Technology

How itinerary software can help agents sell more effectively

From producing engaging content to reducing paper waste, itinerary management software can have tangible benefits for agents

Gatwick to introduce auto-boarding in 2022

The technology will be deployed in the new Pier 6 extension

OTAs and booking sites agree to new 'sector-wide' reforms

Competition and Markets Authority probe sparks pledges from sites include On the Beach, Google, TripAdvisor, Airbnb and Skyscanner

US Esta website to undergo redesign

The website for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (Esta) for travellers to the US is to undergo a redesign to improve functionality

Watch: TTG joins Amadeus in Nice

Travelport appoints new European agency sales chief

Alistair Rodger joins GDS operator from Hotelbeds Group

How Vertical Systems' vTarsc is benefiting travel sellers

Vertical Systems’ upgraded vTarsc is continuing to help businesses sell travel. Andrew Doherty speaks with one agent championing the technology

Tech giants and NDC-enabled airlines 'threaten OTA model'

Delegates at the World Aviation Festival in London told OTAs must ’vastly improve’ customer experience – or risk extinction

Lundgren: 'We want to get easyJet Holidays right'

CEO reaffirms commitment to relaunching airline’s tour operation this year

Jet2holidays launches 'win a website' incentive

Operator is giving away four websites to its independent agent partners

Prince Harry reveals industry-backed sustainable travel initiative

Travalyst, launched in Amsterdam today, has been created to "mobilise the travel industry as a catalyst for good"

Azam leaves Travlaw to grow travel division at tech-focused firm

Kemp Little is looking to expand its travel practice

Last call for BorderlessLive tickets

WTM’s new influencer event to take place over 6-7 September

Amadeus-CyberSource deal to boost fraud protection

The agreement will ensure travel businesses can deliver SCA and protect clients against fraud

The dos and don'ts when dealing with a data breach

How should you deal with a personal data breach? Farina Azam, head of commercial at Travlaw, offers practical steps and advice

Solmar working on new tech platform to boost agent distribution

Villa specialist says new systems will make it quicker and easier for agents to work with the operator

Holiday Extras launches new trip planning feature for app

Heha! enables users to discover airport parking spaces, book hotels, lounges and transfers in one search

Do resort apps pose a threat to reps?

From booking excursions to sharing tips, holiday apps are improving the customer experience. But can they ever replace resort reps? Andrew Doherty reports

British Airways begins trialling onboard VR headsets

The carrier said the experience would offer passengers "their own 3D cinema in the skies"

Dolphin Dynamics to host sixth annual five-a-side tournament for Just a Drop

TTG Media will once again join in the fun as media partner

Culture Trip debuts online booking platform

Travel inspiration site to ramp up experience bookings next year

Good Travel Management targets SMEs with new website

The Hull-based travel management company has vowed to help solve business travel-related problems for small to medium-sized companies

Ingenico Group launches TravelHub international payments solution

The technology enables travel companies to process payments in Asia, Latin America and Europe

Travelport working with WhereTo and TTS to usher in the ‘Next Generation Storefront’

NGS capability has been designed to help agents better inform clients of airfare options