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Pace of travel industry transformation to accelerate finds Amadeus research
New global research from Amadeus, Travel Technology Investment Trends, has revealed a strong appetite for investment across the travel sector in 2024.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with EnviroSpark to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Across America
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a collaboration with EnviroSpark to provide electric vehicle chargers (EVCs) at all IHG-branded hotels in the United States and Canada. This initiative aims to meet the rising demand for EV charging infrastructure and support environmentally conscious travelers while advancing IHG’s sustainability goals.
Heathrow’s ‘Fly Up’ Breakfast Raises Awareness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Heathrow Airport has launched a groundbreaking breakfast called “The Fly Up” in collaboration with Heston Blumenthal’s Perfectionists’ Café to raise awareness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The breakfast, cooked with oil that is recycled into renewable biofuels, aims to educate travelers about the importance of SAF in reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint.
Sailaway Launches World's First All-Electric Tender & Glass Bottom Boat on Great Barrier Reef
Advanced Eco Tourism and Climate Action tourism operator, Sailaway Port Douglas, this week launched the world's first all-electric tender and glass bottom boat providing a “whisper quiet” sustainable experience for guests heading to the picturesque Low Isles on the Great Barrier Reef.
GetYourGuide and Primer team up to deliver payment innovation for the experience economy
Primer, the unified infrastructure for payments and commerce, and GetYourGuide, the global platform for discovering and booking travel experiences, have joined forces to drive innovation in the experience economy by delivering localized payments and boosting payment performance for travelers around the world.
How Intuitive PMS Tools are Improving PMS Training and Adoption
When it comes time to invest in a new property-management system, independent hoteliers have no need to panic. Such an investment is often daunting financially and operationally, but modern PMS providers skilled at working with independent hoteliers are providing more reliable support and a more robust roadmap for success when onboarding new technology through expanded training tools, support, and an eye for detail.
The New Frontier of In-Room Tablets + AI is Here
AI-powered tablets can enable housekeepers to fill service requests, update room status, pinpoint their location in an emergency and more via voice command in multiple languages
Digitrips unveils ‘eco-certified accommodation’ filter to help travellers make informed decisions
Digitrips, owner of leading French B2B multi-product travel platforms MisterFly and HResa, has enriched its flight booking engine with a new ‘eco-certified accommodation’ filter. The new functionality, now available to B2B2C partners as part of Digitrips’ hotel and dynamic package booking engines, empowers travellers to make informed choices and encourages responsible tourism practices.
Amadeus acquires Voxel to boost travel payment experience
Amadeus has announced the acquisition of Voxel, a provider of electronic invoice and B2B payment solutions for travel sellers, hotels and other travel players.
Zayed International Airport Revolutionizes Passenger Experience with IDEMIA's Biometric Solutions
In a landmark achievement for air travel technology, Zayed International Airport has successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi's new terminal since its inauguration on 15 November 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the journey towards enhanced travel efficiency and security, showcasing the power of cutting-edge biometric technology
Weeva Unveils Groundbreaking AI Integration at ITB Berlin, Revolutionizing Sustainability in Travel
At the prestigious ITB Berlin travel trade show, Weeva made headlines by launching its pioneering AI capabilities, a first-of-its-kind development in the travel and tourism industry. The platform, known for its sustainability management tools, now integrates generative AI, aiming to simplify data capture, offer industry-leading resources, and streamline sustainability reporting.
Amadeus adopts Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 to empower teams with Generative AI
Amadeus has been beta-testing Copilot for Microsoft 365 as a part of the Early Adopter Program, and it is now deploying to its wider workforce.