Category Archives: Travel Tech

UN Tourism and Hotelschool The Hague Forge Partnership for Hospitality Innovation

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(IN SHORT) The UN Tourism and Hotelschool The Hague have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on pioneering projects in the hospitality industry, aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship while enhancing education. With a focus on stimulating fresh ventures within the hospitality sector and promoting sustainability, the partnership seeks to provide valuable… Read the full press release

The Conscious Questions we should all be asking – and be prepping to answer

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Earth Day Conscious Questions, a collaboration by The Conscious Travel Foundation and Bouteco - powered by Weeva

United Kingdom, 2024-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As the world celebrates Earth Day, The Conscious Travel Foundation, Weeva and BOUTECO are excited to launch Conscious Questions, a resource for tourism businesses.   This open-sourced list of questions acts as an easy-to-follow essential tool for professionals in the travel industry providing all the questions we… Read the full press release

British Airways Partners with Amadeus for Aviation Retailing Transformation

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(IN SHORT) British Airways has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Amadeus, selecting their next-generation technology, Amadeus Nevio, to revolutionize the airline’s retailing strategy. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences through dynamic offers and streamlined booking processes. The adoption of Amadeus Nevio’s modular solutions, powered by AI and open technology, marks a significant milestone… Read the full press release

Amadeus Appoints Mark Cullen as Chief Commercial Officer of Cytric, Pioneering Innovation in Corporate Travel

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(IN SHORT) Amadeus welcomes Mark Cullen as the Chief Commercial Officer of Cytric, its end-to-end corporate travel and expense solution. Mark, based in Boston, United States, will lead all commercial activities, focusing on expanding Cytric Solutions globally. The appointment highlights Amadeus’ commitment to the corporate travel sector, particularly in collaboration with Microsoft to integrate the… Read the full press release

YVR Continues to Lead in Airport Accessibility Innovations

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(IN SHORT) Vancouver International Airport (YVR) remains committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion through ongoing innovations. Recently, YVR introduced Sign Language video boarding messages in multiple languages, complementing existing audio and visual announcements, and plans to expand Assistive Listening Systems to check-in counters. The Curbside Greeting program offers proactive assistance to travelers from the moment… Read the full press release

Accor Spearheads Hospitality Innovation and Sustainability with Diverse Brand Portfolio

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LED BY ITS 45+ DIVERSE AND ICONIC HOSPITALITY BRANDS ACCOR SEEKS TO DRIVE THE INDUSTRY FORWARD WITH AN OPEN MIND FOR INFINITE POSSIBILITIES AND A HEART-CENTRED APPROACH TO DOING WHAT IS BEST FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET (IN SHORT) Accor, a leading hospitality group, is poised to revolutionize the industry with its diverse portfolio of… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Google Cloud to Revolutionize Travel Planning Experience

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New trip planner will bring personalized travel recommendations to mobile app users (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announces an enhanced partnership aimed at revolutionizing the travel planning experience for guests through the IHG One Rewards mobile app. Leveraging Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies, IHG will introduce a dynamic travel… Read the full press release

Emirates Reigns Supreme: Global Winner of Best Inflight Entertainment Award

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has secured the prestigious title of the global winner of the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ in the Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards. Recognized for its unparalleled inflight entertainment system, Emirates offers passengers access to a staggering 6,500 channels of high-quality content, making it the world’s largest entertainment library in the sky…. Read the full press release

Choice Privileges Introduces Innovative Auction Tool for Exclusive Experiences

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(IN SHORT) Choice Privileges, the esteemed rewards program of Choice Hotels International, Inc., has unveiled a groundbreaking auction tool that empowers members to bid on exclusive Choice Privileges Experiences. This new feature offers members the opportunity to utilize their points for unforgettable experiences, ranging from VIP access to concerts featuring artists like Kane Brown to… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy’s AI-Powered Search Revolutionizes Vacation Planning

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Travelers can use natural language to describe their ideal vacation and Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy will recommend matching destinations and home rentals (IN SHORT) Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy is pioneering a cutting-edge search experience with an AI tool that transforms vacation planning. Travelers can now describe their dream vacation in natural… Read the full press release

Weeva’s Sustainability Standard Attains Prestigious GSTC-Recognized Status, Validating Commitment to Global Sustainability Principles

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Weeva's Sustainability team (from left) Nwabisa Mjoli, Dr Andrea Ferry, Emma Bracher and Aimee Henning.

