitors, is a double-edged sword.
European airlines must prepare for a challenging winter season
European airlines are set to face a tough winter due to the ongoing pandemic and travel confidence likely remaining suppressed.
Back to the future? Airline sector poised to change post-COVID-19
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
Lack of inbound travel hampers UK economic revival while flights to amber list countries take off
The economic revival of the UK is being hampered by the lack of inbound travel while flights to amber list countries take off, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
Abu Dhabi hotels witness record occupancy in June
Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry has reported its highest occupancy since the start of the pandemic, according to preliminary June 2021 data from STR
Compulsory quarantine threatens UK’s status as most visited destination for US tourists
The UK’s status as the most visited destination for US tourists in Europe is threatened by the mandatory quarantine on arrival, says GlobalData
Deal activity in the travel sector increased by 40% during June 2021
A total of 74 deals (comprising mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the global travel and tourism sector during June
Dubai marks a year of reopening post pandemic
The latest data from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) shows the city welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors during the 11-month period from July 2020 to…
Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19 pandemic
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
Budget hotels set to benefit from increase in price-sensitive travellers
Price is the most important factor to 47% of consumers when selecting accommodation, according to a poll by GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that, with less budget for…
Sabre pairs with GOPASS Global to reduce travel risks and enhance travel confidence
Sabre has partnered with travel risk management platform GOPASS Global to help deliver its game-changing COVID-19 biosecurity risk analytics capabilities to the travel industry.
What’s up in UAE? Tourism recovery, high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise
Wego.com talks about howthe UAE is acing recovery with high vaccination rates and hotel occupancy rates on the rise in the UAE
Travellers prefer booking directly and not via OTA: GlobalData
A recent GlobalData poll has revealed a shift in consumer preference towards booking holidays directly, instead of going through an online travel agency (OTA)
UK risks increasing isolation if it continues to keep doors closed to international travel: WTTC
The UK risks becoming increasingly isolated if it continues to keep the doors closed to significant international travel, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
‘Slow travel’ could be the next big tourism trend
Pent-up demand for immersive travel experiences with no set time limit could help ‘slow travel’ become the next big tourism trend.
Travel apps will play key role in tourism recovery
The desire for a ‘seamless’ travel experience will have heightened during COVID-19 with travellers searching for an easy-to-use platform, where they can be inspired and informed of where…
Change management 101: How to evolve commercial function of your hotel
Hotels should now start re-examining their business model and operations for evolution of its commercial functions
UK confidence to fly is high despite Brexit and COVID-19
A new survey from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, reveals that the UK is confident to fly again
Tripadvisor launches live sentiment dashboard to support global tourism recovery
Tripadvisor has announced the arrival of a live data intelligence dashboard available to destination marketing organisations (DMOs), powered by Tourism Sentiment Index.
Top tech trends fuelling the holiday rental success story
A Mintel poll of 2,000 consumers indicated a total of GBP 7.1 billion (USD 9.86 billion) will be spent on staycations between July and September 2021
Prolonged travel restrictions during February half-term spells trouble for Europe’s ski resorts
Prolonged travel restrictions could be the final nail in the coffin for resort operators in some European ski resorts as they depend solely on the winter season to survive
World’s busiest travel route of 2021: Dubai to London
Flights from Dubai to London – which have been part of the UK/UAE travel corridor – have been named the busiest international air route in the world
Now, lock your travel price with Goibibo’s new feature
Goibibo has launched ‘Price Lock’ that enables customers to reserve their seats for a bare minimum fee without paying for the actual price of the ticket upfront and securing flyers against…
China emerges as top theme in travel sector as recovery beckons
With lockdowns and shutdowns back across several countries to contain the possible second or third wave of COVID-19, China’s domestic travel rebound has fuelled discussions in the travel and…
Direct booking providers will have ‘window of opportunity’ in post-COVID-19 travel
OTAs dominate the online travel market space, but the lack of efficient refund policies in place has been one of the greatest areas of concern during COVID-19.
Singapore Tourism and Trip.com forge three-year deal
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance…
Thailand reopening will increase card payments in country
According to GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics, card payments in Thailand is estimated to grow by 2.3% in 2020.
‘Contactless’ is what influencers are talking about in hospitality
Contactless technology solutions are gaining traction in the hospitality industry, as they reduce the potential risk of contracting COVID-19 through physical touchpoints.
The integral role of brand and purpose in tourism industry recovery
In a recent talk with Chris Anderson, the head of TED, the global outlook for 2020 was likened to a forest fire only seen every 400 years. As that fire continues to burn, it leaves behind…
Visa and STB ink three-year deal to boost local tourism and lifestyle SMEs
Visa has signed three-year MoU with the Singapore Tourism Board to address the needs of Singapore’s tourism and lifestyle small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by COVID-19
Overtourism still an issue in Europe as domestic travel on the rise: GlobalData
The surge in domestic tourism following COVID-19 has not curtailed as holidaymakers turn to staycations over international travel leading to threat of overtourism
4 reasons ‘flexibility’ is critical for APAC airline recovery
From tsunamis to ash clouds, travel has seen its share of setbacks over the past few years. COVID-19 is an altogether challenge. APAC airline recovery...
