Technology

WTM 2015 - Day four social analysis

Take a look at the hot topics and trends generated on social from the final day of WTM

WTM 2015 - Day three social analysis

Take a look at the hot topics and trends generated on social from day three of WTM

Expedia to snap up Airbnb rival HomeAway

Online giant will pay $3.9 billion for holiday rental firm

Advertising technology and travel: How two worlds collide

Why "intent data" is necessary in an uncertain world

WTM 2015 - Day one social analysis

Take a look at the hot topics and trends generated on social from day one of WTM

WTM trends: Facets of the future

Smart technology, tech start-ups and personalisation are all key trends in the future of the travel industry

Shangri-La to use virtual reality to help agent sales

Immersive 360-degree videos will highlight resorts and experiences

Social media on the agenda at Hays Travel's IG conference

Using social media to enhance the reputations of travel agencies will be one of the main themes at Hays Travel Independence Group’s annual conference next month

Travel Counsellors Talks: Technology

What are the challenges for Travel Counsellors in the face of ongoing technological development?

Amazon shuts down hotel booking site

Online giant decides to discontinue its Destinations platform

All power to your customers: harnessing customer data in the travel sector

Liz Barnsdale, from digital agency ais London, explores

Tui offloads LateRooms to Cox & Kings

The terms of the deal have not been disclosed

Zeroes or heroes? Row over trade's future at CAPA

While Ryanair is focusing technology on driving everything in house, Travelport argues it could save agents but a champion must emerge that can lead them forward

WEX signs new deal with Grasp Technologies

New deal will see WEX technology implemented in GraspPAY system

Elite: Personalise social media to ensure success

Big brands are already seeking a connection but travel companies have a head start in helping consumers share their most special moments

TTG Intelligence: How Tui is tackling carbon head-on

TTG looks at what the company is doing to deliver more sustainable holidays

Thomas Cook launches new ‘full circle’ app

Thomas Cook Holiday 360 will be available at five retail stores

Luggage Mule steps up web integration

"This is where we wanted to go from day one," says founder

2015 winners

Who took which trophy home?

STA Travel partners with Airbnb

Accommodation will be available online and via in-store referral programme

Zen3 Group takes majority stake in CWT Digital

Founder Steve Endacott will stay on as non-executive chair

World Routes 2015: Room for improvement to make travel tech seamless

But they also warned there are many challenges ahead before the seamless journey becomes a reality.

Booking a ticket in the first place still has room for improvement.

“Predicative analytics are not all they could be, often making an online search a frustrating experience”, noted Azim Barodawala, chief executive of Volantio.

On the Beach floats on London Stock Exchange

Today’s flotation values the company at £240 million

WEX offers new airline payment system

New Solution for Airline Payments will cut surcharges and give users credit