Amadeus, Microsoft, and Accenture Collaborate on AI-Powered Travel Assistant
Amadeus, in collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture, is developing an AI-powered travel assistant within Amadeus’ Cytric Easy platform. Here are… Read More »
Growing Interest in Vacation Rentals in Asia
A recent report by travel recommendations startup Trip101 reveals a significant increase in vacation rental bookings across Asia. Here are… Read More »
Passengers Express Growing Concerns About Flight Disruptions
Travelers heading to airports today often feel a looming threat of travel disruptions, fueled by repeated headlines about flight cancellations… Read More »
IRS Announces Special Per Diem Rates for Business Travelers for 2023-24
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publishing special per diem rates for business travelers is an essential step in simplifying the… Read More »
Consumers Increasingly Abandon Accommodation Bookings Due to Poor Online Experiences
A recent report from hospitality e-commerce platform SiteMinder, titled the “Changing Traveller Report 2023,” highlights the growing trend of consumers… Read More »
Maui Residents Urge Tourists to Stay Away After Wildfires Ravage the Island
A company that organized a charity snorkeling tour near fire-ravaged Lahaina has issued an apology. The sight of tourists enjoying… Read More »
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Invites Tech Leaders to AI Insight Forums
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer has invited several prominent tech leaders, including Elon Musk (Tesla and Meta), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta),… Read More »
Leisure Travelers Seek Personalized and Specialized Hotel Experiences
The leisure travel industry is experiencing a resurgence as individuals eager to explore new destinations and enjoy vacations post-pandemic are… Read More »
High Demand for Hotel Concierges as Guests Seek Personalized Service
Hotel concierges, the individuals responsible for providing guests with information, recommendations, reservations, and other services, are experiencing a surge in… Read More »
West Maui Set to Reopen to Tourism on October 8 with Support from Signature Travel Network Owners
West Maui, the region that endured devastating wildfires in August, is poised to welcome back tourists on October 8, as… Read More »
Devastating Earthquake in Morocco, Over 2000 Dead
A devastating earthquake of 6.8 magnitude on the Richter scale has hit Morocco on Friday night, September 8, at 11:11… Read More »
Digital Travel Sales Soar Toward Record $300 Billion Mark
The travel sector emerges as the fastest-growing segment in digital ad spending, showcasing robust growth trends. The domain of digital… Read More »
Conferma Teams Up with Inlogik to Streamline Hotel Reconciliation with Virtual Cards
Conferma Pay and expense management provider Inlogik have partnered to automate hotel expense reconciliation for virtual card payments, the companies… Read More »
ASTA Unveils Travel Advisors’ Top Booked Destinations for 2023
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) shared the top destinations travel advisors have been booking in 2023. International trips… Read More »
TSA Anticipates Record-Breaking 14 Million Travelers for Labor Day Weekend
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates that security officers will screen more than 14 million passengers during the Labor Day… Read More »
Wyndham’s Latest Addition: TRS Coral Hotel in Costa Mujeres Joins the Registry Collection Portfolio
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has just announced the addition of the all-inclusive, adults-only TRS Coral Hotel in the highly sought-after… Read More »
Snowfall Acquires AmigoGo to Boost Collaborative Booking Capabilities
Travel tech company Snowfall has acquired start-up AmigoGo, an app which allows groups to plan and book trips collaboratively…. Read More »
Surging Demand for Jamaica Vacations Amidst Travel Boom
Jamaica’s strong visitor arrivals continued across early 2023, as the Caribbean nation’s travel demand surged by 50 percent during the… Read More »
Google Introduces New Travel Feature Service
Users of Google’s travel services will now have a new feature to play with. The search giant has added a… Read More »
Global Hotel Prices on the Rise with Europe Leading the Surge
Hotel prices around the world have climbed this summer as Europe continues to thrive without coronavirus-related restrictions. According to Business… Read More »
Travlr ID Aims to Revolutionize Traveler Data Management as the ‘Telecom’ of the Industry
Traveler identity network Travlr ID earned top honors at this year’s Business Travel Show’s Innovation Faceoff, and for founder and… Read More »
Quark Expeditions Unveils AI Virtual Assistant for Travel Advisors
Quark Expeditions launched a new Partner Portal for travel advisors, in addition to a new AI resource specifically for advisors… Read More »