The latest tech news in the travel industry
Turkish Airlines announced it will launch its New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKConnect, on October 1. The airline will begin charging a distribution fee for bookings made through global distribution systems (GDS). According to Ahmet Olmustur, Turkish Airlines’ chief […]
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In recent years, internet speed on cruise ships has improved dramatically, enabling passengers to stream services from the comfort of their cabins—this connectivity leap results from new satellite systems and substantial investments in onboard technology. In recent years, cruise
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Carnival Corporation announced that 100% of its ships across the global fleet are equipped with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency global internet connectivity. The completed installation further enhances Carnival Corporation’s onboard experience for its guests and crew to provide even faster
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On Tuesday, Expedia introduced its new AI assistant, Romie, at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The alpha version of Romie is now available for testing on Expedia’s EG Labs, a digital space dedicated to experimenting with
Travelport and WestJet today announced they have signed a new long-term content distribution deal. This renewed partnership between Travelport and WestJet will pave the way for WestJet to improve its retailing capabilities, as both companies start to collaborate on
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A recent survey conducted by digital marketing agency SEO Travel has revealed concerning inaccuracies in travel itineraries generated by ChatGPT. The study found that a staggering 90% of the itineraries created by ChatGPT were deemed inaccurate, with errors ranging
Amelia, a French regional carrier has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Belgium and offline GSA in Luxembourg. Under the agreement, APG will be providing the airline with sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities in
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As Europe sets its eyes on Sweden and the city of Malmö this week, SAS is kicking off the summer season with an AI-generated campaign, welcoming visitors to the vibrant region of Copenhagen and Malmö – forming a stage
Carnival Corporation today announced it has completed the fleetwide rollout of LR OneOcean’s EnviroManager+ software – the most comprehensive and data-rich implementation of the LR OneOcean platform to date – setting a new standard for maritime journey and environmental
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Mastercard announced a new mobile virtual card app that enables virtual commercial cards to be seamlessly added to digital wallets. The innovative app is designed to offer financial institutions more choice in how they deliver the secure and sustainable
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Finnair will suspend its daily flights to Tartu, Estonia, from April 29 to May 31, so that an alternative approach solution that doesn’t require a GPS signal can be put in place at Tartu Airport. The approach methods currently
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Since this summer, All Nippon Airways (ANA) will offer complimentary Wi-Fi to business-class passengers on international flights. However, initially, the service will not be available on three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that are not equipped with the new THE Room
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A vulnerable technology is installed on the doors of millions of hotel keycard locks in 13,000 properties across 131 countries. At hacker conferences in Las Vegas, a group of security researchers unveiled a new method for opening hotel doors,
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In-flight entertainment has a rich history dating back to the early days of commercial aviation. From the screening of the first in-flight movie by Aeromarine Airways in 1921 to the introduction of digital entertainment systems in 1996, the evolution
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The Saudi Arabian tourism management has reached an agreement with Yandex Travel for collaboration. The main goal is to position Saudi Arabia as a priority destination for Russian tourists, who typically vacation in Turkey, Egypt, and Cyprus. In 2022,
