Emirates, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) have launched online training courses for new travel professionals to help them develop and build stronger skillsets, as well as enhance understanding around the industry’s key principles to support the wider travel and tourism sector. Using the Dubai…
Online Travel Training (OTT) announces latest survey
As the travel industry continues its journey towards recovery, travel agents across the UK are gearing up for a brighter future. Building upon the successes of past initiatives, Online Travel Training (OTT) is thrilled to announce its latest survey, “Global Green Shoots of Recovery: Anticipating Positive Trends in Post-Pandemic Travel,” set to run throughout the…
Cybersecurity experts explain how password managers can help you to stay safe online
One way to foster good password habits both safely and easily is by using a password manager. With that in mind, cybersecurity experts VPNOverview.com have revealed exactly how password managers can help and how to find ones that are trustworthy to use. How Password Storage Helps Your Online Security Emails, Google, web shops, social media –…
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 To Protect Yourself From Common Online Travel Scams This Year
Nowadays, when it comes to booking our travels, it’s mostly done online. Ironically, the times we are most likely to carry cash are while we’re traveling. Whether it’s an Airbnb, an all-inclusive resort, or airfare that seems to keep going up, most likely, we are browsing online to make our final purchase. In fact, one of the global…
Why You Should Think Twice About Renewing Your Passport Online
Gearing up for your next international trip by renewing your passport? You may want to think twice about using the new online passport renewal system if you want to get your passport back in time for your travels once the system reopens. About The System The U.S. Department of State started testing an online passport…
How To Renew Your U.S. Passport Online In Under 15 Minutes
After the launch of a successful pilot program last fall, many Americans are now able to renew their passport online in 15 minutes or less. The U.S. Department of State began trialing the online renewal system last September with the goal of making it a permanent program in 2023. In November 2022, the online renewal…
SUNRATE enhances its online travel solution with new virtual corporate card
Global Fintech SUNRATE has partnered with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to launch virtual corporate cards as part of its plans to bolster its online travel solution. SUNRATE’s travel stakeholders can now have another seamless and efficient option when making payments to their own partners, such as airlines and hotels, on virtual corporate…
The First 25,000 People Can Renew Their Passport Online In August
Travelers who need to renew their passports soon can renew entirely online through a new program from the State Department. The first 25,000 applicants in August to use the Online Passport Renewal Portal will be able to participate in this first-ever pilot program. Slots for the pilot are on a first-come, first-served basis and will…
Casinos in Majorca: Where to Play Online & On-Land
Casinos are more popular than ever, especially in countries like Spain. This is due to the rise in online casinos, meaning more audiences have been introduced to casino games while also making it easier for existing fans to play at slots online like Virgin Games. For those who live in, or visit, Majorca in Spain,…