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British Airways extends VeriFLY health app trial
The software will allow people to combine travel verification documents and Covid-19 test results in one place, ensuring they are fully compliant with the entry requirements for their destination.
Staytus launches new chat tool to hospitality sector
Staytus has unveiled Hotel Chat, the first chat platform built exclusively for hospitality. The web-based service is designed to connect guests and hotels before, during and after the stay.
British Airways to trial VeriFLY app
The new digital health travel passport is designed to check customers meet the entry requirements of their destination by providing digital health document verification and confirming eligibility.
Amadeus signs new Abu Dhabi partner
Amadeus has signed a wide-ranging technology partnership agreement with OK Travels and Tourism, a fully-fledged tour operator and ticket sales travel company in Abu Dhabi.
Mangelaars appointed chief executive with Skyscanner
John Mangelaars will replace Moshe Rafiah, who has been splitting his time as chief executive between both Skyscanner and Travelfusion, the company he founded over 20 years ago.
Etihad partners with IATA for Covid-19 Travel Pass
The mobile app is designed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with government requirements for Covid-19 tests or vaccines.
Skyscanner seeks to identify underserved airline routes
A new tool will help airlines and airports leverage forward looking search and intent data to predict demand and identify new and more profitable route opportunities.
American Express Global Business Travel signs Concur deal
This agreement brings the full value of American Express Global Business Travel accommodations program to clients using the Concur Travel booking tool.
British Airways facing group action claim over data breach
More than 16,000 customers have now joined the case ahead of a March deadline to sign up to the action, according to PGMBM, the lead solicitors in the group litigation case.
Collazo takes up vice president role with STR
Isaac Collazo has served in a vice president capacity at hotel giant IHG for the past 18 years, including the last two in competitive intelligence with a focus on performance analysis.