Technology

'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

How to stop cybercriminals infiltrating your IT systems

There are simple ways to safeguard against the very serious threat of hackers penetrating your network.

Tech firm to offer agents affordable marketing solutions

Travelgenix has partnered with Travel Marketing Systems (TMS)

Travel technology summit to explore cyber security and TikTok

Travel technology summit will look at how to harness Gen Z through TikTok

Former Cook trade lead Brooks-Wiggins joins accommodation platform

Fastpayhotels has appointed her to the newly created role of business development director for the UK, France and the Nordics

Trade fights back after fraudsters target agents during rebound

Agents and operators have been urged to be vigilant to cybercrime and attempts at fraud as criminals target peak booking periods post-Covid. Debbie Ward reports

New trade-friendly experience platform launches to agents

Let’s GoDo will pay 5% commission on every booking made

Cruise app developer urges sector to target younger guests

My Kind of Cruise has reached 100,000 downloads in the first two months after launching

Watch: Royal Caribbean's Icon added as new Fortnite game

Players will be able to play ‘hide and seek’ onboard the upcoming vessel in the game

Metaverse trips 'nearly here, but won't replace real-life holidays'

Metaverse trips will soon become a reality, but they will not replace real-life holidays, Hays Independence Group members were told at the weekend

My Bookings Rewards sees ‘amazing’ peaks continuing into March

Trade rewards platform has seen more agents signing up during 2023

Homeworking agency launches new platform to share fam knowledge

Birmingham-based Holiday Franchise Company said the new technology will help its franchisees make the most of their fam experiences and new-found product knowledge

Saint Lucia introduces new digital entry form for air passengers

The new process is expected to ’substantially improve’ processing times for arriving passengers

Agents' concern over fraudulent bookings increases in 2023

According to recent research carried out by TTG, the trade is more concerned about fraud in 2023 than it was in 2019

Ignore artificial intelligence at your peril, travel firms urged

Travel companies who fail to deploy artificial intelligence will lose out to more nimble competitors, an expert warned

Michelle Laverick and Maxx Wyndham join Marketing Radar senior team

Newly-promoted commercial director Laverick and technology director Wyndham to work alongside managing director Chris Hazeldene

Windstar Cruises boosts WiFi connectivity with Elon Musk's Starlink

The company follows Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean and America Cruise Line in installing the high-speed onboard connectivity

Tui eyes 2030 emissions reduction goal with new sustainability pledge

The group will aim for 24% reduction for Tui Airline, at least 46.2% for hotels and 27.5% for cruise

Web provider claims new client every day as travel sales soar

Travelgenix sees agents embrace web sales as Covid business survivors gain in confidence

Amadeus partners with Cirium to enhance flight booking capability

Amadeus will integrate Cirium’s flight schedules data into its Travel Platform solutions

Inspiretec hires travel technology veteran to lead new business team

Jon Pickles has joined in the newly created role of chief revenue officer

New travel technology supplier to help trade combat fraud

Travelix will launch in February 2023 and offer two new tools designed to reduce fraud in the travel industry

Carnival Corp expands WiFi connectivity with Elon Musk’s Starlink

The addition of the new technology will nearly triple the company’s fleetwide bandwidth