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The new ways Cybercriminals are attacking travel companies
Cyber breaches seem to make headlines every day, with Uber, … read more
Sabre Quietly Looks to Shed Hotel Software Unit
Sabre has shopped its hospitality division to prospective buyers this year, according to sources. The public company based in Southlake, Texas, has a business unit selling software that h… read more
Amadeus launches the world’s most comprehensive air traffic forecast
As global travel demand increases, tourism organizations need access to reliable data, with a forward-looking view of what is happening in the industry to make informed decisions.
Building on the success of the hospitality industry’s most robust business intelligence suite, comprised of hotel occupancy data from over 35,000 hotel … read more
Travelport and Hopper expand strategic relationship with Travelport+ upgrade and Hopper Cloud collab
Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced it has renewed a multi-year agreement with Hopper, the world’s fastest-growing mobile-first travel marketplace and leading travel fintech company.
Travelport+ Upgrade Travelport’s industry leading da… read more
How the metaverse could revolutionize the travel industry
The metaverse is flourishing, but the technology is still in the early phases of being adopted in mainstream society. Very few people understand it fully; the majority have heard of it but are not sure what it is or how it works, and others are unaware of it altogether.
But it is worth considering at this early stage how it m… read more
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
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