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How is technology used in tourism?
Companies in the tourism industry see how customers change their habits, behaviors and preferences. Traditional ways of connecting with customers are no longer as effective as they used to be. This is not only due to the effects of Covid-19, but also to the impact of technology on tourism.
Travelers are using digital tools that adapt to th… read more
First blockchain event in tourism "Travel Un'chained" in Mallorca
Blockchain technology is now establishing itself in the international travel industry: Around 230 players from 150 leading international tourism and tech companies representing more than 30 countries came together in Mallorca to jointly lay the foundations for the further development of the travel industry in Web 3.0.
The inv… read more
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus extend partnership to include distribution of NDC-sourced content
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are expanding their partnership to further modernize travel distribution and retailing. As of Q4 2022, Lufthansa Group airlines NDC-sourced content will be available via the Amadeus NDC-enabled interfaces – Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, Amadeus Travel API and Cytric Travel & Expense. This include… read more
Travelport and AX Global Business Travel agree to Travelport+ technology upgrade
Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, announced they have renewed their strategic relationship with a multi-year agreement which includes the use of Travelp… read more
The best apps to travel around the world
Everything is on our cell phones these days. Apps have made our lives much easier, so there are more and more travel apps that make some processes more practical, like booking airline tickets or exploring new places.
If you, like us, love adventure, then read on to find out which travel apps you can't miss on your cell phone. If you are a … read more
Zanzibar – Africa’s newest tech hub
Daniel Yu, founder and CEO of Wasoko – a B2B e-commerce platform that connects informal retailers to manufacturers of consumer goods – recently announced that he and the bulk of the company’s tech team has relocated to Zanzibar. Wasoko is a founding partner of an initiative called Silicon Zanzibar, which aims to promote the semi-autonomous group… read more
Ethiopian Airlines signs new distribution agreement with Travelport
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced a new agreement. The renewed deal includes distribution on the Travelport+platform, including New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Ethiopian… read more
Hotelbeds dives into new segment with first ever airport partnership
Hotelbeds has signed a ground-breaking destination marketing deal with iGA Istanbul Airport, the first of its kind for the travel-tech company.
With the creation of a new destination marketing segment to attract professional travel buyers, Hotelbeds is securing special promotional rates on hotels and transfers in Istanbul, while max… read more
ET signs new distribution agreement with Travelport (1G)
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, have announced a new agreement. The renewed deal includes distribution on the Travelport+ platform and expands the ongoing travel retailing and distribution rel… read more
Travel Sim cards
All geared up and ready to travel? Then don’t forget to carry your travel sim card. You don’t want to go through the entire process of acquiring a new sim card whenever you land in another country. A travel sim card will allow you to stay connected with your friends and family wherever you land.
Most travel sim cards are prepaid and may co… read more
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