Travel Technology News
Mirai exceeds 5.8 million room nights and $1B TTV in 2023 and targets 20% growth in 2024
Mirai, whose technology solutions enable hotels to maximise direct sales opportunities and minimise distribution costs, proudly announces the closure of 2023 with an impressive milestone of 5.8 million room nights and $1 billion in Total Transaction Value (TTV). Building on this success, Mirai sets ambitious goals to achieve a 20% increase in room nights by the end of 2024, reaching 7+ million.
BEONx secures NextGenerationEU funding for Digital Transformation
BEONx, a leading travel technology company committed to revolutionising revenue management strategies and achieving profitability for hotels, announces it has secured NextGenerationEU funding via a grant from SEGITTUR, a body under the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism responsible for driving innovation in the Spanish tourism sector, to drive digitalization in the sector.
Wizz Air partners with InterLnkd to launch intelligent shopping platform
InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, and Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, have today announced the launch of the carrier’s pioneering WIZZ SHOP&FLY e-commerce store, powered by InterLnkd.
Sustainable Horizons: how the Saudi hospitality industry is helping to ensure a clean, green future
With the spotlight on sustainability like never before, the hospitality industry the world over can – and is – playing a key role in supporting government ESG initiatives and green goals.
Digital payments top investment agenda for corporate travel managers
A new study from Amadeus – Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 – finds paying for expenses with personal money and reclaiming from the company is a top concern for travel managers, alongside the cost of auditing expenses, productivity lost by manual expenses claims and inability to identify fraud.
Amadeus signs landmark China Eastern Airlines deal
China Eastern Airlines has signed a milestone agreement with Amadeus for international NDC distribution. The deal sees the carrier become the first in the Mainland of China to sign for NDC distribution worldwide with Amadeus.
British Airways Partners with Amadeus for Aviation Retailing Transformation
British Airways has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Amadeus, selecting their next-generation technology, Amadeus Nevio, to revolutionize the airline’s retailing strategy. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences through dynamic offers and streamlined booking processes.
This space tourism company wants to take people to the stratosphere with a helium balloon for $150k
Halo Space is a space-tourism company that uses helium balloons instead of rockets or jets. CEO Carlos Mira plans to launch commercial flights in 2026, and take 10,000 people to the stratosphere by 2030. The company unveiled the interior of its capsule, designed by ex-Ferrari designer Frank Stephenson.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Apple AirPlay in North American Hotels
First hospitality company to go live with AirPlay, available at more than 60 locations
HFTP Announces Participating Startups for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC 2024
Eight Startups to Compete for $5,000 Prize and Exposure to Industry Leaders
Leading technology and travel brands come together to address sustainable tourism
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, addressed the Travalyst coalition at its annual convening and urged the industry to put sustainability at the heart of tourism bookings. Travalyst’s founder talked to some of the people and places impacted by travel and tourism; from organisations that train people affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides, to a group that has electrified over 200 Himalayan villages. Travalyst expands its Independent Advisory Group which is made up of world-leading sustainability experts and academics
Amadeus extends Alternative Airlines partnership
The UK-based online travel agency currently deploys a range of flight search and shopping technology including Amadeus’ new solution to source additional low-cost carrier content called Amadeus Air Extension.