Record summer bookings stretching finances of many due to outdated payments tech

Record summer bookings stretching finances of many due to outdated payments tech

This year’s more than welcome record summer for travel bookings brings with it the unwelcome need to increase working capital, warns Spencer Hanlon from global real-time payments platform Nium, which provides services to online travel agencies, hotels, and airlines around the world.  He points out that “without increasing working capital, a company could potentially be wiped out this summer…

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Experts warn of challenges travel industry might face with new EU-border entry system scheduled for 2024

Experts warn of challenges travel industry might face with new EU-border entry system scheduled for 2024

Many travellers will not be prepared for new red tape of 2024 ‘ETIAS’ scheme coming into force next year. From January 2024 travellers from more than 60 nations who currently able to travel through the EU’s Schengen travel area without a visa will now need to apply for an EU Travel Information & Authorisation System…

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Honeywell and Resorts World Sentosa join forces to reduce carbon impact and energy use at Singapore’s premier tourist destination

SINGAPORE, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –Honeywell today announced a collaboration with Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to implement Singapore’s first large-scale, cloud-based building management system (BMS) to help drive decarbonization efforts, reduce energy consumption and streamline workflows. The new system will equip RWS, a 49-hectare resort that features world-class attractions and luxury hotels, with smarter control of…

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The Mediterranean's Cheapest Vacation Destination Just Got Even Cheaper  

The Mediterranean’s Cheapest Vacation Destination Just Got Even Cheaper  

Budget-conscious travelers have historically visited Turkey, and it is widely considered to be the cheapest vacation destination in the Mediterranean. Turkey has so much to offer. Travelers can explore historic ruins, stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, mountain regions, bustling cities, and warm and welcoming people — all available at an affordable price. The food in Turkey…

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FIFA Women’s World Cup to inject $21 million into NSW visitor economy

FIFA Women’s World Cup to inject $21 million into NSW visitor economy

More than 1.1 million tickets have been sold for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, but its benefits to the NSW visitor economy go far beyond seats in stadiums. The tournament, which runs from 20 July to 20 August 2023, is estimated to bring more than 16,000 visitors to Sydney and inject…

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HKIA celebrates 25th Anniversary, 80,000 free tickets to be given away to Hong Kong residents

HKIA celebrates 25th Anniversary, 80,000 free tickets to be given away to Hong Kong residents

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) hosted a cocktail reception in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with around 1,000 guests from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the airport community and different sectors attending. The event was officiated by John Lee, Chief Executive of HKSAR and Jack So, Chairman…

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