Check this out! WTTC unveils interactive COVID-19 travel demand recovery dashboard
A new in-depth data dashboard works across flights and hotels, as well as revealing the shifting intentions of travellers through online travel searches
Cvent Engagement Hub – The all-in-one virtual event solution for the post-COVID time is here
Cvent has unveiled its all-new virtual event solution, the Cvent Engagement Hub
The state of Australia’s tourism sector
Australia’s tourism sector has predominantly high contribution of more than 10% to the Australian economy making the country as the fourth largest contributor in the sector of Asia-Pacific…
MICE travel may never fully recover from COVID-19
According to recent data, MICE tourism was one of the first to be impacted by global spread of COVID-19 and it could be one of the last to fully return
Post COVID-19, third of US consumers will reduce frequency of travel in ‘new normal’
New survey reveals alarming consumer preferences for domestic tourism and hospitality industries in the US
Expedia unveils complimentary education programme for travel industry
Expedia Group Academy has now been officially launched to provide comprehensive learning modules to empower furloughed hospitality professionals to advance industry knowledge, harness…
60% of frequent flyers plan to fly within six months despite COVID threat
About 60% of frequent flyers plan to return to the skies within the next six months according to a new survey by Xenophon Analytics in Washington, DC. The survey was conducted using the…
New outbreak in China slows down aviation recovery
A new outbreak of coronavirus cases in China, particularly in Beijing, is slowing down the recovery of the country’s aviation sector, according to the latest flight tracking data from…
Hotelbeds to add 10,000 properties to global network
Hotelbeds has today announced a plan that responds to the strong demand for domestic hotels from the world’s largest source markets following the aftermath of COVID-19. As part of this…
Travel intermediaries need to increase transparency to restore consumer confidence, says GlobalData
Transparency will be the key to provide service to the future tourists. During this COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of future travels have been labelled as ‘uncertain’. Intermediaries…
Germaphobia, Airline Hunger Games and Isolation Vacations: The new normal for a new world order
Moving from a collective pause to getting back to business will be challenging, according to a new report from forecasters Globetrender. ‘Travel In The Age of Covid-19’, which has been…
How one travel tech startup will help prepare businesses for the “new normal”
Singapore-based travel tech start-up, iko.travel, is providing a solution to the industry during some of its darkest days in generations by offering its technology and booking platform at no…
China’s hospitality sector growth curve shows signs of recovery
China’s hotel industry in on the recovery mode. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the country reached heights not seen since January during the week of 18-25 May. This was revealed…
PATA and TCI Research to help alleviate travel industry woes
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced a new organisational partnership with TCI Research, a leading travel data intelligence agency awarded by the UN World Tourism…
China’s domestic air travel capacity shows sign of early recovery
Domestic airline capacity in China is beginning to recover, with over 30% of its domestic capacity returning in the last two months, according to a new analysis from Cirium.
100K in first 30 days: Vacaay thriving despite coronavirus outbreak
Despite the uncertainty clouding the industry, consumers have flocked to Vacaay's fun and innovative travel discovery platform to plan their holidays in advance.
Government intervention needed to stop airlines going out of business, says GlobalData
Travel restrictions are being deployed as a key weapon in the war against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Much publicised bans and restrictions have decimated the airline industry, forcing…
CWT appoints David Pitts as vice president of revenue management
CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, announces the appointment of David Pitts as vice president of revenue management of global supplier management. He reports to Brian Mogler,…
Boeing names new chief information officer
Boeing has announced it has appointed Susan Doniz as the company’s chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology and data analytics, effective from May.…
Sabre invests USD150m into supporting new strategic goals
US-based travel tech firm Sabre has unveiled software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced they have sunk USD 150 million into a set of strategic…
Health and wellness tourism trips to Asia to reach 128.3 million by 2022: GlobalData
The health and wellness tourism trips to Asia are forecast to reach 128.3 million by 2022 that will help Asia to become the world’s fastest tourism market, says GlobalData.
According…
STR: The initial impact of coronavirus on hotel occupancy in China during CNY
Industry analytics firm STR has released data measuring the initial impact of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) on hotel occupancy in Mainland China over the Chinese New Year period, 14-26…
Malaysia Airport pilots single token journey concept at KLIA
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) is piloting its single token journey concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The concept leverages on facial recognition technology to…
China’s hotel markets remain strong amidst US trade war
Global analytics and benchmarking company STR has reported that China's hotel markets are projected to grow in 2020 despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Egencia’s predictions for 2020 business travel trends
With the start of a new year and a new decade, it is time to reflect on how the business travel industry is changing and think about what we can expect to see in 2020.
Asiana Airlines gets a breather
The news that a consortium formed between South Korea-based construction company Hyundai Development Co (HDC) and Mirae Asset Daewoo has agreed to acquire controlling stake in…
KPMG records double digit growth in MESA
The aggregated revenue of KPMG member firms in the Middle East & South Asia (MESA) region grew by 11.6% in local currency terms for the fiscal year ended 30 September 2019, marking the…
Hotelbeds partners with RateGain to fight ‘rate integrity abuse’
Spain-based bedbank Hotelbeds has reported the launch of a partnership with RateGain, a provider of hospitality and travel technology solutions.
Reduce your carbon footprint with Egencia’s Carbon Emissions Workspace
Business travel management Egencia has announced a self-service Carbon Emissions Workspace with Dashboards for Air and Hotels that is now available to customers through Egencia Analytics…
Amadeus: “We’re democratising AI in travel”
AI systems are set to provide a USD14 trillion boost to the global economy by 2035. In the travel industry, this technology has the potential to produce USD400 billion of value, more than…
Changing Times Bring New Opportunities In Travel – What’s Your Plan?
Changing Times Bring New Opportunities In Travel – What’s Your Plan?
By Maxim Sevastianov, CEO Traveknowledgy (www.traveknowledgy.com)
The annual Global Travel Forecast was released…
USA, Australia and India remain the UK’s top tourism markets
A study by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm, has produced rankings of the top long-haul inbound tourism markets for the UK.
Hotelbeds: Three strikes and you’re out
Bedbank behemoth Hotelbeds has rolled out an update on its successful implementation of new distribution management rules, which directly address the rate integrity challenge for its 180,000…
The importance of online guest engagement
OTAs provide consumers with a one-stop-shop for travel, offering a variety of accommodation options in one place, whilst putting valuable information at their fingertips. Guest engagement…
Get ahead of flight disruption with new tool
Global travel brand JTB Business Travel has teamed up with travel data and analytics expert, Cirium, to offer its clients proactive Airline Waiver Notifications to minimise flight…
The future of revenue management: What technologies and trends will shape its outlook?
Staying on top of what is needed to succeed today is hard, but what about two years or five years into the future? What do hoteliers need to know about where the industry is heading?
