[ad_1] Pride Month fills my personal and social life with pride about my identity as a married gay man. But as a travel technology professional you know what doesn’t make me proud? The woeful lack of technology that addresses the needs of LGTBQ+ travelers around the world. During Pride Month, and to a lesser extent […]

[ad_1] Skift Take IndiGo, a low-cost carrier known for its no-frills approach, is ambitiously venturing into what seems like long-haul flights and introducing business-class seats. The move aims to target a new generation of travelers while adapting to India’s evolving aviation market. Peden Doma Bhutia IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers told Skift that the airline’s new […]

[ad_1] The annual Hajj pilgrimage, a global gathering attracting over 1.8 million participants last year1, is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia from 14 to 19 June 2024. Due to the large scale of the event, ensuring the health and safety of all pilgrims requires a focus on preventive measures. Meningococcal disease has been reported […]

[ad_1] Low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus is implementing a generative artificial intelligence pricing engine (GPE) through a partnership with Fetcherr. The Israel-based startup will enable “real-time pricing and direct fare publishing” to the Mexico-based Via Aerobus, according to a statement. The statement adds that Fetcherr’s large market model “understands market dynamics” and can forecast demand to […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Bastian’s drive for simplicity at Delta follows a disastrous week for rival American Airlines, which cut ties with its chief commercial officer and lowered its financial outlook.  Gordon Smith If last week was one American Airlines would rather forget, consider 2024 the year Delta Air Lines never wants to end. Speaking on […]

[ad_1] Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line, and the iconic Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, have announced the next phase of their exclusive partnership, collaborating on an exhilarating new Spotlight Voyage sailing the Mediterranean in Summer 2025. The Spotlight Voyage, hosted by former Formula 1® driver Pedro de la Rosa and members of Aston Martin […]

[ad_1] The post ForwardKeys: Asia Pacific travel gains momentum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. ‘ForwardKeys’ Director of Intelligence & Marketing, Olivier Ponti, unveiled compelling insights into Asia Pacific travel trends at the PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macau. Highlighting the region’s remarkable recovery post-COVID-19, Ponti’s presentation underscored the pivotal role of increased flight […]

[ad_1] A new study by Barclay’s US Consumer Bank shows collecting points and miles is at an all-time high, with at least 76% of travelers enrolled in a program and crediting them for “the caliber of trips” they take every year. If it’s getting harder to find quality award space on flights and at hotels, […]

[ad_1] Travelsoft is continuing its acquisition spree with a further three acquisitions. B2B accommodation connectivity provider TravelgateX joins Travelsoft alongside reservation technology specialist Atcore Technology and Travel Connection Technology. Terms of the deals have not been disclosed but a statement said, “These acquisitions were enabled thanks to the significant reinvestment by Christian Sabbagh [CEO of […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at Airbnb prices, summer travel in Scandinavia, and booking Southwest on Google Flights. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, May 23. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts Episode Notes Airbnb recently said its […]