(IN SHORT) Weeva’s Sustainability Management Standard has achieved GSTC-Recognized status, marking it as equivalent to the GSTC Industry Criteria for sustainable tourism. Weeva, a SaaS platform, aids tourism businesses in implementing holistic sustainability practices across various parameters. This recognition reflects adherence to the four pillars of the GSTC Criteria: Sustainable Management, Socioeconomic, Cultural, and Environmental… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Unveils Ambitious Plans for Innovative Growth, Including New First Class Cabin

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A new era of innovative growth including exciting product reveals are in the pipeline In a major development, the GCEO said a new First Class cabin will be introduced by Qatar Airways His strategy for Qatar’s national carrier includes pioneering innovation in digital technologies, products, fleet growth and employee engagement as Qatar Airways continues its… Read the full press release

Swissport Joins Airbus’ OpenCargoLab to Shape Future of Air Cargo Handling

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG has become a participant in Airbus’ OpenCargoLab initiative, collaborating with industry leaders like KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, CHAMP Cargosystems, and Fraport to pioneer data-driven concepts for the future of air cargo handling. Led by Airbus, OpenCargoLab aims to harness digital innovation, including AI and sensor technologies, to enhance the efficiency of… Read the full press release

IATA Launches Digitalization Leadership Charter to Drive Air Cargo Industry Innovation

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduces the Digitalization Leadership Charter during the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong, with leading air cargo entities including Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, and Lufthansa Cargo as inaugural signatories. Aimed at accelerating the industry’s digital transformation, the charter outlines five guiding principles developed in consultation with… Read the full press release

Swissport Adopts CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo to Revolutionize Air Cargo Handling

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has embarked on a significant digitalization initiative by becoming the inaugural adopter of CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo, an advanced cargo operations and terminal management solution. Leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Cargospot-neo promises to enhance efficiency by up to 30% across… Read the full press release

Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training Honored with IATA CBTA Center Innovation Awards

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) bestowed the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards upon Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training. Butterfly Aero Training received recognition for its AI ChatBot, offering personalized, interactive learning experiences, while Emirates was lauded for its Li-Battery Acceptance App, providing immediate guidance on transporting lithium… Read the full press release

Iberia Enhances Customer Experience with WhatsApp Flight Notifications

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The airline’s customers receive check-in and gate information.    Soon, Iberia will also send information regarding changes to flight schedules and connecting gates.    All passengers registered on iberia.com and members of the Iberia Plus programme can use this service.    WhatsApp thus becomes a strategic and preferred channel for customers to receive information in… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency Partners with Future to Enhance Guest Wellbeing with Customized Virtual Workouts

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Guests and members at participating Hyatt Regency hotels in the U.S. will have access to 130 complimentary guided workouts, custom-designed for all fitness levels (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces an exclusive collaboration between its Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform, aimed at enhancing guest wellbeing during their stays. Launching at 26… Read the full press release

Qantas and Great Barrier Reef Foundation Collaborate to Restore Coral Reefs and Combat Climate Change

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Qantas partners with Great Barrier Reef Foundation to accelerate restoration of coral reefs The national carrier to invest $10 million over 10 years including rollout of world-first coral restoration technology Qantas Group launches Nature Action Plan outlining commitment to address nature and biodiversity loss (IN SHORT) Qantas partners with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to… Read the full press release

Emirates Showcases Latest Innovations and Commitment to Berlin at ITB 2024

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Official Opening Tour delegation including Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin, and Franziska Giffey, Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises visited Emirates Return with own exhibition stand reaffirms commitment to ITB Berlin and the German market (IN SHORT) Emirates welcomed senior officials, including Berlin’s Governing Mayor, to its stand at ITB Berlin, marking… Read the full press release

