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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.
British Airways partners with Amadeus to deploy Nevio technology
British Airways has selected Amadeus as its technology partner and Amadeus Nevio, a new portfolio of modular solutions built on open and AI technology, to deliver on Offer and Order strategic goals.
interTouch Appoints Moustafa Fawzi as Vice President of Sales and General Manager, EMEA and India
interTouch, the leading provider of cloud-based Internet and guest-facing technologies to the global hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Moustafa Fawzi as Vice President of Sales and General Manager, EMEA and India. In this role, Mr. Fawzi will be responsible for supporting the company’s growth and business strategy in the regions, reporting to Ernest Teng, Managing Director of interTouch.
Amadeus unveils ‘virtual operations centre’ alongside Microsoft
The introduction of Amadeus Virtual Airport Operations Centre enables a broad range of stakeholders like airlines, airports, border control, and service providers to co-operate in a fully digitalised airport operations centre.
Ground-breaking airport hydrogen trial
A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport – the first airport trial of its kind at a major UK airport.