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Frontier Airlines accelerates New Frontier transformation with Amadeus deal
Frontier Airlines has signed an enhanced distribution partnership with Amadeus, offering customers a broader range of personalised travel opportunities through third party channels.
Cloudbeds launches integrated payments in Thailand to modernize financial operations for hoteliers
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced the expansion of its integrated payments solution into Thailand – becoming one of the only hospitality platforms in the country to offer fully embedded, end-to-end payments for hoteliers. The launch of CB Pay Thailand brings a seamless, secure, and localized payments experience directly into the Cloudbeds platform. Hoteliers can now automate property onboarding, manage ledgers, settle payments in local currency, and eliminate the need to manually handle credit card data – freeing up staff time and improving the guest experience.
KAYAK Launches KAYAK.ai to Pilot AI-First Features for Tech-Savvy Travelers
Today, KAYAK is rolling out KAYAK.ai where real-time travel information meets conversational search. KAYAK.ai delivers the most up to date, comprehensive pricing information from 400+ providers in a chat-first format that travelers can trust.
Global Hotel Alliance partners with ExploreTECH to streamline hospitality technology procurement
Today, ExploreTECH and Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, announced that they have signed an agreement to make ExploreTECH’s White Label Solution available to its 45 brands around the world to help streamline and simplify hospitality tech search.
DCT Abu Dhabi Enhances Hotel Guest Efficiency and Safety with Emirate-Wide Face Recognition System
Introduction of face recognition technology will enhance guest experience and support public safety regulations. Agreement signed with Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security to pilot first government-led initiative of its kind in Abu Dhabi
Global Leaders Convene at ATM Dubai To Explore AI and Data Intelligence
On the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, Mabrian Technologies and the Almawave Group co-hosted a high-level roundtable focused on the transformative role of data intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI (GenAI) in the travel and tourism sector. The session created by the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council brought together 20 senior executives and thought leaders from across the public and private sectors for an invitation-only dialogue on the future of intelligent travel solutions.
DCT Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches to drive service excellence
Powered by AI-driven e-learning modules, the Visitor Experience Academy will deliver tailor-made professional training across Abu Dhabi’s visitor journey touchpoints
Virtual World Internet: Redefining Luxury Hospitality Through High-End Virtual Tours
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, first impressions increasingly happen online. Virtual World Internet has positioned itself as a leader in immersive technology, specializing in the creation of high-definition, interactive virtual tours that are reshaping how luxury hotels and resorts engage with global audiences. Utilizing the latest Matterport technology, the company delivers vivid, detailed, and true-to-life 3D experiences that allow potential guests to explore world-class properties from anywhere on the planet.
Two Industry Legends Join Forces to Launch WorldConcierge.AI
In a landmark partnership, two titans from the technology and travel industries—Creative Virtual and World Travel Group—have announced the launch of WorldConcierge.AI, a cutting-edge Conversational AI solution tailored for the global travel, tourism, and hospitality markets.. A Groundbreaking Conversational AI Platform for the Global Travel and Hospitality Sector
Bulla Co x Breaking Travel News to Host Intimate Coffee Morning at ATM 2025
Bulla Co and Breaking Travel News are teaming up to host an exclusive coffee morning during this year's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. Taking place on Tuesday, 29th April from 8:00–10:00 AM at the Ibis World Trade Centre Dubai, the event, "How To Win On Social: The New Age of Travel Tourism," promises to be a must-attend gathering for senior marketing and digital leaders in the travel and tourism industry.
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Launches Santa Monica Guide
In a fitting nod to their reputation as "Silicon Beach," there's a new tech-forward tool available for travelers heading to Santa Monica. Visitors can now receive travel planning assistance with Santa Monica Guide, an AI travel genius. Santa Monica Travel & Tourism recently launched the new feature on santamonica.com using GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network.
ATM 2025’s Informal Influencer Networking Session Hits 150+ Registrations — And counting
More than 150 influencers have already registered for the “Informal Influencer Networking Session” at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 on April 30th in Dubai. NaviSavi, the B2B2C platform dedicated to travel User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will host the event to bring together travel content creators and travel brands. Registrations are still open for both influencers and companies.