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Breaking Terrain Limits: Fat Tyre E-Bikes for a Smoother Ride
In modern cycling, many riders long to break free from terrain limitations and enjoy a more diverse, liberating ride. However, traditional electric bicycles often struggle when encountering different terrains. For those seeking bigger challenges and greater freedom, the fat tyre electric bike is the ideal solution. Its unique design allows it to easily handle various terrains, turning every stretch of road into a smooth journey.
KSA’s New Murabba signs MoU with tech giant NAVER Cloud
New Murabba, a Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korean tech giant, NAVER Cloud Corporation, for its 14 sq km mixed-use urban destination development currently under construction in Riyadh, KSA. The agreement was signed by New Murabba CEO Michael Dyke, during the company’s Investment and Partnership Forum, taking place this week in Seoul, South Korea.
United Mobile App Now Gives People More Information About Their Connecting Flight
United is ready for peak summer travel season with the official launch of new, personalized mobile app features that make catching connecting flights easier.
Virgin Voyages Selects Nuvei to Power In-App Payments on the "World's Most Irresistible Cruise Line"
Nuvei today announced that it has been selected by Virgin Voyages to power in-app purchases aboard its award-winning cruise ships. The new agreement continues Nuvei's growing partnership with the Virgin family of brands, which includes Virgin Holidays and Virgin Atlantic, and strengthens its position as a leading payments provider in the global travel and hospitality industry.
Visit Seattle Launches Emerald, a Custom AI Travel Genius Powered by GuideGeek
With unrivaled natural beauty, world-class attractions, major sports teams, a thriving arts and culture scene, and culinary delights around every corner, there is an abundance of adventures for all kinds of visitors to the Seattle area. Luckily, a new AI tool is making it easier than ever to navigate the destination. Emerald is an AI travel genius recently launched by Visit Seattle, the official destination marketing organization for Seattle and King County, and powered by GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network. This new tool provides visitors with instant, custom recommendations and travel planning assistance.
JetBlue Brings Customers Added Peace of Mind with New Bag Tracking
JetBlue has announced two major enhancements to its baggage experience: a new mobile app feature that provides customers with real-time updates on the status of their checked bags, and a new option that allows customers to securely share the location of an Apple AirTag or Find My network accessory placed inside their checked luggage.
Jet2.com and Kyte sign Distribution Agreement
Jet2.com and airline technology company Kyte, today - [24 June 2025] - announce a distribution partnership in a new move from Jet2.com to connect to more travel sellers including TMCs and Corporate Booking Tools. Seats with Jet2.com, the UK’s third largest airline, will now be available on the Kyte platform, with all ancillaries also available.
NaviSavi’s CEO Takes the Stage with Travel Leaders at the Travel Tech Show in London
Sally Bunnell, founder and CEO of NaviSavi, the B2B2C travel platform dedicated to User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will take the stage at the TravelTech Show in London on June 26th.
Lufthansa Group and Airbus collaborate for business travel with SAF
The Lufthansa Group has been working on sustainable transformation in aviation for many years and offers companies a wide range of customized options for more sustainable flying. Now, the Lufthansa Group is entering into an agreement with Airbus in the field of more sustainable business travel. Since June 1, the “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare“ has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights taken by its employees within Germany. This Lufthansa Group business fare enables offsetting of parts of the calculated CO2 emissions through the subsequent use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in future flight operations.
ForsaTEK 2025 offers platform for high-impact, scalable innovation
The Emirates Group’s annual flagship innovation and technology forum, ForsaTEK, is once again bringing cutting-edge technology partnerships, dynamic start-ups, thought-provoking discussions, and emerging talent developing game-changing concepts to the fore.
Mozio and GoNexus Group announce strategic partnership
Mozio, the leading global ground transportation platform, and GoNexus Group, a global leader in experiences and mobility, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified, scalable solution that expands and simplifies B2B access to ground transport worldwide. This collaboration marks a major milestone for NexusCube, the B2B marketplace of GoNexus Group, as it expands its offering through Mozio’s extensive supplier network spanning 3,500+ airports in 180 countries. Simultaneously, Mozio gains access to NexusCube’s diverse portfolio of mobility inventory —powered by Juniper Travel Technology’s robust, scalable infrastructure—ensuring seamless API integration across both systems.
Technology is making travel even easier this summer
Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” said Ganesh Jayaram, American’s Chief Digital and Information Officer. “With our renewed focus on the customer experience, we’ve ramped up our digital capabilities throughout the travel journey so our customers can focus on what matters most: getting to their destination.”