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Travelport rebrands and reveals new identity
“Travelport has transformed”, said Greg Webb, chief executive officer.
“We are now fully focused on what we do best – connecting buyers and sellers that share our passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences. We are also embracing our strengths – our agility, our independence and our ability to make the bold long-term… read more
Emirates has a new certified technology partner
Emirates Airlines is the largest airline in the United Arab Emirates based in DubaiTPConnects was certified as an IT Provider for Emirates
TPConnects, an IATA NDC Dual Level 4 Certified IT Provider and Aggregator, has been certified as a technology partner for Emirates, enable travel service providers to seamlessly int… read more
SITA’s Air Transport IT Insights reveals a sharper focus on safety, automation, and efficiency
The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused IT spending priorities for airlines and airports in 2020 as revenue plunged and the industry faced new health and operational requirements needed to keep flying.
Among the key findings from SITA’s 2020 Air Transport IT Insights was an accelerated investment in automated passenger processing focusi… read more
Expedia Cruises develops new suite of tools to support cruise partners during recovery
Expedia Cruises has announced a new suite of tools designed to support cruise lines, franchise partners and Vacation Consultants by making their ability to search for, choose and ultimately distribute cruises easier and more seamless. The new tools also help partners identify new and evolving pockets of demand, an increasingly important r… read more
Remote working has an impact on travel search trends
The pandemic has led to a radical change in the workplace reality for millions of people who have started working from home. This new reality is affecting travel search patterns, with weekends gaining prominence. According to Mabrian, during 2019, the majority of global flight searches were concentrated on business days, especially… read more
Emirates: Global surcharge on GDS bookings
Emirates Gateway will offer exclusive rich content and services for travel agent partners on its NDC-enabled direct connect platform, starting from 01 July 2021.
A surcharge on all bookings made via Global Distribution Systems (GDS) will also kick in on the same day.
This follows the launch of Emirates Gateway in… read more
FlySafair introduces new mobile app
FlySafair, a local low-cost airline, has launched a new mobile app as companies attempt to rebuild after South Africa's second wave, and adjust to travel in the new normal.
The company in a release stated, "We've been crafting an app for a while and now seemed like a great time to launch it because we were able to make a lot of adju… read more
Six good reasons to book your flight and hotel with a credit card
It’s common to hear financial experts advising against using credit cards. They’ll be quick to tell you that there’s no such thing as “responsible” use when it comes to credit cards and that using cash is the best way to keep your financial situation intact.
Although there are, indeed, significant risks to using a credit card irresp… read more
STAAH reveals the top online travel booking channels for 2020
FSTAAH has revealed the top online booking channels for 2020. Varying across the world’s top tourism destinations, the lists reveal the successes of both direct booking strategies for accommodation providers and the growth strategies of online travel agents.
“It is clear that accommodation providers across the board are actively see… read more
Air Senegal selects Amadeus tech to enhance passenger services
Recognizing that innovation is the key to success for a recovering aviation industry, the Senegalese flag carrier Air Senegal has partnered with Amadeus to implement the Altea Suite including the full Passenger Service System (PSS). As Air Senegal resumes services in the region, the carrier is placing emphasis on automation,… read more
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