A new survey of business owners and managers has revealed that more than half (55%) have either been inconvenienced, stranded between flights, or lost money when their teams have looked after their travel bookings. The findings have been taken from a survey of an independent panel of 255 SME owners and decision-makers, commissioned by Corporate Traveller,…
Colletts Travel launches Traveltek Booking Platform for its UK based independent travel advisors
Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection UK, is rolling out Traveltek – a new fully-integrated booking tool for its luxury leisure travel advisors. Traveltek will allow advisors to access flights, hotel and cruise package rates with live availability and pricing 24-hours a day. The introduction of the platform means timesaving, as the bulk of…
Agoda reveals 2 out of 3 Thai travellers do not include breakfast with their hotel booking
Breakfast, the most important meal of the day for some, easily skipped by others. And with every new hotel booking the same dilemma: To include, or not to include? Agoda looked at the numbers and ranked the preferences for 10 Asian markets. Agoda insights reveal that over the past two months travelers from Taiwan were the most…
Trip.com sees 145% flight booking surge from US to UK
Travel service provider Trip.com has seen remarkable flight and hotel bookings growth from outbound US travellers to the UK and the rest of Europe. Despite high global inflation, long-haul travel sentiment from US travellers to Europe is improving. Trip.com flight booking data reveals a remarkable year-over-year increase of 145% from the US to the UK…
This New U.S. Website Launch Makes Booking International Rail Travel Easier Than Ever
Rail travel has seen a boom in popularity, particularly in Europe. With new night train routes introduced across Europe and Asia and the ban on short-haul flights in France, more people than ever are turning to rail to navigate around new locations on their vacations. To make international rail travel easier than ever for those…
3 Things To Know Before Booking An International Flight Ticket
For a smooth and stress-free trip, there are three important things to think about when booking a foreign flight. First, find out if your location requires a Visa. Make sure you have the right paperwork and give yourself enough time to get a visa if you need one. Don’t forget to check that your passport…
oneworld and Elemental Cognition’s breakthrough AI Travel Agent transforms the online booking experience
oneworld Alliance and artificial intelligence (AI) company Elemental Cognition have completed initial trials of their state-of-the-art booking tool that helps customers navigate the complex process of planning a “Round the World” ticket. With hundreds of possible destinations and millions of possible flight combinations, these “Round the World” tickets are some of the most complicated products in…
6 Ways Airbnb Rentals Mislead Travelers Into Booking
Despite a variety of complaints about short-term rentals, it appears they are here to stay for the long haul. Some are concerned about the safety of such rentals, and others complain they are ruining the heart and soul of certain neighborhoods. Many travelers still prefer hotels over vacation rentals such as Airbnb, VRBO, and even…
5 Things Travelers Must Know Before Booking Flights This Summer
The upcoming summer season is expected to be one of the busiest on record as travel demand continues to surge. Air travel last summer was marked by flight delays and cancellations, lost luggage, and general airport chaos as travel demand surged after pandemic-era restrictions were lifted and normal tourism resumed in many destinations around the…
Booking Starts Now For 2024 Olympics In Paris, Here’s What To Expect
Excitement is already building for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Although it is still a year and a half away, plans have been in the works for years. From July 26 to August 11, 2024, athletes and spectators from across the globe will descend upon the city. 329 events will take place across 32…