Hong Kong protests cause collapse in visitors from mainland China
A study by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm, has revealed that the number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong by air has dropped by 53.3% from 1 July until 23…
Sharjah launches four innovative tourism projects
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has unveiled four innovative projects at the premier Gitex Technology Week 2019 in Dubai. SCTDA joined the Sharjah Pavilion…
Slovenia’s direct flights down 60%
Slovenia lost 59.7% of its international airline seat capacity to the country following the bankruptcy of Adria Airways on 30 September, according to a study by ForwardKeys. The travel…
Indian tourist inflow to UAE set to reach 3.3 million
The number of international travellers from India to the UAE is set to grow from 2.6 million this year to 3.3 million in 2023, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%,…
CoStar Group to acquire STR
CoStar Group, a provider of commercial real estate information and analytics, has entered into an agreement to acquire STR, a leader in data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace…
Rugby World Cup buoys tourism in Japan
A study by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm, has revealed that the Rugby World Cup (RWC) has fuelled a boom in tourism from the competing nations. During the period from 12…
Travel tech this week: Cybercriminals target tourism industry
As we recently celebrated World Tourism Day, it is appropriate to talk about why cybercriminals target travellers as booking everything online makes them vulnerable targets for scam and…
Avian: How a startup is making life better for travel agents all around the world
Challenged with the self-appointed task of revolutionising the way commission and incentives are managed by airlines and travel agents (TAs); Avian is a startup on a mission to drag the…
Global travel bookings rise
International travel departures increased by 4.9% during the first eight months of 2019, according to ForwardKeys. The travel analytics company’s report on air travel bookings said for…
Click and chill: AirAsia’s inflight wifi just got faster
AirAsia is upgrading its AirAsia WiFi service, powered by ROKKI, to provide high-speed inflight connectivity to guests. Six aircraft operated by AirAsia Malaysia and two aircraft…
Hurricane Dorian takes its toll on Florida hotel demand
Most key hotel markets in Florida, especially those in coastal areas, saw significant demand declines as Hurricane Dorian threatened the south eastern seaboard, according to an analysis…
The lifecycle of hotel revenue management
Read on to discover how advanced pricing and forecasting systems can assist with critical business decisions at each key stage of development.
Travel tech this week: This is how Cathay Pacific records passengers in flight
This week, Cathay Pacific admitted that it records passenger activity, but it is not the way most people think.
TrustYou: ‘Smart integration’ is vital in today’s hotel tech stack
In this exclusive interview, Alex Tan, managing director for APAC at TrustYou, talks about smart integrations, choosing the right technology, and how to leverage the guest profile.
APAC hotel performance shows ‘negative’ results for Q2 2019
According to new data, hotel performance in APAC shows negative results across the three key performance metrics during the second quarter of 2019.
Chinese tourism in UK up by 133% – TripAdvisor
A new travel trends study by TripAdvisor reveals that travellers from China are on the rise, and show no sign of slowing when it comes to visiting the UK.
VisitEngland unveils Tourism Exchange Great Britain
VisitEngland has launched a business-to-business digital platform that enables tourism suppliers to connect to multiple international distributors. The new platform, Tourism Exchange…
Europe’s UK visitors to rise in 2023, despite Brexit
UK departures to Europe are set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.88% from 55.9 million in 2018 to 64.4 million in 2023, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics…
Etihad Airways expands partnership with Amadeus to foster long-term growth
Amadeus and Etihad Airways announced an extension of their longstanding partnership for distribution services across channels. The partnership falls under the renewed 10-year agreement…
Travel tech this week: Airbnb, Kiwi.com and TrustYou launch new features
This week, tech companies Airbnb, Kiwi.com, TrustYou and Alternative Airlines have launched new features in their respective platforms.
Lost and found: WishTrip is the app that every DIY traveller needs
WishTrip helps destinations shape the tourist experience and helps them become SMART tourist destinations.
Getting a 360-degree view of the customer with ADARA
Understanding the customer is the basic know-how for every company but we don’t have crystal balls to predict the minds of the clients. However, there is a company that can provide…
LCC distribution channels: Direct, NDC, GDSs and consolidators
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
Airline distribution is complex: on one side of the airline industry, we have…
Travel tech this week: Trip.com heads down under and more
This week, we saw new partnerships in travel and Trip.com launching in Australia.
EyeforTravel: Why the travel industry is struggling to create strong digital brands
Travel companies are struggling to transform themselves for the digital age, with digital transformation, technological and data siloes and internal data quality their top three internal…
New Distribution Capability (NDC) in air travel: Airlines, GDS and the impact on the industry
Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction.
Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
HR trends to watch in 2019
People are the backbone of the hospitality industry. Accounting for 10.4% of global GDP, travel and tourism is one of the world’s largest economic sectors. The industry employs almost…
Aviation round up: Full stream ahead!
This week’s aviation round up eyes up the first commercial Gulfstream G500 service, SIA's digtial innovations lab and a team up from two giants of the flying world.
How tennis and tenacity helped to build the MICE industry’s biggest global player
I caught up with Bharet Malhotra, senior vice president of sales at Cvent – and one of the company’s founding members – for this week’s podcast.
Marriott data breach: Number affected is “less than initial disclosure”
Marriott International has announced that the total number of guest records involved in the Starwood hacking incident is "less than the initial disclosure”.
Travel tech this week: Start-ups Grab, Nezasa, AvantStay secure millions and more
It is that time of the week again. This time, we saw millions being secured by start-ups hinting the forthcoming innovations in various sectors.
Hotel channel managers: Key providers and how to choose one
In one Hotel Hell episode, lodge guests had to search for a front desk employee by themselves. Eventually, a bartender checked them in with a pen and notebook…
Hotel revenue management: Solutions, best practices and revenue managers’ roles
Hotel revenue management, the facets that shape it, and the most effective revenue-increasing strategies.
Hotelbeds: Year-end review and forecast trends for 2019
Tech provider and distributor Hotelbeds has released industry comments and insights about the year in travel and its forecasts for 2019.
Turn disaster into an opportunity: Lessons from Marriott data breach
While it is a hard time for Marriott since its credibility has been damaged, the hospitality group just gained an opportunity to turn the tables and rise above the challenge.
In travel tech this week: THAI, Babbel, Hahn Air and more
Latest technologies are continuously transforming the travel industry. This week, airlines and airports turn to technology to improve their services, a language app that dives into travel,…
Gartner’s top 10 strategic tech trends for 2019
Gartner, Inc. has revealed some of the strategic technology trends that will have far-reaching effects in various industries and companies need to explore.
Travel agency software: Choosing tools for booking, accounting, marketing, and tour building
This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission.
Despite the recent charge toward using OTAs, a recent study showed that offline…
Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific: Triptease selects architectural icon as event hosts
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been unveiled as the host location of the inaugural Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific, by event organisers Triptease, this week.
How tech can solve your hospitality HR problems
By Adrian Tan, co-founder of The Resource Group.
