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Spanish and Turkish fans will have the most affordable flights to the Euro 2024 final
Which fan groups will have the most chances of travelling to the UEFA Euro 2024 final, next Sunday, July 14 in Berlin? Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, part of The Data Appeal company, analyses the evolution of airfares for this major sports event and concludes that Spanish and Turkish fans will have an easier time flying to Berlin, with one-way tickets of around 135 euros.
United Now Texts Live Radar Maps and Uses AI to Keep Travelers Informed During Weather Delays
United now texts customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its industry-leading effort to give travelers as much real-time information as possible about their trip, especially if things don’t go as planned. For the past few years, the airline has used dedicated teams to write and send text messages to customers that give near-instantaneous details about a given flight – everything from gate changes and boarding times to more specifics regarding aircraft swaps, crew rescheduling and weather events – and the teams now use generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) tools to assist in giving more travelers real-time updates during flight delays.
Lokalee partners with Viator for global destination reach
Dubai-based Lokalee, an AI-powered content platform for hotels and holiday homes, has entered a partnership with Viator, the world’s largest travel experiences marketplace. The partnership will enable Lokalee’s hotel and holiday home customers to offer their guests access to Viator’s extensive catalogue of global tours, activities, and excursions.
Travelport Launches NDC Content and Servicing for Emirates on Travelport+
Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airlines, today announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Emirates and enhanced NDC servicing capabilities are now available in the Travelport+ platform.
Silverware Pay to Debut at HITEC; Handheld Device Keeps POS Functionality at Servers’ Fingertips
This week at HITEC, Silverware will showcase its commitment to innovation with the debut of Silverware Pay, an embedded payment-processing solution that’s deeply integrated into the company’s point-of-sale ecosystem. Silverware Pay enables food-and-beverage staff to manage the entire guest experience from a single handheld device regardless of on-property location or chip-reader type.
IndiGo launches 6Eskai on WhatsApp
IndiGo takes another stride towards enhancing customer experience with the launch of its AI conversational booking assistant, 6Eskai, on WhatsApp.
Human Capital Development Critical to Prepare Tourism Workers for New Age in Tourism with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latest global phenomenon, was a major focus at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, where a Ministerial forum looked at leveraging AI for tourism development. During the discussions, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett highlighted that this technology will be the new frontier for Caribbean tourism and must be harnessed properly to enable more seamlessness within the industry.
Aptech to Unveil NEW Enterprise Accounting Dashboard at HITEC Charlotte
Aptech, a hospitality company providing the best in finance and accounting software for more than 50 years to hotels, will reveal a NEW dashboard for its PVNG enterprise accounting solution at HITEC Charlotte, to be held June 24 to 27 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. Developed at the request of its customers, the tool provides a quick view of the status of a hotel’s financials from the previous night and more. All data is updated in the system in real time, enhancing the ability for hotel operators to make more informed decisions, improve efficiency, and achieve strategic goals.
Future Hospitality Summit Launches White Paper- Navigating the Hospitality Tech Investment Landscape
Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World, the region’s flagship hospitality investment event taking place from 30 September to 2 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, organisers The Bench have published their latest industry white paper on Navigating the Hospitality Tech Investment Landscape.
Hoteliers embrace AI, but lagging tech holds them back, says Cloudbeds CEO
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, hoteliers are struggling to embrace it, despite rapid industry growth. In a recent interview by Hospitality Expert and Influencer Paula Carreirao, CEO Adam Harris explored this disconnect, highlighting both the potential and the roadblocks to AI adoption in hospitality
Allianz Partners USA announces the launch of Allyz® TravelSmart
Allianz Partners USA has announced the launch of the Allyz® TravelSmart mobile app, a new digital platform providing travelers with trusted advice and expertise as well as easy access to a wide range of insurance benefits for Allianz Global Assistance customers. The launch of the mobile app is an important milestone in the expansion of Allianz Partners’ digital platform, providing users with an essential array of travel services.
SiteMinder and Cloudbeds partner to create new distribution and revenue opportunities for hotels
SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, and Cloudbeds, the leading platform redefining the concept of PMS for the hospitality industry, have established a strategic partnership to expand connectivity between platforms and create new revenue capabilities for more than 60,000 hoteliers globally.