TechnologyAccomable and EuTravel partner to provide transport for disabled travellersUK travel start-up Accomable, which bills itself as ‘the Airbnb for disabled people’ has partnered with EuTravel to help it offer door-to-door transport for those with mobility issues. EU-funded project EuTravel says it is working with major GDS providers and … Continue reading → Aug 16th, 2017 at 13:47
TechnologyVirtual tours and digital assistants: UK holidaymakers think future of travel lies in techTravel companies are being encouraged to embrace new technologies to create a more immersive and enjoyable travel experience for holidaymakers, new research suggests. Artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are all identified as new enhancements. Almost … Continue reading → Aug 16th, 2017 at 08:26
TechnologyHotels must get social media savvy to tap into younger customersHotels targeting younger customers should make sure they are social media savvy, according to research by Travelzoo. The travel deals website has found that 55% of survey respondents born after 1996 – known as Generation Z – say how their … Continue reading → Aug 15th, 2017 at 17:31
Tour operatorsOnline package travel regulations revealed by UK governmentProposals aim to protect a further 10 million British holidaymakers who book travel online. Continue reading → Aug 14th, 2017 at 09:06
TechnologyAirline IT meltdowns and cyber attacks face government finesMinisters consult on forcing firms in essential services to protect systems Continue reading → Aug 11th, 2017 at 14:58
SuppliersBetabeds to be closed down by AlpharoomsAll trade bookings will be honoured, says company Continue reading → Aug 11th, 2017 at 14:41
AccommodationAirbnb to fight Balearics laws limiting flat rentalsCrackdown by Spanish island’s government started this week with new licensing law Continue reading → Aug 11th, 2017 at 14:30
TechnologyPeer-to-peer platforms face tax payment crackdownProposals made on how to ensure tax paid by Airbnb and similar businesses matches the volume and value of transactions Continue reading → Aug 11th, 2017 at 14:19
Travel agentsTech associations refute claim that OTAs ‘mislead’ consumersThe UK B&B Association has filed a series of complaints to the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) against Booking.com and other OTAs. Continue reading → Aug 11th, 2017 at 14:12
TechnologyMarriott reveals the eight shortlisted start-ups for 2017 European TestBed acceleratorAlmost 150 start-ups from 24 different countries submitted entries and technologies for consideration. Continue reading → Aug 10th, 2017 at 18:14
TechnologySkyscanner sees search activity pick up as the UK gets a summer drenchingComparison of activity finds 22% increase in searches in last two weeks compared to previous period Continue reading → Aug 10th, 2017 at 18:07
Tour operatorsGuest Post: How Teletext Holidays has focused on non-bookers to improve brand sentimentSteve Endacott, chairman of Teletext Holidays and sister technology firm Zen3, explains how call centre analytics developed to use artificial intelligence has been deployed to boost how the brand is viewed by callers who don’t convert Continue reading → Aug 9th, 2017 at 15:56
TechnologyBattle for scarce travel tech skills set to heat up in LondonMore than half of advertised IT roles in travel are based in London where the sector pays a premium for the best talent, exclusive research for Travolution has found. Continue reading → Aug 9th, 2017 at 15:52
TechnologyCompany Profile: UK start-up CityStasher sets out to become the ‘Airbnb of luggage’A UK start-up that has declared itself the “Airbnb of luggage” is offering customers the chance to leave their bags at ‘stash points’ at hotels and convenience stores. Continue reading → Aug 9th, 2017 at 15:11
Travel agentsWholesaler Bookabed adds ‘anywhere’ search and appoints UK managerSite features fresh ‘agent-friendly’ look and Anywhere Search for first time Continue reading → Aug 9th, 2017 at 13:10
Travel agentsTravel Professionals brings in TripMate booking tool for corporate clientsIndependent leisure and corporate travel agency Travel Professionals has implemented online booking tool for business travellers TripMate into its business Continue reading → Aug 9th, 2017 at 13:05
