Technology

Widgety rolls out new tech platform for agents and operators

Initially unveiled last week, the platform will give agents one single space to access content from tour operators and cruise lines

'New technologies help us build a caring culture where nobody feels alone'

"Use technology to your advantage," says Travel Counsellors’ engagement director

The no-queue airport is coming... and here's how

Recent trials harnessing biometric technology at airports including Heathrow and JFK give reason for optimism that the queue-less airport might not be a pipe dream.

Online onslaught: how worried should traditional agents be by the OTAs?

There are now eight OTAs among the CAA’s top 20 Atol holders

Uber unveils 'seamless' flight booking for UK app

Flights on Uber joins the tech giant’s other transport offerings

Expedia to revamp agents' booking portal

Expedia will bring its new B2B booking tool to the UK later this year after tests in the US

Travelgenix partners with Tripian to bolster trade tech offering

The technology brand has integrated Canada-based Tripian into its platform

Ryanair to base additional three aircraft at Luton airport

Chief executive Eddie Wilson said the ongoing rollout of its new Boeing aircraft was a key strand of its journey to net zero

Jet2 invests in development of SAF production plant in Cheshire

The group’s chief executive Steve Heapy said on Thursday (27 April) the equity stake in the Port Ellesmere plant showed how serious Jet2 is when it comes its net-zero strategy

Travel growing increasingly concerned about cybersecurity threats

New data reveals the industry’s worries about cybersecurity grew by 4% in the past year

‘ChatGPT can't yet rival a good agent, but offers a glimpse into the future’

‘Travel is an obvious sector for innovative disruption,’ says Experience Travel Group MD Sam Clark

Expedia calls on ChatGPT to help customers plan their trips

The online travel agency (OTA) is integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning across its platform

Virgin Atlantic renews distribution agreement with Sabre

The airline’s chief commercial officer, Juha Jarviven, said on Tuesday (4 April) the deal will help Virgin Atlantic “optimise” its approach to product distribution

Cruise 2100: shipbuilder reveals dramatic vision for the future of cruising

From drone landing pads to replacing meals with nutrient pills, Meyer Group has revealed its vision for what a cruise ship could look like in the year 2100

The destinations making a comeback according to the UK's TikTok habits

New data shared exclusively with TTG reveals which destinations are on an upward trend according to the video sharing app

Lovetovisit.com secures investment and ponders trade partnerships

UK bookings website Lovetovisit.com secures funds for international expansion

Agency boss pins web traffic boost on adoption of ChatGPT

Travel Safe’s Brett Gerrett told TTG the AI chatbot can help agents offer customers ’something unique’

3D printed meals and 'time travel': easyJet's 2070 vision for travel

Fully biometric passports and 3D-printed meals will no longer be the stuff of fiction soon, according to a new report published by easyJet on Friday (24 March)

The massive tech developments poised to shake up travel in 2023

Experts gathered in London this week to assess the year’s key technology issues at the 2023 TTI Travel Tech Summit

Hospitality missing out on digital payments, tech boss warns

By adopting integrated payment services, businesses could streamline processes and improve customer experience

How travel should up its TikTok game to attract young consumers

Gen Zs – which make up 60% of users on TikTok – rely on the app when planning their getaways, according to a recent travel tech summit

Small firms face same risk from hackers as bigger counterparts, travel warned

Companies have been advised to continuously improve their security credentials as hackers become more sophisticated

'AI will have a huge impact on travel', predicts tech boss

Travel Ledger founder Roberto Da Re said operators and online travel agents (OTA) will be able to utilise artificial intelligence to improve the customer experience

Cruise Croatia revamps website with dedicated agent portal

The enhancements were driven by a 60% traffic uptick over the past year and include a streamlined quote process and added functionality