HOTECH 2020: “The guest of the future won’t search for a room or a hotel”
As travel increasingly becomes a popular lifestyle choice among the growing middle and upper classes in Asia, gross travel bookings are projected to register strong growth from 2017 to 2020.…
[Infographic] How leisure travellers book online
How many people book flights via OTA compared to hotels? How many business travellers incorporate leisure into their trips? Do travellers actually care about loyal programmes?
Performance-enhancing AI and data science in hospitality
One hotel provides facial recognition check-in and a chatbot that answers your questions in a couple of seconds, while the latter has only comfortable rooms to offer. What hotel would you…
The workforce of the future: When AI meets HR
TD spoke to Jitender Panihar on this week's podcast about how AI will affect the role of HR professionals and indeed the global workforce.
“Doing away with the yearly appraisals that nobody likes”: HR tech in 2018
I spoke to Adrian Tan, the cofounder of The Resource Group, about how HR technology will disrupt the industry in the years to come and how HR departments will operate in the future.
The Hotels Network CEO: Predictive personalisation and how it’s revolutionising hospitality
The concept of leveraging technology to improve the user experience and increase hotel revenue simultaneously is what we call predictive personalisation. All hoteliers should be getting…
Here is why Amadeus bought TravelClick
Leading Global Distribution System company Amadeus described its acquisition of TravelClick as an important milestone for its hospitality business. The former believed that buying the latter…
YouGov: Married Indians travel more than singles
Despite the bad exchange rates, people in India are still looking forward to a holiday. A new YouGov study reveals around a third of Indians take a vacation every year.
Business travellers turn to shared accommodation with ‘Airbnb for Work’
Airbnb has reported a sizable increase in bookings via its corporate travel platform proving that companies are turning to shared homes for their accommodations.
Egencia unveils dedicated business travel data visualisation tool
Digital travel management firm Egencia has announced the launch of the Egencia Analytics Studio a new “enhanced data visualisation and analytics platform”, the first tool of its type built…
Amadeus acquires TravelClick for USD 1.52 billion
Amadeus has bought TravelClick, the New York-based hotel revenue-enhancing technology, for USD 1.52 billion.
The rumour sparked last week when a source familiar with the matter leaked…
Is data personalisation simply to improve the human touch?
Personalisation is the winning ingredient in travel and we have been seeing signs of it creep into more mainstream experiences. Whoever owns the traveller’s journey from end-to-end will win.
Breaking: Amadeus in talks with Thoma Bravo to buy TravelClick
Amadeus is holding discussions with private equity firm Thoma Bravo to buy TravelClick – provider of revenue-enhancing technology to the hotel industry, according to a Bloomberg report.
Is the sharing economy safe for corporate travel?
The sharing economy enables individuals to lend and avail goods and services to one another for a fee.
Artificial intelligence in hospitality – friend or foe?
Hotels and travel management companies are increasingly using AI to carry out customer service tasks, which are important in managing bookings and service.
How self-service and automation will redefine corporate travel management
Travel management companies (TMCs), already providing road warriors with both travel-agent assistance and software solutions, are now starting to focus on the automation. This strategy…
Upgrading.cc platform to boost hospitality upselling routines
Upgrading.cc gives travellers the ability to secure their desired hotel upgrades prior to arrival, and on their own terms allowing hotel and service apartment partners an opportunity to…
Sabre and Microsoft team to seize potential of AI and cloud tech
Coming in the wake Sabre's new deal with Vietnam Airlines, the travel tech service provider has kicked-off June by declaring its intention to “change the business of travel” with a…
Bank holiday travel: it might be quicker to fly to New York than drive to the Lake District
Prepare for the worst if you are staycationing this weekend: travelling around Britain could be at standstill on the upcoming UK bank holiday - overseas travel looks much more attractive.
Email is still king even for social media-obsessed millennials
Travel companies should ramp up thier email marketing as email is still the preferred way of nearly a third of millennials across the Asia Pacific in receiving travel recommendations or…
OTAs and agents take note: Travelport reveals how Americans will travel this summer
According to a new survey from Travelport, Americans are more likely to take a vacation this summer based on their household finances.
How to choose and integrate travel and expense management software
Private jets flying to exotic destinations, limos waiting at the airport, expensive dinners meetings in Ritz-Carlton Hotel restaurants, and of course hotel…
Travelport to provide tech solutions for Norwegian OTA chain, G Travel
Travel commerce platform, Travelport announced a new multi-year technology and content agreement with Norwegian travel agency chain, G Travel.
7 tips for building a successful mobile booking app for OTAs, airlines and hotels
Travel customer expectations have changed significantly over the last several years. As with other consumer-focused industries, near universal smartphone and tablet adoption has affected…
Conversocial adds WeChat support
WeChat represents an audience of over 1 bilion users in China, many of whom use it as their sole access to news, information and social networking.
However, for many international…
How to comply with GDPR: recommendations for the travel industry
The adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has become one of the hottest topics across a broad spectrum of industries. The travel industry is no exception. The GDPR…
Airbus BizLab signs Indian start-ups in new push for ‘Make in India’
Neewee and EFLIGHT, two start-ups accelerated at Airbus Bizlab India, have signed their first contracts with Airbus and subsidiary NAVBLUE to bring to life their unique innovative ideas in…
RedDoorz evolves with US$11 million pre-Series B fundraise, pilot property model
We have been following RedDoorz as it scales up towards becoming the leading accommodation marketplace in Southeast Asia.
Opening the skies with AirAsia Group’s Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee, head of commercial for AirAsia Malaysia, looks quiet and unassuming. But if you talk about travel, the transport industry veteran can hardly contain his excitement. We sat down…
Corporate travel management: driving technological transformation in the world of business travel
While leisure travel is rapidly moving forward by adopting consumer booking tools and mobile payments, as it drifts away from traditional travel agencies, business travel management is still…
‘Opaque booking format works for both hoteliers and guests’ – Travelspice co-founder
We sat down with Travelspice co-founder and CFO Ankit Manglik for a short chat on the success of its opaque booking format, its future plans, and why its team chose “Kitney Mein Chahiye?” as…
Aviation Festival Asia 2018: introducing HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong
Aviation Festival Asia is coming into land this Tuesday and as part of my previews of the we speak to HappyOrNot APAC director Chris Armstrong, to find out more about how he got to play…
Can hoteliers trust TrustYou?
