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Saudi Arabia Invites the World to Enter the Metaverse at WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh
The 22nd edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Saudi Arabia will be attended by a prestigious gathering of tourism leaders in Riyadh. It is also supported by a metaverse experience created for potential investors to explore investment opportunities and take part in some of the sessions that will be livestreamed from the Saudi capital.
Geneva Airport increases capacity and is taking airport experience to the next level
Passengers traveling from Geneva Airport can now breeze through self-service touchpoints at check-in, bag drop, and security thanks to digital passenger processing technology from SITA.
Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition
Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a successful trial at Los Angeles Airport.
Emirates flags a month-long busy travel period in late November to late December 2022
As the region busies itself with winter visitors, iconic sporting events, UAE National Day and the upcoming festive season, Emirates is highlighting a busy travel period for both inbound and outbound travel through Dubai for the next month, and recommending passengers arrive to the airport 3 hours in advance of their flight, as well as taking advantage of multiple services that enhance seamless travel.
Airbus and partners facilitate SAF commercial flights in China
Airbus has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial flights in China.
BNESIM has been awarded the title of "World's Best Travel SIM Provider"
BNESIM, the global telecom innovator creating anytime, anywhere eSIM solutions for global travelers, has been elected the best SIM provider in the world for travelers.
World’s best travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2022 in Muscat, Oman
The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2022 in Muscat, Oman. The stars of the travel and hospitality industries aligned for a night to celebrate the welcome return of global tourism and to find out who amongst them had been voted the best in the world.
Kempinski Hotels launches new website
Another important milestone in Kempinski Hotels' 125th anniversary year has been achieved. The international luxury hotel group has launched its new website, which features a contemporary layout and emphasises on visuals while being built on a secure, cloud-based platform with a responsive and scalable architecture.
Ryanair signs new Amadeus distribution deal
Ryanair and Amadeus have announced a new distribution partnership. The deal is designed to further expand access to Ryanair’s offering to Amadeus’ industry-leading customer base.
Technology could help travel attract customers despite looming recession
Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep travel business better able to survive the economic downturn, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London.
Amadeus to streamline payment processes across Booking.com partnership
Now, travel agencies reserving Booking.com accommodations through the Amadeus Travel Platform can choose to process payment using a wider range of virtual cards from Amadeus’ digital wallet, across more than 1.3 million accommodation options.
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Trip.com shows how transatlantic travel has taken off
Inbound flight bookings from Europe to the US have increased by 67%. US Hotel bookings by British travellers have soared by 382%. European hotel bookings by US travellers have increased by 111%