Weeva Unveils Groundbreaking AI Integration at ITB Berlin, Revolutionizing Sustainability in Travel

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Weeva CTO James Lever on the eTravel stage

(IN SHORT) At the prestigious ITB Berlin travel trade show, Weeva made headlines by launching its pioneering AI capabilities, a first-of-its-kind development in the travel and tourism industry. The platform, known for its sustainability management tools, now integrates generative AI, aiming to simplify data capture, offer industry-leading resources, and streamline sustainability reporting. Weeva’s Chief Technology… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises Enhances Onboard Connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink Across Fleet

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises announces significant progress in its onboard connectivity initiative with two-thirds of its ships now equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink, aiming for completion across the entire fleet by May 2024. The adoption of Starlink has led to faster internet speeds, improved Wi-Fi coverage, reduced latency, and lower operational costs on 15 of the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Unveils AI-Driven Travel Experience at Web Summit Qatar

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Qatar Airways, recognised for the World’s Best Airline Website, introduces a transformative AI-driven experience at the world’s biggest tech show, held for the first time in Qatar The new experience is set to transform how customers discover their dream destination (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways, renowned for its digital innovation, introduces a groundbreaking AI-driven experience at… Read the full press release

MATAR Wins Best Use of Big Data Award at Qatar Digital Business Awards 2023

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(IN SHORT) MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, clinched the Best Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics award at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2023 for its implementation at Hamad International Airport (DOH). This recognition highlights MATAR’s commitment to innovation through data-driven solutions, particularly in enhancing employee development and passenger experience…. Read the full press release

IAPCO’s 54th Annual Meeting in Ljubljana: Fostering Innovation and Sustainability in the Meetings Industry

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(IN SHORT) From February 28th to March 2nd, 2024, the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) is holding its 54th annual meeting and general assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia. With around 160 directors and owners of congress agencies attending from across the globe, the event, organized by Cankarjev dom with support from local and national… Read the full press release

Emirates Takes Flight at ITB Berlin: Showcasing Innovation and Commitment to Europe

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The airline’s highly popular Premium Economy seat, and Game-changer First Class suite will debut for the first time in Germany Emirates reinforces its longstanding commitment to Europe, aiming to strengthen and forge new strategic partnerships across the regional travel and aviation ecosystem    The airline will showcase its latest sustainability initiatives to visitors and partners… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Unveils Next-Gen MetaHuman Cabin Crew Sama 2.0 at ITB Berlin 2024

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Qatar Airways will showcase its latest digital innovation at the world leading travel trade show, taking place from 5-7 March 2024 Qatar Airways is the world’s first airline to develop a virtual MetaHuman cabin crew The dynamic reveal will highlight Sama’s second generation capabilities powered by artificial intelligence (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways sets a new… Read the full press release

Design Hotels™ Partners with Weeva to Drive Sustainable Practices in Independent Hospitality

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(IN SHORT) Weeva, a digital sustainability management solution, partners with Design Hotels™ to assist independent hotels in implementing data-led sustainability initiatives. Through Weeva’s platform, hotels can efficiently manage sustainability efforts, track environmental and social impact, and improve operational efficiency. The collaboration includes workshops and roundtables to foster sustainable practices within the industry. (PRESS RELEASE) London,… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Expands Digital Connectivity with DB Schenker Through New API Integration and Developer Portal

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Cathay Cargo also launches a portal making it easier for freight forwarder developer teams to connect with the Click & Ship booking platform (IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo announces the launch of an application programming interface (API) that grants DB Schenker access to its Click & Ship booking platform, facilitating real-time inventory checks, bookings, and confirmations…. Read the full press release

Expedia Group Elevates Long-Time Veterans to Lead New Operating Divisions

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Following the succession from Peter Kern to Ariane Gorin, Expedia Group taps two long-time Expedia veterans to lead newly formed operating divisions (IN SHORT) Expedia Group has appointed Alfonso Paredes as President of Private Label Solutions and Greg Schulze as President of Travel Partners and Media, establishing two new operating divisions within the company. With… Read the full press release