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Tech Debate: Are mobile apps necessary for survival in the luxury travel sector?
It seems de rigueur for mainstream suppliers to invest in mobile apps. For a consumer, having up to a dozen across multiple devices is not uncommon.
WTM 2014: Sabre predicts mainstream future for virtual reality and wearables
Virtual reality and wearable technology could soon be embraced by travel agents and industry suppliers.
WTM 2014: South Africa to showcase virtual experiences with Oculus Rift tech
South African Tourism is embarking on a virtual reality strategy to drive inbound vistor numbers.
Managed travel sector urged to learn from Uber and Airbnb
Companies working in the managed travel sector have been urged to explore brands such as Airbnb and Uber to learn how to better present travel options...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts updates mobile concierge app
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has upgraded its mobile concierge app to include functionality for meeting and events planners.
MTT to develops mobile platform and apps for Saudi Arabia Airlines
Irish technology firm Mobile Travel Technologies (MTT) is to develop Android and iPhone apps as well as a mobile web platform for Saudi Arabian...
Pitchup.com appoints German markets sales manager
Outdoor accommodation specialist Pitchup.com has appointed Waltraud Waidhofer as manager of its German-speaking markets.
Half of Brits ditch social media while on holiday, claims study
Half of Brits ditch social media while on holiday, a new survey claims.
UK tech firm sells software to African carrier
British technology firm Worldpay has struck a significant deal to supply payments technology to African carrier Ethiopian Airlines.
Missed online sales costing millions
Travel companies are losing out on millions of pounds in online sales by failing to follow up on customers who abandon orders during the booking...
Wind technology slashes airline fuel bill
Air China claims to have saved almost £1.2 million in fuel costs after trialing technology supplied by airline IT firm Sita.
BCD picks US tech firm to power hotel booking platform
Global travel management company (TMC) BCD Travel has announced its second third-party technology deal in a week.
TripBAM to test ‘cluster’ booking tech with major clients
Technology startup TripBAM is to work with BCD Travel and a number of its major corporate clients over the coming months to test hotel shopping and...
Airbnb meets LinkedIn for new travel start-up social networking site
A group of Danish students is on the cusp of launching a business-oriented social networking service for travelling entrepreneurs.
Airlines look to prioritise funding to invest in disruption management technology
Airlines are increasingly diverting large chunks of cash into developing technology to manage flight disruptions, according to a new report.
Sita reports record revenues approaching £1 billion
Sita today reported that its group revenue for 2013 had grown 4% year on year to almost £1 billion.
Virgin to roll out Google Glass after successful Heathrow trial
Virgin Atlantic is to permanently implement Google Glass at Heathrow Airport following a successful trial.
Google Glass trial hailed a success at Copenhagen Airport
Staff at Copenhagen Airport have successfully trialled Google Glasses as part of a pilot programme to evaluate whether or not the technology could...
Sita and American Airlines embrace new Apple iBeacon technology
New technology at airports will enable American Airlines (AA) passengers to receive real-time updates from the airline on their mobile phones.
Amadeus travel intelligence chief hails data scientist ‘superheroes’
Airlines will soon be using big data and business intelligence algorithms to fill aircraft seats at the last minute and to mitigate the impact of...