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Ryanair app now supports Google Pay
Ryanair has announced that its Android app now supports Google Pay. The move provides customers with even more ways to book and pay for the lowest fares on the Ryanair app, which has been downloaded over 31 million times to date.
Trainline claims £8m in savings from price prediction tool
Trainline has claimed UK rail travellers have saved £8,822,510 since the launch of its Price Prediction feature, the UK’s first predictive rail pricing tool, seven months ago.
Frasers Hospitality partners with Duetto for new long-stay revenue app
Frasers Hospitality is collaborating with Duetto to design new features within an app that will yield room rates on long stays, a traditionally underserved segment.
Saudi Arabian Airlines selects Sita for IT overhaul
Saudi Arabian Airlines has selected Sita to support its strategic expansion plans, by introducing modern, world-class IT infrastructure across 200 of the airline’s offices located in 100 cities and airports in 60 countries.
Qatar Airways rolls-out Inmarsat GX Aviation technology
Qatar Airways passengers can now experience high-speed broadband connectivity using Inmarsat’s GX Aviation technology.
Marriott seeks Chinese travellers with new digital solutions
Marriott International has redesigned its storefront on Fliggy, Alibaba’s travel service platform, and revealed the rollout of Post Post Pay functionality across more than 1,000 Marriott hotels globally.
Amex Global Business Travel launches ground transport platform
American Express Global Business Travel has unveiled a multi-channel ground transportation platform that gives travel managers and travellers expanded flexibility, choice and control.
Japan Airlines signs distribution partnership with Travelport
Under the agreement, JAL will continue to use Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising solution, joining over 250 other airlines, allowing them to display their branded fares and ancillary content in a graphically rich manner.
Ctrip.com takes stake in supersonic airplane developer Boom
Ctrip.com has announced the completion of a strategic investment in Boom Supersonic, the leading supersonic airplane developer. Boom is applying the proceeds to accelerate the development of the company’s Mach-2.2 airliner.
ATM 2018: Hyperloop potential examined in Dubai
Innovative Hyperloop connections could reduce travel times between Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport by around 34 minutes at some stage in the future, according to expert panellists speaking on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage.
TripAdvisor acquires Bokun to grow experiences offering
TripAdvisor has acquired Bokun, a leading provider of business management technology for the tours, attractions and experiences industry.
Airbnb unveils first professional co-hosts for UK market
Airbnb has announced the first three UK companies to join its professional co-host program, aimed at making home sharing easier for hosts.