Technology

Families jeer Air France execs as manslaughter trial begins

Trial into Rio-Paris air disaster opens with Air France and Airbus both accused

Kuoni parent invites applications for sustainable tourism projects

It comes after the DER Touristik Foundation launches a new website with a ’take action’ section

Expedia enhances agents' booking tool

Expedia makes live chat available to agents in the UK and Ireland

Newmarket Holidays updates trade website with customisable assets

A new centralised location for downloadable product material is one of the new additions

Tech firm snaps up luxury operator to accelerate push into travel

Booked it Group follows acquisition of Party Hard Travel in April with move for More Life VIP

The new Inspire and Compare booking funnel will provide travel companies with a new customer acquisition path

Iberostar to utilise AI technology to become zero-waste

The group will install Winnow technology in more than 100 hotels to prevent the waste of five million meals per year and stop emitting almost 8,000 tons of CO2 per year

The future is now: 10 luxury travel trends for the rest of the decade

What do the remaining seven years of this decade hold for the future of luxury travel?

A-Rosa River Cruises reveals new smartphone app

The app is currently available for all guests sailing on new-ship Sena, ahead of a fleet wide roll out for the 2023 season

Holiday Franchise Company's new tech 'will streamline booking process'

The new technology will help agents streamline the process of turning around customer’s holiday quotes

No evidence guest data compromised in cyber attack, says IHG

Hotel giant reveals its booking systems were back online within around 48 hours following a ’criminal’ attack on 5 September

New online tool launched to help customers book sustainable trips

Ecosy launched on World Tourism Day 2022 (27 September)

GDS use among agents on the up in wake of the pandemic

Amadeus-commissioned poll of agents finds GDS use is increasing despite other options on offer

Vertical Travel Group tightens customer card payment policy

Tech firm will only take payments complying with two-factor authentication standard

'Evaluate your technology to get set for success' says Inspiretec

Simon Powell, CEO at Inspiretec, discusses how businesses can update their technology

Virgin Voyages' new platform to 'simplify' trade bookings

The line will also offer $100,000 USD in commission bonuses and a trip to Richard Branson’s Necker Island

Ex-Virgin Galactic boss set for WTM London keynote

Will Whitehorn’s presentation will be the first time WTM London has featured space travel as part of its main stage programme

Aer Lingus 'back to normal' following systems failure

Aer Lingus cancels 51 flights to due IT problems on Saturday

Cyber attack takes down hotel giant IHG's booking systems

Company’s technology systems ‘subject to unauthorised activity’ says IHG in statement

Registration opens for WTM London 2022

WTM London has opened registration for attendees, promising a full programme of events

Google to phase out Book on Google for flights this month

Search giant to stop offering direct booking functionality and will instead channel web users to partners such as airlines or OTAs

Elon Musk's Starlink to power Royal Group's high-speed onboard WiFi

SpaceX satellite tech to speed up internet onboard Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships, along with all new vessels for each of the brands

Leger Holidays launches new website to streamline trade booking process

Agents will be able to access more destination selling points such as local attractions and food and drink highlights

Hurtigruten partners with Traveltek to expand trade distribution

The line will sell Coastal Express and Expedition sailings through the travel technology provider’s iSell platform