TravelgateX, the global marketplace for the travel trade, with the aim of expanding its international distribution network, is now integrated with GIATA, a global leader in non-bookable content solutions in the travel industry. With 115 million mappings across 408 suppliers, GIATA has continued to be the largest hotel mapping database in the world. By joining…
Ethiopian Airlines partners with TravoCure Healthcare
Ethiopian Airlines and TravoCure Healthcare, the medical travel division and a subsidiary of Akbar Group of Companies, have entered into a Medical Tourism Partnership in order to facilitate services for passengers travelling from Africa to India for medical reasons. This will see both parties conduct joint promotional activities to highlight India as a medical tourism…
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Warner Bros
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have announced a three-year partnership to collaborate on entertainment and lifestyle content, as well as joint marketing, to spotlight and inspire travel to destination Singapore. Clement Schwebig, president and MD, India, Southeast Asia and Korea, Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “Asia provides a rich tapestry for storytelling,…
IPD to connect European tour operators to new partners in emerging destinations at WTM
The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will once again be present at the international tourism trade fair World Travel Market (WTM) in London. From 7th to 9th November, the IPD will present selected tourism companies from Ecuador, Nepal, Tunisia and Uzbekistan that specialise in innovative and sustainable tourism products. Their offer includes unique accommodations, extraordinary tours and high-quality services…
Avion Express partners with Bravo Tours
Avion Express, a provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance (ACMI) and charter services and a family member of Avia Solutions Group has signed a new contract with a Danish tour operator Bravo Tours. Under the new contract , Avion Express will lease an Airbus A320 to operate charter flights on behalf of Bravo Tours for…
British Airways partners with British Red Cross
British Airways has announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross as part of its BA Better World Community Fund programme, supporting communities across the UK in times of emergency. British Airways’ investment will help the British Red Cross reach people in times of crisis, from local small-scale incidents to national disasters, providing psychological…
MEA partners with SITA for baggage technology
SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) have renewed a technology contract and moved the airport’s baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport – Beirut to the cloud, increasing operational efficiency. This technology will significantly reduce operational costs for the airport and airline, with the server-less design avoiding on-site interventions to refresh, upgrade,…
HotelRez partners with Oaky to unlock automated upselling
Oaky becomes the new preferred upselling partner for HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, the world’s 3rd largest consortia of independent hotels to allow more hotels to drive incremental revenue through automated upselling. Oaky, the automated, guest-first upselling platform for hotels, recently entered into a strategic partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading distribution, sales and…
ITA Airways partners with FIGC
ITA Airways launched the agreement with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) during a press conference held at the FIGC Federal Technical Centre in Coverciano. Fabio Lazzerini CEO of ITA Airways and Gabriele Gravina, president of the FIGC, illustrated to the press the initiatives included in the important agreement between ITA Airways and the FIGC from today until…
Airbnb Partners With These Top 20 Destinations To Make Travel Easier For Digital Nomads
Despite being incredibly popular, digital nomadism is a concept many national governments are still skeptical of. Since immigration regulations have been traditionally strict, nomads and long-term travelers are advocating for these barriers to be lifted and travel rules made easier. Luckily, Airbnb is backing them up, holding talks with different leaders around the world to…