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Arialdo Piatti
Amadeus on how data and tech can help us to build back better in travel 
Arialdo Piatti, head of product, media solutions at Amadeus, reveals three ways that data and technology can help travel – and specifically DMOs – to build back better.
Aviation has pledged to make the UK’s airlines carbon free. Picture: Ethan McArthur
Dcarbonise Week to examine future of travel and sustainability
Virtual summit will see three sessions led by WTM’s responsible tourism advisor
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Louise Tansey joins Vertical Group as trade sales manager
She will represent its tour operator Amathus Holidays, Disney specialist Instant Breaks and accommodation supplier, Bedbank.com
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
England’s travel rules under attack and winter warning
New travel regime branded ’illogical and discriminatory’, while UK’s energy crisis deepens
Customers can bid on a selection of breaks through the Jet2holidays app
Jet2.com warns passengers about social media scam
Fake accounts have been targeting some of the airline’s customers
Peter Whittle and Pete Aland have launched Digital Travel Media Group
Digital Travel Marketing Group launches to boost tourism's post-pandemic recovery
DTMG’s mission is to change how travel companies use digital technologies to engage with their customers
'We have turned on each other and we must stop'
Abta members to move to new payment system by 10 September
Association’s single payment system is being replaced by a new “flexible” platform
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WTM London signs up travel’s big names for Buyers’ Club
Major travel brands will take part in the club at both physical and virtual trade shows in November
How customer data platforms can help agents market and sell more effectively
How customer data platforms can help agents market and sell more effectively
Customer data platforms (CDPs) allow travel firms to create a unified client database for a personalised experience. Gemma Robaczynski, head of EMEA at CDP Twilio Segment, answers our questions.
TV ad agency offering 'feasible alternative' for smaller brands
TV ad agency offering 'feasible alternative' for smaller brands
TV Response is looking to make television advertising a feasible alternative to Google’s "Pay Per Click" adverts
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App-driven agency aims to become 'Airbnb of booking cruises'
My Kind of Cruise helps cruisers research, choose and book a voyage – all within 90 seconds
Mercury Holidays has worked with tech firm intuitive to improve its search times
Mercury Holidays teams up with intuitive to speed up search times
Travel firm is working with technology specialist to improve website’s user experience
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Travellers want global standard Covid passport, Iata says
Research for Iata shows overwhelming support for worldwide Covid credential standard
Tui's UK boss Andrew Flintham has apologised for delays handling customers cancelled bookings
Tui to offer flexible working permanently in UK
Tour operating giant says it will allow staff to decide whether to work from home or office
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Staysure Group agrees deal to buy Rock Insurance Group
B2B specialist Rock will continue to be run as standalone business following acquisition
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On the Beach defends sales pause despite amber list boost
Online agency wants “more clarity” on destination requirements before reopening peak season sales
British Airways is reducing its schedule because of the current four-week lockdown in England
BA and Lufthansa employ 'pay when you fly' system
The scheme allows travellers to make a flight reservation by paying a deposit and then settling the balance a few weeks before departure
Inspiretec Academy offers remote learning courses for the travel trade
Inspiretec launches ‘virtual’ trade training programme
Tech specialist offers new ‘flexible and interactive’ remote learning service
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Travelport agrees 'landmark' partnership with Amazon
Travelport has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use cloud technology to “accelerate the digital transformation” of travel retail
Galaxi has been co-founded by Phil Turner (top) and Craig Vickors (bottom)
Phil Turner and Craig Vickors return with new venture Galaxi
Industry duo are aiming to ’join the dots’ between hotels and agents
Virgin's partnership with Vertical Aerospace includes the option to purchase up to 150 eVTOL aircraft
Airlines pledge to pioneer zero-emission aircraft
EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic exploring sustainable technology across their fleets
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Portugal holiday prices tumble after amber list move
Peak summer holiday prices in key destinations are now as low as £180 per person
Tribunal upholds former OTT employee's victimisation complaint
Tribunal upholds former OTT employee's victimisation complaint
BDM Matthew Weinreb was dismissed from the company after making complaints
Kuoni will offer Covid testing packages (Credit: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)
Study finds ‘serious problems’ with govt list of test providers
Which? reveals some firms on official list have yet to start supplying Covid tests