Hospitality and travel professionals should not miss this Q&A with CEO and co-founder Benjamin Yost
“Every musician is born an entrepreneur” – how piano theory helps the founder of a messaging start-up
We got in touch with Unified Inbox CEO and founder Toby Ruckert, to figure out how seemingly disparate interests could create a platform that allows for a harmonious relationship between…
Future of Travel summit fires up travel tech startup race
Miami brings the heat into the US travel tech scene as LAB Miami Ventures announces its shortlist of startups for its first annual Future of Travel summit.
NFL affects hotel market: Chargers’ move to Los Angeles causes 19.5% decline in revenues
Since the early years of the National Football League (NFL), teams had to move cities in order to survive financial instability. These moves influence hotel markets and it shows in data…
Keeping revenue and guest satisfaction handy
Handy has made it possible for hotel operators to engage with guests through all stages of the travel journey, even as they step out of the actual hotel.
China Southern leverages Sabre intelligence for international growth
Sabre Corporation the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has signed a multi-year agreement to provide Sabre’s Market Intelligence with Global Demand Data (GDD)…
Frozen Lime Asia partner up with Rategain in strategic alliance
Frozen Lime Asia, a consultant specialising in revenue management, distribution, sales and marketing for hospitality and tourism sectors, has announced its strategic alliance with RateGain,…
U.S. hotel industry posts record year in 2017
According to data from STR, the U.S. hotel industry has broken records with high-performance levels in 2017, setting a good pace for hoteliers this year.
Pace keeps hotel prices in step with market demand
Pace promises that it will allow hotels to work less in order to change rates more frequently and accurately thanks to its platform's AI and analytics tech.
TrustYou boasts multiple guest feedback solutions in one login
TrustYou ushers in the new year with a new all-in-one guest feedback platform, which features a singular login account and a streamlined user interface.
Opening Asia to branded budget stays, one RedDoorz at a time
RedDoorz aims to be the Uber of budget accommodation: its ecosystem allows owners of unbranded spaces to showcase their properties & reach out to travellers who want to avail of quality…
Genuine traveller insights keep hotels in The Know
The Know translates the mystery shopper format into a smart, innovative and exclusive mystery guest service. It’s an invitation-only online club where seasoned travellers with discriminating…
Hotel marketing strategies to implement in 2018
In this ever-changing world, the hospitality business is in constant evolution. So, for professionals in the hotel marketing industry - staying up-to-date is a must. Here are some of the…
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UAE Exchange India Team says thanks to Metro Hyderabad
As a response to the rising public transport needs and to mitigate escalating vehicular traffic, Hyderabad city launched the longest Metro rail in the Indian Metro project, inaugurated by…
Fiji Airways and Travelport unite to satisfy demands vital to APAC travellers
Travelport have announced the signing of an agreement with South Pacific airline, Fiji Airways. With this agreement, Travelport will provide the airline with a mobile application powered by…
‘Strengthening the Airport Value Proposition’ or how to hack an airports customer appeal?
The fundamental value of an airport - the ability to attract passengers who want to fly there – remains unchanged. But as passenger volumes continue to rise worldwide, the competition…
Q&A with Rachel Grier, Asia-Pacific managing director for IDeaS Revenue Solutions
Travel Daily sat down with Rachel to discuss tech, MICE and how IDeaS Revenue Solutions has released the potential of “free sell”.
Hotelbeds: potential for China market “vast and almost unimaginable”
Hotelbeds Group, has announced today – at the ITB Asia event taking place in Singapore – outstanding growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during the 2016/17.
Priceline help Meituan-Dianping raise $4 billion
Meituan-Dianping, China’s largest service-focused e-commerce platform, today announced it has raised $4 billion in a new Series C financing round.
Dr Mario Hardy agrees to stay at PATA
The executive board of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has extended the contract of chief executive officer Dr Mario Hardy for a period of three years commencing January 1, 2018.
PATA’s partnership with data experts STR
STR a data benchmarking and analytics specialist, has renewed its preferred partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit membership association that acts as…
Travel from the United States to Hispanic Countries is on the Rise
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CheapOair®, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, recently released analytics for travel from U.S. origins to Hispanic destinations. Just in…
Hilton Recognized As One of the 100 Best Workplaces For Women By Great Places To Work And Fortune
Most hospitable company in the world climbs 41 positions to rank #15
MCLEAN, Va. - Today, global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine announced that Hilton…
Adapt to digital or perish, airline leaders warn
Attendees at this week’s Aviation Festival in London received strong advice from fellow business leaders to sharpen up not only their digital platforms but also their data management…
How new technology can fit into today’s hotel industry
NASHVILLE, Tennessee— Technology is advancing all the time, and it’s proven a challenge for the hotel industry at large to keep up with each new development and…
New technology “allows Airbnb owners to compete with hotels”
A new market intelligence tool has been launched that developers claim will allow Airbnb owners to "compete on the same level as hotels".
AirDNA, which specialises in vacation rental…
Cendyn Partners With RoomMaster By InnQuest Software to Enhance Guest Engagement and Intelligence
Cendyn has partnered with roomMaster by InnQuest Software, a robust property management system (PMS), to provide hotels with a marketing automation and guest intelligence solution that…
The ‘Thronies’ Pilgrimage: Hit HBO Show Sparks Worldwide Wanderlust
New global data from Hotels.com® shows hit series is causing surge in travel to filming locations,
The world eagerly anticipated the premiere of Game of Thrones season 7 this week, but fans…
Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Pricing in 2018
Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation All See Upticks on Back of Rising Inflation, Higher Oil Prices and Emerging Markets BOSTON 18 July 2017: According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, …
Channel optimization: The secrets of data-driven hoteliers
New report from Sabre and Phocuswright shows the steps hoteliers can take to create and maintain the right channel strategy to reach and convert more customersSOUTHLAKE, Texas – March 14,…
TripAdvisor creates “Storyboard” photo feature for hoteliers
TripAdvisor has introduced a new photo tool that aims to allow accommodation providers to combine their best images with their top reviews.
The new “Storyboard” feature replaces static…
AccorHotels partners IDeaS for revenue management
AccorHotels has formed a new partnership with IDeaS Revenue Solutions, which provides automated revenue management technology to the hotel sector.
