This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering everything from trip inspiration and planning to virtual assistants. Credntia What is it? Credntia describes itself as an identity management system. The app, launched in 2015, enabels travellers to store all their…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel people moves in tourism and hospitality for February 2017. Friday 3 February 2017: HotelQuando establishes office in the US The accommodation booking site will have its first North American branch in Miami, Florida, after gaining traction with its…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel marketing in tourism and hospitality for February 2017. Thursday 2 February 2017: KLM creates pilot web game The Dutch airline has borrowed from the famous Snakes Game mode, allowing players to “pilot their plane” around a secreen and…

Online travel agencies have databases full of hotel content, ordered so that they can serve their customers with the best offering that has the highest likelihood of a conversion. The state of technology at this moment is on the verge of converting what a customer sees and feels into…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel distribution in tourism and hospitality for February 2017. Thursday 2 February 2017: SiteMinder distributes TFE Hotels Toga Far East will use SiteMinder to power the distribution of its portfolio of properties to third parties around the world. The chain’s…

Momondo has always sought to differentiate itself with not only better metasearch but also more inspiring metasearch. This is a distinctly personal topic for us, as well as a broader discussion point for the industry. NB This is a viewpoint by Pia Vemmelund, managing director for momondo. In the…

As Uber CEO Travis Kalanick settles down for some shuteye ahead of Donald Trump’s first business advisory group meeting in Washington tomorrow (Friday), there may be a couple of things that are keeping him awake. Firstly, how to diplomatically raise the issue of the US president’s travel ban on…

Carlson Wagonlit is going all out in a bid to reposition itself as a digital travel management company – labelling the initiative as “CWT 3.0”. The move to overhaul its brand proposition, structure and overhaul of products comes nine months after the appointment of ex-Travelport chief commercial officer, Kurt Ekert, to…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel devices in tourism and hospitality for February 2017. Wednesday 1 February 2017: Cleartrip integrates with Uber in the Middle East Users of the online travel agency in the Middle East will now be able to book Uber rides within…

New tools and technology enhancements continue making it easier for travel providers, agents and travellers to access trip protection benefits. NB: This is a viewpoint by Beth Godlin, president of Aon Affinity Travel Practice. Insurers are rolling out online and mobile claims capabilities to meet customers’ changing needs, so…