Technology

A2B to use £5m to focus on technology

A2Btransfers and direct-sell sister brand hoppa will use a £5 million cash injection to expand further internationally and upgrade mobile technology, the company has revealed

Cruise Nation to open 'state-of-the-art' TV studio

The Swansea-based operator said new content would be produced monthly

Blockchain - does it have a future in the travel industry?

A look at DataArt’s latest projects, and how blockchain technology could be key for the hospitality sector in the future

Amadeus enters the advertising arena

Amadeus has launched a new advertising platform for the UK, offering travel companies a “safe environment” in which to promote their product

BridgeStreet sets up business travel OTA

BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, the US-based serviced apartments specialist, claims to have launched the first online travel agency focused solely on business travel in its sector

The Travel Network Group launches intranet

The consortium said the site would allow it to engage with members and suppliers “like never before”

Sam, Lola and the rise of 'virtual' travel agents

Travel companies are racing to release online assistants, with personification the name of the game.

SpaceX secures first 'space tourists' for moon flight

The private rocket company is the brainchild of inventor Elon Musk

Why Sojern is heralding 2017 as a 'breakthrough' year for travel advertising

Sojern’s new European commercial director Matthieu Betton outlines his top advertising trends for 2017

Why the Competition and Markets Authority wants 'influencers' and operators to be transparent

Forget fake news... the Competition and Markets Authority is stepping up its focus on "influencers" and tour operators

Traveltek showcases systems to boost mobile searches and bookings

The firm said its services would help prepare companies for a “boom” in device-led travel shopping

CoachHire.com appoints The Travel Network Group's Martin Andrew

The company has also revealed an increased focus on technology-led booking solutions for the B2B market

Tigerbay prepares to reveal VR ski holiday simulation project

Virtual reality seen as key to helping operators sell product in future

JFA launches new tool to help Ski Famille

The unveiling of the new tool, Rep Assist, comes just days before Travel Technology Europe (TTE), on February 22-23, where JFA Systems will be exhibiting for the first time in several years.

The return to the exhibition and new product follows the technology company’s celebration of its 25th anniversary last year, and the next stage in JFA’s “All you need is Diamond” strategy.

Making the most out of video

As video grows as a marketing tool The Travel Network Group’s Si Morris-Green explains how agents can tap into the trend

Tui Group sets sights on global expansion

The group has announced its intention to expand into new source markets including countries in southern Europe and Southeast Asia, China and India

MSC Cruises gears up for ‘smart ship’ technology

MSC Cruises held a coin ceremony for MSC Seaview at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, last week and showcased its next generation Seaside-class ships

'Business as usual' at Cheapflights after $550 million Momondo Group deal with The Priceline Group

The Priceline Group announced in the US last night that that it had signed a "definitive agreement" to acquire Momondo Group along with all outstanding shares of the company

Kenya Airways targets increased sales through agents

Airline signs a new content deal with GDS operator Amadeus

Maxing out on social media in Mauritius

How do you make the most of visiting a destination via social media channels? The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority took a group of tour operator marketing staff to the island to find out

DataArt posts record $97m revenue in 2016

Results mark seven consecutive years of more than 30% growth annually, company claims

Traverse Associates opens new office in Canada

Graeme Knight named as managing director of Traverse Associates Software Canada

Australian TMC platform sets up shop in UK

Travelport Locomote to use UK as bridge into rest of Europe and US

Gay or straight - help us take the pulse of attitudes towards LGBT people in the workplace

TTG is asking for the industry’s help in finding out more about attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people working in the UK and Irish travel industry