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United Invests Another $15 Million in Electric Flying Taxi Market with Eve
United today announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility and a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options, expecting the first deliveries as early as 2026. This marks another significant investment from United in flying taxis – or eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle)
Vietnam Airlines extends long-standing relationship with Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an extended distribution agreement with Vietnamese flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The new deal means that Vietnam Airlines will continue to distribute its content to the large network of travel agents through Sabre’s extensive travel marketplace
Delta adds service to Las Vegas from 19 global cities for CES 2023
Delta will offer additional flights from 16 U.S. cities and three of its international hubs to Las Vegas for CES® 2023 — the most influential tech event in the world. The nearly 320 inbound and outbound flights account for an approximately 50% seat increase over the regular Las Vegas schedule in January.
Tiger Woods And Rory McIlroy Form Sports Media And Technology Company
Along with TMRW Sports, and according to Golfweek(opens in new tab), the duo have also proposed a number of stadium-based events to combat the LIV threat, with the series featuring a number of one-day events designed to complement the PGA Tour.
Solare Hotels and Resorts choose Sabre as the tech partner
This will strengthen Sabre’s position in the Japanese marketplace while enabling Solare Hotels to broaden its geographic reach and potential revenue opportunities.
Tourism Tasmania has launched its new immersive and personalised digital experience
Tourism Tasmania has launched its new immersive and personalised digital experience, Discover Tasmania, which enables users to explore Tasmania and helps travellers shape a trip best suited to their preferences.
New Study Reveals Which Hotel Booking Website Offers the Best Deals
Travel insurance comparison site InsureMyTrip examined relevant data to determine which hotel booking website offers travelers the most cost-effective choices.
American Airlines launches mobile ID With TSA PreCheck
American Airlines customers with TSA PreCheck can now breeze through the airport with just their phone and their face, thanks to a collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration to test mobile identification.
Kiwi.com announces private placement of €100m as company’s growth accelerates
Kiwi.com, the travel technology company, has announced an investment of €100 million, one of the largest of its size in a Czech start-up. The capital will be used to support its position in the global travel industry.
Dubai reinforces status as global tech hub
Dubai continues to enhance its competitiveness as a global tech hub thanks to a robust regulatory framework, pro-business administration and access to talent. Cloudflare is just one of the many tech companies to set up operations in the emirate.
Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum establishes digital task force
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is setting up Dubai Metaverse Strategy as the emirate sets its sights on being the world’s best city in the virtual space.
Update on Marriott International’s Fight to Combat Fraudulent Robocalls
Marriott International, Inc. today filed an amended lawsuit in federal court in Virginia to name ten defendants responsible for fraudulent “robocalls” and other misuse of Marriott’s name.