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Travel search on the cusp of a new era
Speaking at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week in a session on “How To Build Influence with Gen Z in Just 30 Seconds”, Marc-Antoine Simon, industry manager, Travel and Tourism – MENA, TikTok, shared insights on the latest trends in community-led marke [...]
APAC performs best in Air Distribution as Amadeus records double-digit growth in Q1 2024
Technology provider Amadeus has recorded double-digit growth across all reported segments demonstrating strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2024.
Financial Highlights for Q1 2024:
Air Distribution revenue grew by 12.6% to €764.4 million.
Air IT Solutions re [...]
From the revolution in human-machine interface, to transformation of the Middle East, it’s all happening here
Key takeaways from Phocuswright WiT Middle East
There’s nothing like being on the ground, and getting around, to feel the energy and vitality of a region on the move and my trip, covering Saudi and Dubai, this time left me with no doubt that this is a market that will shape the future of global [...]
Asia-Pacific continues to lead the way with 38.5% surge in airlines demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data for March 2024, revealing a surge in global passenger demand.
Here are the key highlights:
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), increased by 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, [...]
Car rental accelerates evolution. Shop before you fly. Talking the walk in wellness tourism. Exploration ship plumbs the depths.
Tech is driving car rental evolution
A report from OAG has taken a deep look at the car rental industry which, the airline data analyst says is “undergoing its biggest transformation yet, fuelled by aviation data, advanced technology and shifting consumer preferences”.
Collaborations, greene [...]
Spotnana partners with Copa Airlines, offering NDC and ancillary services to Latin America travellers
Spotnana, known for itsTravel-as-a-Service platform, has collaborated with Copa Airlines to bring advanced NDC capabilities to travellers across Latin America. This integration, developed in just one day, provides travellers with direct access to Copa Airlines’ content, including sales promotions [...]
How an Indian techie, inspired by his first computer, is disrupting corporate travel
Building tech alone won’t make an impact, says company co-founder. Products must be business-first.
You’ve heard of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), but Travel-as-a-Service is a term uniquely coined by Spotnana – a service provider that calls itself a cocktail of ‘Online booking tool provider, [...]
Biometrics key to smarter digital travel, says new white paper
A recent white paper by SITA, titled 'Face the Future,' underscores the pivotal role of biometric technology in revolutionizing the air travel experience. With existing paper-based and manual processes struggling to keep pace, biometric-driven IT solutions offer a promising avenue for enhancing effi [...]
53.2% increase in demand for international flights in APAC, highest load factor among all regions
The latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows continued growth in global passenger demand for February 2024, indicating a strong start to the year for the aviation industry.
According to the report, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), sur [...]
Mastercard partners with Singapore Airlines for co-branded card programmes across South-east Asia
Mastercard and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled a five-year strategic partnership, appointing Mastercard as the preferred partner for SIA’s upcoming co-branded card programs across Southeast Asia. The partnership extends to countries including Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, [...]
