Technology

Tech it up a notch: testing Princess Cruises' Ocean Medallion

Princess Cruises is promising passengers smoother sailing with its new wearable technology, Ocean Medallion. Sara Macefield tries it out to see if it lives up to the hype.

New tech platform to be rolled out by TTNG

A technology consultant has been brought in

Malvern Group launches travel technology solution

The parent company of Super Break, LateRooms.com and Malvern Travel Technology has developed a new booking platform

Technology: the latest trends affecting travel

From AI to NDC, Andrew Doherty reports on the latest tech trends captivating travel

Government to abolish landing cards and extend ePassport gate usage

Chancellor says move will reduce bureaucracy for travellers and speed up passenger arrival in the UK

Why our ever-changing industry continues to thrive

Thirty years ago this week, British software engineer Tim Berners-Lee submitted a proposal for a concept later known as the World Wide Web. “Vague but exciting,” was his boss’s response

Tapping into the travel trends of tomorrow

With the travel industry constantly evolving, it helps to keep your finger on the pulse

How to retain tech talent

Charlotte Lamp Davies, principal consultant at A Bright Approach, on how travel businesses can attract and keep skilled IT workers

Norwegian Cruise Line rolls out app fleet-wide

App now available across line’s 16 ships

Amber Road launches subscription service

Amber Road has launched a new subscription-based travel platform aimed at small and medium-sized businesses

Amadeus integrates Barclaycard’s virtual card tech with B2B Wallet

The technology provider has announced it is amalgamating Barclaycard’s Precisionpay to its B2B Wallet payment solution

Travel companies urged to ‘use tech to find talent’

Embracing the latest technologies to attract tech talent and influencing digital transformation were the hot topics at the C Suite Question Time panel at Travel Technology Europe (TTE)

Competition authority sets out terms of hotel booking site and OTA reforms

Principles for change come after the Competition and Markets Authority identified ‘serious concerns’ about certain practices commonly used in the online accommodation booking sector

Ryanair and Wizz fined over baggage policies

Italian competition regulator says prices are “not transparent”

Dolphin Dynamics to offer agent cruise booking tool

The travel software company has partnered with Cruisehost Solutions – a European cruise booking system – to help expand its operations in the UK and Ireland

TTE: Tech trends affecting travel in 2019

TTE returned to the Olympia London for two days of innovation, networking and technology news. Hear all the latest news in our round-up video

EasyJet unveils baggage app

EasyJet passengers can now scan their cabin bag to check its size before they leave for the airport using a new option on the airline’s app

Crystal’s map tool aims to drive new trade sales

Crystal Cruises has unveiled a new search tool to encourage customers to book its sailings with their nearest travel agent

Touring options for young solo travellers

Budgeting, satisfying an eco-conscience and finding a trip that offers the right balance of independence and security are all concerns for young travellers. Olivia Rook asks operators how they are catering to the needs of today’s newest adventurers

Making the most of Instagram Stories as a marketing tool

Instagram Stories has been shaking up the world of social media ever since it launched. Abra Dunsby asks the experts how to make the most of it as a marketing tool

Paxport and Modulr launch new payments solution

Partnership aims to make payments simpler for travel firms

Princess Cruises holds triple celebration for new ships

Ceremonies held in Italy for three ships under construction

The inside track to Travel Technology Europe 2019

Travel Technology Europe (February 20-21) is returning to Olympia London for two days of innovation, networking and technology news. Andrew Doherty takes a sneak peek at what visitors can expect from the event

Booking sites to make 'major changes' following CMA probe

Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Hotels.com, ebookers and trivago have been the subject of CMA enforcement action