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New corporate start-up programmes from Amadeus
Amadeus Ventures increases R&D to help customers prepare for next wave of disruptive technology
Amadeus: We'll screen-scrape if we have to
Amadeus unveils its latest drive to improve search and distribution
Take action on cyber security and new tech
Cyber security was in the spotlight at the Advantage Conference 2017 as Deloitte’s Alistair Pritchard set out the key issues affecting the independent travel sector
Ryanair adds new booking platform to boost hotel sales
Online booking specialist eviivo forms partnership with Ryanair to enable travellers to find ’exclusive accommodation’
Guest comment: Ixaris CEO Alex Mifsud on teasing simplicity out of 'payment spaghetti'
In an exclusive comment for TTG Media, Ixaris CEO Alex Mifsud explores the payment complexity
Crisis, what crisis? d-Flo unveils new tool to help travel firms engage with travellers in an emergency
New ’CrisisComms’ tool will help – and reassure – travellers caught in a crisis
Stay safe – the cyber criminals are watching
Data security. It’s not the sexiest of subjects, but it’s an important one for any customer-facing travel business: if you ignore it, it could cost your company a small fortune
Lo Bue-Said: 'Human touch is crucial too'
The Advantage Travel Partnership is hoping to inspire delegates about how technology can boost business and improve day-to-day life at this week’s conference
Man & Machine to take to the stage at Advantage Conference
TTG catches up with Jason Bradbury, conference speaker and former presenter of The Gadget Show, to see what’s in store this week at the Advantage Conference
Bringing newsletters to life in 2017
Newsletters are a great way of keeping in touch with your clients – but how can you keep them engaging, fresh and readable in 2017? Abra Dunsby finds out more
'Do not overlook the importance of cashflow'
Julie Sutton, director of client engagement for travel at WEX, explains why credit-funded Virtual Card Numbers are essential to gaining a competitive edge in today’s travel industry
Opinion: UK suffers from too many ‘digital deserts’
I have the privilege of living in North Wales, one of the most beautiful regions in Britain. While I love living in the country, it does have its disadvantages – not least of which is the lousy mobile phone reception
Snakes on a plane? No, it's hackers on a plane
Travelport to sponsor hackathon on a BA Hong Kong-London flight, with 32 entrepreneurs, developers, engineers and technology designers building apps at 40,000 feet
Why virtual reality is a perfect fit for travel
As virtual reality headsets drop in price, operators and agents can use the technology to bring holidays alive and boost sales.
Fornova secures $17m in new funding to grow travel focus
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners, Waypoint Capital and JAL Ventures inject cash into tech firm
Amadeus lays out its vision of travel booking in virtual reality
Amadeus company Navitaire unveils ’world’s first’ virtual reality travel search and booking experience
Silver Travel Advisor launches Training and Research division
The site is aiming to “inform, educate, energise and excite” travel marketers about the importance of the over-50s sector
Lufthansa Group launches agency direct sales system
The technology has already been picked up by two TMCs while discussions are ongoing with other agents
Digital Travel Summit plans to 'drive inspiration' in the sector
The annual Digital Travel Summit returns to London in June, marking its third year. Conference director Susie Benaim updates TTG on the latest themes
Tui: Agents remain key as digital growth slows
Marketing chief Jeremy Ellis said agents would remain a “critical part” of Tui’s distribution strategy for at least 25 years after a slowdown in online growth
ASA upholds complaint against On the Beach
Advertising watchdog raps online agency over accommodation rating
The holiday cottage business that's become a 'rising tech star'
Northern Tech Awards accolade follows millionth booking milestone
Princess to host agent Innovation Tour for Ocean Medallion
Boss Tony Roberts told TTG the line had seen a “huge amount of interest” from travel consultants in the device
Ocean Medallion 'incomparable' to rivals claims Carnival
The line is hoping to “bring personalisation to everyone” and boost demand from the ‘new to cruise’ market