Technology

OceanMedallion: Touring 'the world's most advanced cruise ship'

TTG went onboard Crown Princess to see OceanMedallion in action

Radisson Hotel Group to launch new mobile app

The application, which will be available by the end of July, has been designed to complement the company’s recently revamped website

Dolphin Dynamics to acquire Travelwire assets

The acquisition, which is due to be completed in September, will merge the capabilities of the Travelwire and Dolphin product range

Digital drive for Go Travel with new bookable websites

Go Travel is working with web agency Zolv to create new bookable websites for its coachholidays.com and Tour & Explore brands

TV and film inspiring new generation of travellers, not Instagram

A new survey of British holidaymakers, however, found the most consistent source of inspiration for consumers are tips and recommendations from peers

Former Celebrity account manager Bhavneeta Taylor joins Travelport

Taylor will report in to Shaun Wilson

Flexible Autos systems down following cyber attack

Call centre staff are available on a dedicated freephone number

Marriott slapped with £99 million fine following huge data leak

Hotel giant’s fine follows £183 million penalty levied on British Airways this week for breaches of new GDPR legislation

Former Sabre chief Greg Webb to head up Travelport

Webb appointed chief executive of GDS provider, recently taken over by private equity investors

Sampling Anaheim's latest attractions at IPW

From spaceships to flight simulators, Peter Ellegard checks out Anaheim’s attractions at US travel trade show IPW

Expert reveals plans for another 'large OTA' to buy traditional operator

It follows On The Beach’s acquisition of Classic Collection

Vamoos introduces new app features

The update will make it easier for travel companies to increase customer loyalty and repeat bookings

AI-powered luxury travel festival to debut in Dubai

TFest will utilise artificial intelligence to match buyers and suppliers more efficiently

Holiday Taxis founder Stanyer launches app for resort reps

"In a world where live chat is the norm, there really is no requirement for reps to waste their time sitting in hotel receptions"

‘Virtual reality could signal the end of tourism’

Twice in the past week I’ve had flashbacks to August 2017 and “the frightening vision of the travel industry” that occupied my mind at the time

ITT announces new members app

Chairman Steven Freudmann said it would "create unique and entirely ring-fenced content for the ITT community"

Inghams adds new tools for agents

Inghams has upgraded its online agent portal making customisable marketing assets, deeper holiday search options and other useful information more readily available to trade partners

RoomIt by CWT appoints new senior vice-president of global sales

Shannon Hyland joins the CWT hotel distribution division following 11 years at Radius Travel

Barritt to join Traveltek as new chief executive

Experienced travel industry boss will replace tech firm’s founder

New social media apps to help boost your travel brand

The commercial benefits of Facebook and Instagram are proven, but a new generation of social media apps are emerging, bringing new opportunities for agents. Andrew Doherty reports

Intrepid targets 'seamless' booking process with new trade portal

New desktop, mobile and tablet-friendly tool to feature live chat, booking progress bar and individual agent logins

Looking at the future of NDC

Experts say New Distribution Capability could revolutionise booking air travel, with many benefits for agents on the cards

Amadeus partners with Booking.com

The technology provider has signed an agreement with Booking.com to integrate its accommodation content on the Amadeus Travel Platform

Advantage Conf: All the highlights from Cadiz

TTG journeyed to Cadiz in the Andalusia region of south-west Spain to hear the latest from the consortium, attend workshops on topics including chatbots and CSR and catch up with agents along the way