Under the deal, AccorHotels…
Q&A – Andy Hegley
The Flight Centre Travel Group recently appointed Andy Hegley as general manager of its specialist SME travel management division, Corporate Traveller. We learn about his plans as part of…
The Global Travel Group conference news
During day two of the conference, guest speaker Oliver Yeates, founder of Clicky Media, led a session titled: Is your business ready for the Me Me Me Millennials?
He said the millennial…
Driving direct business and better revenue in 2017
In today’s ultra-competitive hospitality marketplace, any competitive edge can translate into a stronger bottom line, and it’s no secret that driving direct business and better revenue…
Travelport launches data tool
Travelport has launched Travelport Business Insights to its Northern European region.
This new service gives travel agencies and other companies access to a range of data sources.…
China to be aviation’s next “big disruptor”
China will be one of the next “big disruptors” of the aviation industry in the coming years, a major industry event has heard.
Addressing the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin this…
There’s More to Travel’s Online Rentals Story Than Airbnb
There's More to Travel's Online Rentals Story Than Airbnb
Published November 2016
Douglas QuinbyVice President, Research
Airbnb may capture most of…
Sabre helps drive online travel in Sri Lanka
Sabre, the travel technology company, recently held a major event for the travel trade in Sri Lanka, with the aim of showcasing the company's solutions and advancing the country's online…
The latest executive appointments from JNTO, Hilton, Citilink and more…
KANA WAKABAYASHI has been named as the new executive director of the Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) Sydney office. Ms Wakabayashi moves to Australia from Tokyo, where she…
AllTheRooms.com Vacation Rental Index Ranks Top Travel Destinations for Global ‘Sharing Economy’
Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…
Amadeus offers tracking tool to help agents
Amadeus has launched a new solution that enables travel agents to harness data to improve their businesses.
The new 'Productivity Tracker' tool, which forms part of the Amadeus Agency…
Q&A: with CEO Hotels of The Future – hotels.com
We caught up with Dr. James Canton, CEO and Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures about how hotels will look like in the future. Dr. Canton is a global futurist, social scientist,…
It’s ski season – so where do you position your search marketing budget?
For ski companies, positioning seo and ppc spend for the ski season requires (like any travel search campaign) a lot of understanding and focus on final commissions. Whilst France is always…
Election Impact: Some European Travelers May Be Less Likely to Visit the U.S.
Politics rarely figures into the discussion at The Phocuswright Conference. But at this year's event – which took place in Los Angeles just one week after the U.S. presidential election –…
Etihad Aviation Group provides insight into future of air travel
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) is providing insight into future of air travel at its innovation hub in Abu Dhabi.
To kick-start Etihad Innovation Week, part of UAE Innovation Week, VIP…
PAL harnesses Sabre tech to boost revenue
Philippine Airlines has chosen to adopt Sabre's AirVision Commercial Analytics solution in order to improve its revenue-generating capabilities.
This new technology brings commercial…
Phocuswright 2016: Innovators, Innovators, Everywhere Innovators
Innovation is one of the core topics that Travel Daily Media will be covering in the Executive Village section of the publication and on our Game Changer radio program. The Innovation…
Hotelbeds Group reports UK sales surge
Hotelbeds Group, the B2B provider of travel services, has reported strong sales growth in the UK, consolidating its position as the firm’s largest single source market worldwide.
The…
Travelport improves Hopper’s flight booking app
Travelport has expanded its partnership with Hopper, creator of the mobile flight booking app.
The Hopper app, which is available for iOS and Android, uses big data to find, analyse…
Ginger Juice appoints Helen Hays as social media manager
Leading travel industry social media agency, Ginger Juice, has appointed Helen Hays as Social Media Manager to enhance and expand its range of social media solutions. The new position has…
Hotelbeds outlines expansion strategy in India
Hotelbeds has marked the 10th anniversary of its operations in India by announcing a major expansion strategy for the country.
The bedbank has identified India's fast-growing second…
BookLogic and Triptease partner to drive direct bookings
BookLogic has announced it has integrated Triptease’s Direct Booking Platform, including the infamous Price Check widget.
This new integration will help BookLogic’s 1,500 client hotels to…
Europeans rush to post-Brexit Britain for holidays
European travel shoppers are spending more money on holiday packages in the UK after the UK’s 23 June vote to leave the European Union, data from ContentSquare suggests.
It’s looking…
Jannah Hotels & Resorts heads to Ras Al Khaimah
Abu Dhabi-based Jannah Hotels and Resorts has revealed plans to open at least one property in Ras Al Khaimah, an emirate it claims needs more properties.
The hotel operator expects to…
Face to face: Adam Greghni, MD of JFA Systems
How did the company come about?
In 1990 Redwing Holidays - the 3rd largest tour operator in the UK at the time, carrying around 1m passengers a year - was bought out by Owners…
Virgin Atlantic extends WNS deal
WNS has announced an extension of its existing agreement with Virgin Atlantic through October, 2021.
WNS will continue to provide a comprehensive range of services including Operations…
American Express GBT launches Premier Insights
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced the launch of Premier Insights, a data visualisation tool that provides companies and their travel managers with a complete view…
El Ajouz Travel renews decade-long relationship with Sabre
Leading Lebanon-based travel agency El Ajouz Travel has renewed its 10-year exclusive relationship with travel technology provider, Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME), to help pursue…
Sabre aims to boost agency sales with new Red Workspace platform
Sabre has given the industry a preview of its new travel agency platform, Sabre Red Workspace.
Due to be rolled out next year, the new solution will provide a agents with a "more…
Travel industry enters “age of experimentation”
Travel companies that are willing to experiment and embrace big data will be best placed to succeed in the future, a new report has stated.
In its latest white paper, entitled "Defining…
Sabre expands Bengaluru development centre
Sabre has expanded its Bengaluru development centre in an effort to scale-up its global operations and increase the speed with which it delivers new solutions to the travel industry.…
Inaugural Corporate Travel Forum to be staged in London
HRS – Global Hotel Solutions, Buying Business Travel and the Institute of Travel & Meetings (ITM) will host the UK’s inaugural Corporate Travel Forum on 9 June in London.
The event is…
The latest industry appointments
SHELDON HEE has been announced as Singapore Airlines' new general manager for the UK & Ireland. Hee has spent the last 18 years with SIA, including a spell as general manager for…
Vistara forms major IT tie-up with Tata
Vistara has moved to enhance its IT infrastructure with the signing of a long-term partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
The deal, which was sealed on 18 April, will see…
Women pay less for flights, report reveals
Women pay an average of 2% less for their flight tickets than men, a new reported has revealed.
