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Ponant reveals plans to downsize ahead of move to ‘slow cruising’
The changes are part of the luxury cruise line’s commitment to becoming a zero-emissions company.
Loganair to explore hybrid-electric flight with new partner
Loganair has signalled its support for the development of a four-engine hybrid-electric aircraft that will cover its regional flying needs
TikTok: 7 tips to get the most out of the platform agents can no longer afford to ignore
With TikTok users spending upwards of 90 minutes a day on the platform, on average, We Are Llama’s Marta Safin explores some of the ways savvy agents can use it to their advantage
WTM London to host 'timely' debate around the transformative potential of AI
This year’s Ministers’ Summit will be moderated by ’a well-known BBC journalist’ and will feature more than 50 tourism leaders from around the world
Massive IT outage hits airlines and airports around the world – recap
Ryanair, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines all reported issues on Thursday (18 July), which carried over into Friday (19 July)
AI 'travel assistant' start-up seeks agents for free prototype test
An AI start-up aimed at agents is looking for 50 agents to test its new ’travel assistant’ concept, which it says will give the trade an edge when competing with OTAs and search engines
New Jet2holidays 'booking capture' tool to be rolled out to trade
Dolphin Dynamics developed the tool with input from several miniples, including Millington Travel, Baldwins Travel and Dawson & Sanderson
Hays Travel invests in millennial and Gen Z-focused cruise booking app
My Kind of Cruise has more than 300,000 users across its mobile app, tablet and web platforms, which it claims are predominantly millennials and Gen Zs
Why AI should inspire your travel marketing strategy to change
With artificial intelligence driving the evolution of paid search, here’s how marketeers should respond, writes Paul Henderson, founder of Summon Digital.
Gold Medal ‘to transform travel trade landscape’ with new booking platform
Gold Medal says it will cut agents’ admin with new technology tie-up with Inspiretec that will automate the inputting of booking data
Finalists revealed for Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024
The shortlist has been revealed ahead of the show-stopping ceremony in London on 26 September
Former industry exec Steve Endacott becomes 'AI election candidate'
Former Airtours boss Steve Endacott is to make another attempt at gaining political office, this time as an avatar candidate to promote artificial intelligence
Why travel must learn to tell its story better: eight takeaways from the ITT conference
Hundreds of current and future travel leaders took on some of the weightiest issues facing the industry this week at the 2024 ITT conference; James Chapple reports
Scammers impersonating 'every major UK airline' to trick customers
Consumer champion Which? finds fake X/Twitter customer service accounts for all major airlines operating in the UK
The 7 steps to creating a seamless online booking journey
Create a digital process that supports long-term loyalty and drives conversion, says Alison Rawlings, managing director of Bunnyfoot design consultancy.
'AI can't replace your un-Googleable knowledge,' agents told
Travel industry can’t afford to ’forget the human element’ as it adopts more and more AI tech, Amadeus’s Clare de Bono tells the 2024 ITT conference
Millions reportedly being spent to ready UK borders for new EU rules
Eurostar, Port of Dover and Eurotunnel all investing heavily in preparation for the rollout of the EU’s entry-exit system, the BBC reports
UK ‘unprepared for new EU border rules’, says Lords committee
Lords casts doubts over the UK’s preparedness for the implementation of new national and European border rules
Expedia TAAP hosts exclusive events during its travel agent appreciation month
Following Global Travel Advisor Day on 1 May, Expedia Group is hosting 16 events across three continents this month for travel agents who use the trade-only booking platform Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program)
Transfer firm seeks to capitalise on trade growth with new hire
Suntransfers has appointed Giorgio Valenti as its newest head of sales for southern Europe
'Agents have to work harder to show Google their content is truly valuable – here's how'
Google’s algorithm change means agents have to work harder to show the search engine that their content is truly valuable, writes We Are Llama’s Mags Sikora for TTG
Two-thirds of Brits don't know about the EU's new border rules
The European Union’s entry-exit system is scheduled to launch in October and will replace the current manual stamping of passports
Travel Seen founder Jen Atkinson launches podcast after life-changing event
The new travel podcast by the former boss of ITC explores the life-changing impact one holiday can have on people
What to consider when choosing a new card payment services provider
These are the latest technologies and critical factors for safeguarding client money, says Lee Hughes, business development manager, Axcess Merchant Services.