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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.
trivago acquires weekend.com of Germany
trivago has acquired weekengo and weekend.com, a start-up focused on finding travellers inspirational getaway packages. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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.
Six Senses launches new mobile app to travellers
The app has been built to enhance the guest experience, from the initial planning inspiration right through to customising a stay with activities, concierge services and spa treatments.
Virgin Galactic on track despite test failure
During a test flight, the rocket motor “did not fire due to the ignition sequence not completing”. The pilots conducted a safe landing and return to Spaceport America, New Mexico as planned.
Singapore Airlines expands NDC relationship with Amadeus
Travel sellers will be able to make bookings through Amadeus’ NDC-enabled solutions – Amadeus Selling Platform Connect and Amadeus Travel API – starting from January.
American Express Global Business Travel seeks to boost rail travel
American Express Global Business Travel has published a report that examines what is needed to make rail a better option for business travellers.
Amadeus partners with AXA Partners for new insurance product
Together, AXA Partners and Amadeus will offer an end-to-end approach for healthcare and business travel to cover the customer journey from start to finish.
Red Sea Development Company partners with Mott MacDonald
The development has awarded a contract to the engineering firm to provide consultancy services. The company will seek to determine the optimal sustainable vehicle configuration.