In its latest white paper, entitled “Gender differences in booking business travel”,…
Airport Show 2016 puts the spotlight on innovative technologies
Smart Airports are set to revolutionise passenger experience as higher budgets are allocated to expanding and adopting latest smart technologies.
Massive investments in the region,…
WNS extends partnership with SAS
WNS has extended and expanded its relationship with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
The contract has been extended until October 2019, with WNS continuing to provide a range of services in…
The latest industry appointments
TORSTEN EDENS has been appointed as Diethelm Travel's new group operating director. Edens moves to the company's Bangkok head office from his previous role as managing director for…
Face-to-face: Champa Magesh, MD of Amadeus UK & Ireland
What news are you sharing with delegates at the Business Travel Show this week?
I believe that technology is an enabler of business success, so I’m really excited about what we are…
TTE delegates can take home free digital trends report
Attendees at this year’s Travel Technology Europe (TTE) can take home a free copy of a comprehensive ‘Digital Trends in the Travel and Hospitality Sector’ report from Econsultancy, worth…
Connect2Social arrives in the UAE
A business solution that allows business owners to engage with customers using free WiFi access is now available in the UAE with installation and setup taking as little as 30 minutes. …
Thomas Cook India goes “mini” to target smaller markets
Thomas Cook India has devised a new store concept to cater for the country's third tier cities.
The company recently launched its first ‘Thomas Cook Mini’ store in Pathanamthitta,…
Sabre to acquire the Trust Group for US$154m
Sabre has entered into an agreement to acquire the Trust Group, which operates major hotel technology brands Trust International and Nexus.
The deal will see Sabre purchase the Trust…
Emirates launches scientific initiative with Oxford University
Emirates has launched a data science lab in a five-year partnership with Oxford University.
Employing a team of world-class scientists, engineers, social scientists and domain experts…
Hotel Management Singapore Summit outlines industry’s future
The Hotel Management Singapore Summit (HMS Summit) was held last week, attended by more than 35 speakers and 150 delegates.
Organised by Questex Hospitality Group, the summit is…
Etihad Airways partners with Adobe
In a bid to enhance its technological offerings, Etihad Airways recently entered a new strategic partnership with Adobe.
The partnership will see the roll-out of a range of cloud…
Emirates kicks off Enterprise-wide transformation strategy
Emirates Group recently unveiled plans to undertake an enterprise-wide transformation initiative.
This new development is aimed at placing data at the heart of the organization,…
WNS debuts BPM software suite for travel operators
WNS Holdings has developed a new suite of Business Process Management (BPM) services for the travel industry.
The new set of offerings leverages high-end embedded analytics,…
Face-to-Face: Frederic Barou
This week, Travel Daily chats with Frederic Barou, Vice President of Distribution, Products & Operations at Amadeus Asia Pacific, about the future of the travel agent...
Q) How…
Premium economy attracts corporate flyers, Sabre study reveals
Corporate travellers in the Asia Pacific region are being drawn to airlines that offer a premium economy class, a new report has revealed.
In its 'Corporate Travel Practices Survey…
One-third of Brits avoid travel agents when booking summer holidays
A new survey published by predictive analytics firm Blue Yonder has revealed the nation’s habits when it comes to booking their summer holidays.
The findings from a nationwide survey…
BBC extends Amex GBT corporate travel contract
The BBC has retained American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) as its corporate travel service provider after working with the company for more than 11 years.
“We are delighted…
Tourism Australia teams up with Expedia
Tourism Australia has signed a new three-year partnership with Expedia, aimed at developing marketing campaigns and content to increase international travel to Australia.
The new…
representasia brings Simple Booking to Southeast Asia
representasia, the Thailand-based travel, technology and hospitality marketing consultancy, has been appointed as the Southeast Asian sales agent for Simple Booking, the European hotel…
Amadeus targets LCCs with deal for Accenture’s Navitaire
Amadeus has agreed to acquire Navitaire, the Accenture subsidiary that provides technology and business solutions to the airline industry.
The US$830 million deal will give Amadeus…
IATA releases air passenger health app
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced details of a new mobile app for passengers to monitor their health and wellbeing before, during and after a flight. …
Traveltech Lab partner secures $4.2m in funding
bd4travel, the predictive analytics platform for the travel industry, has secured $4.2 million in Series A funding, the company has revealed.
It’s the first Series A funding round by…
Priceline expands with PriceMatch acquisition
The Priceline Group has continued its expansion strategy with the acquisition of PriceMatch, a cloud-based data and analytics solution for hotels.
PriceMatch, which provides real-time…
Hotel-style dynamic pricing launched for Airbnb
A new dynamic pricing platform has been launched for short-term rental companies, including Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.
PriceMethod, which is headquartered in San Francisco, has…
Hotel industry revenue rose dramatically in 2014: STR Global
Hotel industry revenue levels topped an estimated US$176 billion in 2014, which is nearly US$14 billion more than 2013, according to STR Analytics’ 2015 Hotel Operating Statistics (HOST)…
EE best mobile Internet provider at London’s major airports
RootMetrics, the independent mobile analytics company, has published a new report detailing the mobile Internet performance of the four major mobile network operators at London’s major…
TravelClick integrates solutions with IDeaS
Travel technology company TravelClick has formed a new partnership with IDeaS Revenue Solutions.
The new "joint research and development partnership" is aimed at integrating…
Marriott adopts IBM cloud technology
Marriott International has formed a new partnership with IBM, which will see it adopt the technology company's cloud technology.
Following the deal, Marriott will migrate a…
Gen Y travellers prefer OTAs over company apps – report
A new study has found that younger 'Gen Y' travellers are highly engaged with online travel agencies (OTAs) but less keen on airline and hotel apps.
According to the Travel…
Online companies target “always on” travellers
The race is on to capture the hearts and minds of the new generation of "always on" travellers, a new study has revealed.
A survey held at the recent Amadeus Asia Pacific Online Connect…
eRevMax to launch new ‘Live’ distribution tool
eRevMax, which provides revenue management and distribution technology to the hospitality industry, is launching 'Live' - a new web-based business intelligence tool for hoteliers.
