Each new year gives us a unique opportunity to review priorities and put together a sound plan for progress. We’ve looked at the prevailing themes in our airline technology coverage for 2017 and identified 10 priorities that airlines may want to put on their master tasks lists. #1 Improve…
This is a viewpoint from David Chapple, event director for Travel Technology Europe. There are so many innovations in hotel and travel technology at the moment that it is a challenge to single out what will be the must-have technology of 2018. Crucial to buyers in Europe will be…
While we’re not streaming live, we’re live blogging from CES 2018. As the world’s biggest technology show, it offers an insightful view into how consumer expectations may shift alongside new and emerging technologies. This view can then inform decisions made in the travel and hospitality industries — after all,…
Serko Ltd., an online travel booking and expense management company based in Auckland, New Zealand, will test additional Routehappy content in its new premium online corporate booking tool, Zeno. The Australia-based company will be the first company to integrate Routehappy Hub Universal Product Attribute and Universal Ticket Attribute content…
This is a viewpoint from Katherine Grass, Head of Innovation and Ventures at Amadeus. The world of technology is vast. And with the rise of startup culture, there seem to be never-ending opportunities for entrepreneurial minds to grow ideas and build businesses. While not quite at the peak we…
Sponsored by Worldpay. Worldpay is hosting its first ever Talk Travel Forum. Join one of the largest payment providers in travel e-commerce and other travel professionals for a day that will include the latest travel industry trends, discovering the newest payment insights and networking with industry peers. This forum…
Chrome River Technologies Inc., a developer of expense management and expense report software, received a further $35 million in a December funding round from its existing investors: Argentum Group, Bain Capital Ventures, First Analysis and Great Hill Partners. The funding will be used to support international expansion, product innovation…
Southwest Airlines agreed to pay $15 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit that charged the four largest US airlines with collusion. The case, In re Domestic Airline Travel Antitrust Litigation, claimed that American, Delta, Southwest and United airlines conspired to keep fares unnaturally high by keeping capacity low. Southwest…
This is a viewpoint from Brendan Inglehart, founder of AltSTATES. There are a number of factors that go into determining the premium you pay for travel insurance. Your destination plays a big role as some places are more dangerous than others. The purpose of travel is important in determining…
In the old days, high tech and a cruise didn’t go together. Cruises were a throwback to a time past, with formal dining and postcards rather than smartphones and video games. No longer. The cruise industry is enhancing guests’ personal experience with high tech. With these innovations, guests have…