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Walsh appointed deputy chairman of CarTrawler
CarTrawler has confirmed the appointment of former International Airlines Group chief executive Willie Walsh to the role of deputy chairman with the company.
Catto takes up chief marketing role with Travelport
Jennifer Catto is an award-winning marketing executive, with two decades of leadership experience at both fast-growth and established companies.
Ascott signs new distribution deal with Hotelbeds
Hotelbeds has entered into a distribution partnership with the Ascott, a Singapore-based company that has grown to become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators.
Seera Group launches new Almosafer analytics tool
Seera Group has launched a new data portal for industry partners, which offers comprehensive insights on future searches, bookings and traveller behaviour.
Accor deepens hospitality partnership with Amadeus
Accor will recommend Demand360 for use in its properties and work with Amadeus to increase adoption across the brand portfolio.
Travelport renews Korean Air partnership
The travel technology company will continue to provide content and inventory to more than 68,000 Travelport-connected agencies around the world, enabling them to search, sell and book fares.
Etihad Airways updates mobile app
Etihad Airways has extended its digital reach with an update to its mobile application for Android, Apple and Huawei smartphones, enabling guests to manage their journey with even greater ease.
Omio secures fresh funding to fuel expansion
Omio has secured US$100 million in investments from existing and new investors including Temasek, Kinnevik, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, NEA and Kleiner Perkins.
South Africa tourism seeks to rebuild confidence with new app
The new app will aid in the safe reopening of the industry by training business owners on the safe implementation of the Covid-19 tourism safety protocols.
New website to promote Czech tourism
With approximately 20,000 articles available in ten languages, the new site has a more modern look and has been made easier to navigate for users seeking Czech-based information and inspiration.
ITB Community launches in Asia ahead of Singapore events
The platform will create an avenue for engagement between buyers, suppliers and industry players across Asia.
Eurail passes go digital in Italy
Several years in the making, the tech initiative will ultimately create a centralised distribution system for Eurail passes, negating the need for paper tickets.