Set…
New web tool predicts hotel internet speeds
Internet analytics firm, Hotel WiFi Test, has announced a new predictive tool that allows travellers to estimate internet speeds at hotels around the world.
The company, which…
IDeaS launches new revenue management system
IDeaS Revenue Solutions has unveiled its new revenue management system.
The IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) is designed to be scalable, for anything from single properties to…
eRevMax offers new hotel analysis tool
Hotel technology and channel management company, eRevMax, has launched a new business intelligence tool.
RateTiger & Connect Analytics, as the new solution is known, allows…
Sabre embraces app developers
Travel technology company Sabre is launching a new platform to allow online and app developers to create new travel applications.
The new Sabre Dev Studio will allow developers from a…
Face-to-Face: Albert Dias
Albert Dias, Co-Founder, Marketing and Technology Director at Musafir.com chats with Travel Daily India
about the company focus on the Indian market…
Please throw some light on…
Tourism in the forefront for Oman
Oman is keen to retain its share of the tourism pie. This country is developing new hotels and resorts and bringing them to market is one of the top priorities. A number of large-scale…
New Appointments
KERSTIN PUNDT has been appointed director of revenue management at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Pundt has over 24 years’ industry experience and skilled in tactical and strategic revenue…
Sabre develops geo-targeted mobile solutions
Sabre has joined forces with telecoms giant AT&T to develop more geo-targeted mobile solutions for the travel industry.
The two companies are developing and testing new products…
美国达美航空计划2014年重整太平洋航线网络
达美航空2014年计划重整太平洋航线网络，扩大其在西雅图塔科玛国际机场（Seattle Tacoma International airport）的国际航线运行规模。…
全球商务旅行协会预测2013年中国商务旅行支出将会增加14.3%
全球商务旅行协会（Global Business Travel Association，简称「GBTA」）公布了第四份《GBTA BTI™ 展望-中国2013年下半年》（GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H2）报告的研究结果。GBTA委任Rockport Analytics,…
Airlines to start in-flight passenger surveys
A new partnership has been formed that will allow airlines to conduct passenger surveys via in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems.
Survey Analytics, which develops market research…
Millennium Airport Hotel goes all Wifi
The Millennium Airport Hotel in Dubai as part of its Triple B promotion will extend its free Wifi anywhere on the hotel premises. This is in addition to the Wifi access all across the…
The latest industry appointments
ARTHUR HOFFMAN has become the new President of the Expedia Affiliate Network. He joins the division from Expedia's Rome-based online reservations business, Venere.com, where he was…
Hilton adopts IDeaS revenue solution
Hilton Worldwide has decided to deploy a new revenue management solution across several of its brands.
Following a year-long pilot programme, the US hotel company will use IDeaS’ G3…
Face-to-Face: Christian Pirodon
Christian Pirodon, area general manager of IHG Philippines, talks to Travel Daily about the hotel industry and the recently-launched hotel, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
Indian family spends INR21,999 on domestic holiday – Study
The average domestic holiday expenditure incurred by an Indian family of three this year was INR21,999. According to the monthly travel report derived from Goibibo.com, 33% travellers opted…
Middle East leads growth in long-haul airline seats: OAG
The Middle East will see strongest growth of any global region in available long-haul airline seats in September, adding 22,000 extra seats per day, according to latest statistics from OAG.…
Brand USA hails success
Tourism marketing firm Brand USA has hailed its first UK campaign as a success after analysis showed a growing number of interest.
Its initial three-month phase is said to have boosted…
European hotel industry shows recovery: Amex
The European hotel industry is showing steady signs of growth, although it is yet to recover to pre-downturn levels, according to data released by American Express Business Insights, the…
Choice Hotels signs up with STR Global
STR Global, the provider of market data to the hotel industry, and Choice Hotels International have signed a global agreement providing benchmarking services to its hotels. Initially, STR…
Abacus forms partnership with Circos Brand Karma
Singapore, 14 June 2010 - Abacus, Asia's leading provider for travel solutions and services, is pleased to announce it has formed a strategic partnership with Circos…
STR raises forecast for US hotels
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee (8 June 2010) - The U.S. hotel industry is projected to end 2010 with increases in two of the three key performance measurements, according to STR's…
OAG names DARS as South Korean representative
WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- OAG (www.oagaviation.com), the global leader in aviation intelligence, announces the appointment of DARS, Inc. as its regional…
OAG to provide airline emissions reporting service
ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRX, Inc. (www.trx.com) (OTHER OTC: TRXI.PK), a world-leading provider of travel technology, process…
Fiji tempts the big spenders
Effective 01 February 2010 visitors to Fiji spending more than FJD500.00 in one day in selected tourism outlets in Fiji's main towns of Suva and Nadi will be entitled to claim a 12 per cent…
Creator Mail adds TUI
eCRM specialist, CreatorMail, has added the TUI Specialist Division to its contract with the travel giant, TUI (UK) Ltd. The holiday brands, which include Thomson…
Epsilon fuels Jet Airways’ CRM
SINGAPORE (17 December, 2009) - Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will now deliver its consumer and trade communications through leading digital…
‘New look’ corporate travel sector emerges for 2010
'No pain no gain' is generally a phrase used by those embarking on a new fitness regime, but could equally be applied to the recent experiences of the corporate travel segment where in…
World’s airports move towards passenger self-service
KUALA LUMPUR - 3 November 2009 -- Most of the world's leading airport operators (80%) intend to make passenger self-service the primary channel for check-in, according to a…
‘New look’ corporate travel fit for 2009 – Abacus
'No pain no gain' is generally a phrase used by those embarking on a new fitness regime, but could equally be applied to the recent experiences of the corporate travel segment where in…
Global airline capacity grows again in September
(Chicago, September 29, 2009) Global airline capacity for September 2009 is showing positive growth for the second consecutive month, reports OAG, (…
SAA launches OAG’s new route mapping application
LONDON, September 14/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- South African Airways (SAA) is anticipating an increase in customer satisfaction with its web site, http://www.flysaa.com, when…
IBM, Qantas sign project agreement
SYDNEY and ARMONK, N.Y., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the signing of a seven-year contract with Qantas, Australia's largest airline,…
IDeaS and SAS combine in Asian gaming sector
IDeaS Revenue Optimization and SAS, the leader in business analytics, have committed to providing the Asian gaming sector with a true 360-degree view of their customers.Under the…
