Travel Technology News
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.
Ahead of FITUR BEONx launches study revealing the highest prices ever recorded
Spanish hospitality sees unprecedented growth post-COVID, surpassing pre-pandemic limits. According to INE, prices surged by 14.68% (2002-2020) and skyrocketed 27.98% in only the last two years.
Sabre and IAG expand partnership with multi-year distribution agreement including NDC content
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) that will expand their existing partnership and further promote modern travel retailing practices.
Lokalee raises USD 5.6 Million of pre-Series A Funding
The hospitality content platform earns pre-series A funding for further investment in accelerated product development and European expansion strategies
Navigating the Skies: Anticipated Airline and Aviation Changes in 2024
As we embark on a new year, the airline and aviation industry is poised for significant transformations in 2024. Emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, changing travel patterns, and global events are expected to shape the future of air travel.