Travel Technology News

Skyscanner has launched an exclusive new solution within its Travel Insight Vision business intelligence tool aimed at helping destination marketing organisations better understand the latest international travel trends.The Destination Trends module offers a unique mix of rich historical data and detailed, forward-looking information about inbound travel trends. More than ever,...

Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app.Both are designed to help ensure that millions of visitors can make the most of the 182 visually striking and emotionally inspiring days of the event.The official Expo 2020 app allows users to tailor their visit, matching individual...

CWT has appointed Joel Hanson to the role of senior director of global innovation business development. In this position within the global supply chain partners team, he will serve as the steward for the innovation process and will be responsible for incubating, building and delivering industry-leading products and services.Based in...

JLL has unveiled plans for JLL Short Stays, a new booking platform offering professionally managed and fully flexible short-term rental accommodation in towns and cities across the UK. Business and leisure travellers are able to book fully-serviced accommodation for flexible stays ranging from just three nights to 12 or more...

New research from Amadeus has sought to examine how the hospitality industry has adapted to Covid-19, as well as the trends hoteliers think are likely to stay as the industry rebuilds. Amadeus’ Demand360 business intelligence data shows that hotel occupancy levels are now on an upward trajectory. Worldwide occupancy reached...

British Airways has revealed it will be trialling new queuing technology from Qmatic.The carrier hopes the system will enable customers to virtually queue at check-in by pre-booking their slot time in advance of arriving at the airport.The technology, that is optional for customers, will be trialled by British Airways for...

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has made a binding offer to acquire Egencia, Expedia Group’s corporate travel arm. As part of the transaction, Expedia Group would become a shareholder in, and enter a long-term strategic commercial agreement with, GBT.  Paul Abbott, GBT chief executive, said: “Our strategy is to...

London City Airport has become the first major international airport in the world to be fully controlled by a remote digital air traffic control tower.The news follows intensive testing and live trials of the revolutionary technology during lockdown.All flights on the summer schedule are being guided to land by air...

Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have begun to implement full digital verification of Covid-19 medical records connected to testing and vaccination for travellers based in the UAE.Customers who have undertaken a PCR test in Dubai can choose to check-in without presenting their physical Covid-19 PCR test report. Moreover,...

Skyscanner has announced the launch of Arabic language website on desktop and mobile.In an effort to offer travellers a more localised and user-friendly experience, Skyscanner has rolled out the Arabic language offering across all domains, including UAE and Saudi Arabia. Travellers visiting Skyscanner on desktop, mobile web or via the...

Expedia has launched a rebrand as the world prepares for the return of travel. The commitment comes on the heels of what has arguably been one of the toughest years for the travel industry as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. From an updated look and feel to enhanced product...

Guests travelling with Etihad Airways before May 31st will be among the first to trial the IATA Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.The new technology will be tried on routes from Abu Dhabi to Chicago, New York, Washington and Toronto.Mohammad Al Bulooki, chief operating officer at Etihad...

Emirates has become the latest airline to launch trials of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass.The mobile app is designed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.The first passengers travelling from Dubai to Barcelona...

Cendyn has announced the appointment of Jenny Cybul as chief human resources officer with the company.Cybul is a results-driven, strategic leader who has proven success building and nurturing relationships at all organisational levels. She joins Cendyn with demonstrated expertise in benefits strategy, payroll leadership, international human resources and collaborative problem...

Sabre has announced the introduction of its new airline storefront, designed to make it easier to comparison-shop increasingly complex offers in the indirect channel.Beginning today, the new airline storefront capabilities are available via Sabre’s shopping APIs, which travel retailers can leverage to build a bespoke storefront and enhance their customers’...

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport of the first traveller using the new Travel Pass app to manage their travel health credentials.“The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can securely, conveniently and...

British Airways’ customers eligible to travel to India are now able to upload their negative Covid-19 test results and other travel declaration forms directly into their booking on the airline’s website.This must be done ahead of travel.The new initiative is being trialled as part of efforts to simplify the departure...

Monika Wiederhold from Amadeus has advocated integrating health information into IT solutions at ITB Berlin Now, arguing the move will allow for the reopening of the tourism sector.“We cannot go back to the way things used to be,” Wiederhold quoted World Health Organisation general secretary, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in her...

Anyone who has flown recently will know that the need to show proof of health checks or vaccination status is creating customer pain points along the journey. There are a myriad of digital apps and health wallets aiming to eliminate the paper trail, but not all travellers are keen to...

Singapore Airlines will become the first airline in the world to pilot the Travel Pass mobile application from the International Air Transport Association next week. The carrier will launch the digital health verification tool to passengers travelling from Singapore to London from March 15th. The trial will run until March...