Technology, Organisations & Operators,

The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, have officially signed a strategic agreement with the European Travel Commission (ETC), becoming recognized research partners and contributing key tourism data and intelligence to support Europe’s national tourism organizations (NTOs).Founded in 1948, ETC is a non-profit organization representing 36 European NTOs. Its mission is […] More

Travelport, the global technology company powering bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced the appointment of John Mangelaars as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO to boost the company’s evolution as the travel industry’s foremost Modern Retailing partner. Mangelaars succeeds John Elieson who will be stepping down on September 30. Mangelaars […] More

The future of hotel distribution is not a mystery. It will either be owned by OTAs or owned by protocols. The choices hotel operators make today—from every global brand to independent inns and three-room B&Bs—will determine whether their businesses thrive or vanish. Last week I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to provide hotel recommendations in Orlando. […] More

Mapbox, the location technology platform, today announced that Tripadvisor has adopted Mapbox for its redesigned ‘traveler-first’ map experience on web and mobile. Tripadvisor is the world’s largest travel guidance platform, helping hundreds of millions of travelers find the best hotels, restaurants, and activities. The new Tripadvisor maps are built with the Mapbox Maps SDKs and […] More

Step into a new era of travel planning, where stress is replaced by AI-powered foresight. Trip.com introduces Trip.Planner, a revolutionary one-stop travel planning hub, powered by AI to transform complex itineraries into effortless, personalised journeys. Whether you’re heading off on a weekend getaway or a multi-destination adventure, Trip.Planner acts as your AI-powered travel concierge—assisting you […] More

TUI has unveiled an innovative gadget set to redefine the beach experience for Brits called the ‘Sand Shaker’. The revolutionary tremor technology platforms are designed to tackle even the toughest sandy stowaways and are currently being beach tested by TUI. Users simply need to step on and shake it off! Gone are the days of […] More

The partnership will provide A&K guests with access to Leica Camera’s unparalleled optical technology, ensuring they don’t miss a single detail of the incredible wildlife around them. Each guest and guide will be equipped with a pair of world-renowned Leica binoculars, allowing for close-up encounters with some of the world’s most iconic animals – from […] More

InterLnkd, the industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has today unveiled a dynamic retail shopping experience for UK-based online travel agency TravelUp. Powered by InterLnkd’s AI-driven matching technology, TravelUp’s new e-commerce platform offers travellers personalised recommendations across fashion, beauty, and essential products – specially curated for their upcoming trips.The innovative solution by InterLnkd enables TravelUp customers […] More