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Relaunched Kosmar introduces trade portal and makes price parity pledge
Kosmar Holidays, revived in October as a start-up OTA, has launched a dedicated trade portal and started offering its first in-house packages
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Ant Middleton plotting space adventure with Virgin Galactic
TV tough guy tells delegates at the Advantage conference in Cadiz he was hopeful of getting onboard one of Richard Branson’s spaceships
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Advantage to launch 'regional communities' to offer greater area-specific support
New groups will allow the consortium to connect and interact more closely with members through new platforms and initiatives
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Advantage to roll out repackaged cruise and airline fares to members
Phase one of the launch will introduce ocean cruising and phase two luxury and river cruise, allowing members to tailor trips more effectively
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New cruise booking site aims to be ‘one-stop shop’
A new online venture plans to become “the Booking.com of the cruise industry”, claiming a unique position in the sector
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Amadeus achieves Iata ONE Order standard certification
The technology provider has been recognised by the International Air Transport Association (Iata) as a capable Order Management System on the ONE Order standard
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The benefits of cloud telecommunications technology
The future of telecommunications is in the cloud, say experts. Andrew Doherty discovers how it can increase conversions and sales
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Infraspeak launches hospitality tech solution in the UK
The Portuguese start-up specialises in maintenance software for the hotel industry
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What will be the drivers of change in hospitality?
How new tech and deeper data insight is set to change the way hotels sell rooms, with more customised options expected
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RoomIt by CWT appoints new vice president of revenue optimisation
Geoffrey Waldmiller will be responsible for improving the traveller experience through the use of data science and technology
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Gatwick airport launches technology solution for blind and visually impaired passengers
The Aira app will connect blind or visually impaired passengers to a professionally trained agent who will guide them through the airport journey
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Virtuoso selects tech start-ups for Incubator programme
The luxury consortium has accepted four travel technology companies specialising in enhancing agency efficiency into its Incubator partnership
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GroundScope partners with DataArt to deliver transport app
Technology consultants DataArt has partnered with GroundScope to offer an iOS app for the ground transportation service.
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Voice-based travel search on the rise, says Google
Voice-based search is becoming increasingly important in how consumers research their holidays, according to Google’s industry head of travel
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TPConnects granted Iata One Order certification
The Travel technology provider will use the messaging standard to simplify airline and accounting systems
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Travel Counsellors to gain digital upgrades
Multi-million pound technology upgrades at Travel Counsellors will enable its members to better personalise their interaction with clients, its digital chief has promised
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How biometrics is reshaping the travel experience
Whether it’s in the airport or at a hotel, biometrics is influencing travel more than ever. Nora Blomefield of digital security company, Gemalto, looks at how the technology is evolving
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Hotel swapping with Nightly.travel
Start-up Nightly.travel allows users to split hotel stays during a single trip to save on costs. Andrew Doherty asks co-founder David Ferreira why the trade should have it on their radar
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Traveltek adds AmaWaterways to booking platform
Users will now be able to sell an “extensive” selection of the operator’s river cruises
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TripAdvisor launches cruise section on UK site
Move will not affect the running of company’s Cruise Critic platform
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Software dubbed the ‘right hand of advisors’ set for UK roll-out
A new software product is looking to revolutionise the way agencies and advisors run their business
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Homesharing rentals to undergo first UK safety checks
Properties will be assessed annually to ensure they are fit for purpose, safe and legally compliant
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Top tips to deter cybercriminals
Graeme McGowan, senior tutor and advisory council member at the Global Cyber Academy, shares his top tips to help agencies minimise the risk of data breaches
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Top tips to keep your data secure
From accessing public Wi-Fi to using a shared computer, cybercriminals have various ways of stealing personal data