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FlightsChannel Expands Reach with Launch of Spanish Website for Spanish-Speaking Passengers
FlightsChannel, an Online Travel Agency (OTA), has launched a Spanish-language version of its website to cater to the growing demand from Spanish-speaking customers, particularly from Latin America. The new site offers all functionalities available in the English version, making the ticket booking process simpler for Spanish speakers.
Mabrian unveils the top 10 internationally best-connected markets in 2024
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence company, has released data on the top 10 countries with the best international air connectivity during the first half of 2024. This ranking reflects the outbound travel potential of these nations, positioning them as key targets in the global travel landscape.
dnata Transitions to Electric Fleet at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport as Part of Green Strategy
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, is making strides toward its goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 by replacing all airside diesel vehicles in its fleet at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with 15 electric smart cars and five more on the way. This transition is made possible by the installation of airside-based electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the airport, allowing dnata to immediately shift to sustainable transport
Airbus, SAS, Swedavia, Vattenfall, and Avinor Collaborate on Feasibility Study
Airbus, SAS, Swedavia, Vattenfall, and Avinor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the feasibility of infrastructure for hydrogen-fueled aircraft at airports across Norway and Sweden. The partnership aims to establish a framework for the introduction of hydrogen-powered flights in both countries, encompassing aircraft concepts, regulatory requirements, infrastructure development, fuel storage, and refueling solutions at over 50 airports.
Choice Hotels Makes History by Moving Entire Infrastructure to AWS Cloud
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by closing its last data center and becoming the first hotel company to shift its entire system infrastructure to the cloud, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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IDeaS Appoints Ibrahim Saba as Principal Sales Director in the Middle East
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of automated revenue management software and services, announced today the appointment of Ibrahim Saba as principal sales director. Based in Dubai, Saba will oversee the strategic growth of IDeaS in a region with one of the fastest-growing hospitality sectors in the world, the Middle East and North Africa.
Mews Acquires US-based Frontdesk Anywhere
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, today announced its acquisition of Frontdesk Anywhere, the San-Francisco-headquartered cloud hotel management software.
Emerging Tech Inspires a New Wave of Premieres in San Francisco This Year
San Francisco’s cultural heart beats just a few blocks from ‘Cerebral Valley,’ a nickname coined last year for the Hayes Valley neighborhood following an influx of Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up activity. Civic Center is home to the city’s most established performing arts institutions—America’s oldest professional ballet company, San Francisco Ballet, the 101-year-old San Francisco Opera, and the 112-year-old San Francisco Symphony.
Hudini provides SH Hotels & Resorts with new brand App
Hudini, a leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry has been appointed by SH Hotels & Resorts, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels and Treehouse Hotels, to streamline services and deliver exceptional guest experiences through a new innovative custom mobile app.
Harnessing the power of data: Cloudbeds and Lighthouse announce strategic partnership
Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software, today announced its strategic partnership with Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight), a leading commercial platform for the travel & hospitality industry. This partnership represents a significant milestone for both companies and is poised to bring unparalleled value to Cloudbeds’ and Lighthouse’s customers.
Trip.com Group and LATAM Airlines Group Partner to Enhance Travel Experience Through NDC Technology
The international travel service provider and the Latin American airline group have agreed to implement the New Distribution Capability (NDC) to provide customers with a better, more efficient travel experience.
Sabre and Hawaiian Airlines sign new distribution agreement
Sabre Corporation and Hawaiian Airlines have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will provide Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to the carrier’s HA Connect™ NDC and traditional EDIFACT content through the Sabre travel marketplace.