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New Amadeus study reveals growing role of AI in travel planning
Travellers in the UK are rapidly turning to new sources of information, including Generative Artificial Intelligence and travel influencers, when it comes to planning their next trip, according to a major new global study from Amadeus
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WTM Spotlight is coming to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre (RFECC) for three unforgettable days of inspiration, connections, and exciting opportunities.
InterLnkd brings e-commerce to the sky with first inflight shopping mall
InterLnkd has introduced AirMall – the first solution to turn an airline’s inflight Wi-Fi into a full-scale digital shopping platform, connecting travellers to more than 20,000 brands in the air. Dynamic by design and deployable across an airline’s entire route network, AirMall gives carriers a way to offset the cost of inflight connectivity while delivering unparalleled choice in the cabin, with zero onboard stock or crew involvement.
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Civitatis reports global growth and focus on transforming travel agencies’ mindset
Civitatis, a leading global online platform for tours, activities, and guided experiences, is reporting strong growth in the first half of 2025, with more than 46,000 travel agencies registered worldwide. The company projects 40% growth in 2025, driven by innovation, partnerships, and a focus on helping agencies deliver personalized, destination-focused experiences. Verónica de Iscar, B2B Sales Director at Civitatis, emphasized that the company is growing faster than the industry average. “More agencies are registering with us, and those already using our platform are increasing their bookings. Our strategy combines local support, training, and partnerships, allowing agencies to optimize their sales and provide unique experiences to travelers,” she said.
Data Appeal and Mabrian join forces with the European Travel Commission as Official Research Partner
The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, have officially signed a strategic agreement with the European Travel Commission (ETC), becoming recognized research partners and contributing key tourism data and intelligence to support Europe’s national tourism organizations (NTOs). Founded in 1948, ETC is a non-profit organization representing 36 European NTOs. Its mission is to strengthen sustainable tourism development across Europe and promote the continent in long-haul markets. ETC facilitates knowledge sharing, market intelligence, and best practices among its members while promoting Europe as a top destination.
Turkish Airlines Launches Flights to Seville, Its Sixth Destination in Spain
Turkish Airlines has added Seville, one of Spain’s most prominent tourism hubs, to its Southern Europe network, further strengthening its global connectivity. With this launch, Seville becomes the airline’s sixth destination in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, and Bilbao.
High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has accepted 14 working papers authored by IATA covering a wide range of topics for the Assembly’s consideration.
ITT Future You Forum lined up for WTM London 2025
World Travel Market London (WTM London), organised by RX, is delighted to announce that the ITT Future You Forum will take place at this year’s event, continuing a partnership that has been in place since 2009.
IBS Software and Emirates Skywards Launch Strategic Partnership
IBS Software, a global leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry, today announced the successful go-live of its cloud-native iLoyal platform with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai.
oneworld alliance, airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures launch investment fund
oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), today announced the launch of a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today's Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation fuel solutions that are cost effective, scalable, and have lower emissions than conventional fuels.
TRAVELPORT APPOINTS JOHN MANGELAARS AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DEPUTY CEO
Travelport, the global technology company powering bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced the appointment of John Mangelaars as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO to boost the company's evolution as the travel industry's foremost Modern Retailing partner. Mangelaars succeeds John Elieson who will be stepping down on September 30.
Princess Cruises Promotes Carmen Roig to Senior Vice President of Sales
Princess Cruises have announced the promotion of Carmen Roig to senior vice president of sales, further cementing her leadership role in expanding consumer demand through strong trade relationships.