Travel Technology News
Cirium launches the first Airline Routes tool based on satellite-based flight tracking
In an industry first, the Airline Routes tool analyses an airline’s routes using satellite-based flight tracking data to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type .Businesses can identify aircraft demand and where airlines are growing/reducing their network to factor development opportunities/risks into decision making
United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos
United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch: algae biofuel company Viridos.
UNWTO Launches Women in Tech Startup Competition in the Middle East
UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East.
HQ and Gett partner to provide quick, sustainable rides on-demand to corporate customers in London
The partnership expands HQ’s presence in London by leveraging Gett’s network of 7,500+ licenced taxis, of which 45% are electric, strengthening their shared commitment to sustainability
Jumeirah Group Pioneers Industry-First Mobile Check-In Solution in the UAE
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, in partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), introduces Jumeirah Mobile Check-In, an industry-first biometric and digital technology solution.
NEW APPROACHES TO THE MARKETING OF ACCOMMODATION
Search engines, booking platforms or directly on the hotel web site, there are multiple ways of using the internet to book accommodation. Many hotels would like it to be easier to use these channels.
EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT
Good news for tour operators and booking platforms: dealing with different currencies and cross-border payments has now become much easier thanks to digitalisation.
HOW CAN COMPANIES TARGET CUSTOMERS BETTER WITH THEIR ADVERTISING?
How can a company find out more about its customer groups and reach travellers online, what expectations do these groups have – and how can a company target customers better with its advertising? Answering these questions on Wednesday in a keynote speech opening the Marketing and Distribution track at the ITB Berlin Convention, Michael Trauttmansdorff, director of Product Management, Travel Ads at Google, offered some valuable insights.
Amadeus partners with Microsoft to explore the future of travel
Amadeus and Microsoft have joined forces to co-author a new report exploring how new technologies will make the experience of travel better.
JetBlue signs with Chooose to drive sustainable aviation
JetBlue has announced a partnership with climate tech company Chooose as part of its ongoing focus on sustainability and advancing the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Royal Jordanian Airlines expands technology agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, and Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Jordan, announced the renewal and expansion of a long-term distribution and technology agreement to continue to distribute the carrier's content through Sabre's global distribution system (GDS) and to utilize Sabre's leading technology to achieve its strategic goals.
SITA Supports Smooth Travel at Global Sporting Events
For more than 35 years, SITA has been working alongside host countries and cities to help smooth the path for those involved in global sporting and religious events.