International travel is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before. But there’s still no place like home, and the U.S. boasts an abundance of incredible vacation destinations. Travel & Leisure has just announced the results of their annual travel awards. Their readers ranked U.S. cities based on their sights and landmarks, culture, food,…
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…
Colatour selects Amadeus as its travel technology partner as Asia expansion continues
Colatour, owner of Comfort Travel Group has selected Amadeus as its primary travel technology partner to roll out a strategic business transformation journey, starting with the implementation of Amadeus Instant Search for Online Travel Agencies. The solution will allow the travel agency to improve the customer experience by providing bookable recommendations for its most popular…
Travel Transformation: Defining Travel in 2023
Travel had to come to a standstill for the world to wake up to its importance. In an industry governed by change, be it societal, cultural, or economic – what emerged following the disruption of the last few years are major shifts in consumer mindset, spending, and lifestyle. What does this mean for travel? A…
Only 42% of newly signed up travel app users transact in the first month
CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, released its industry benchmark report for travel apps. In the rapidly evolving mobile apps landscape, staying ahead of the competition is crucial for marketers. Therefore, benchmarking performance has become imperative to stay ahead of competition. Travel app marketers will be able to boost conversions and drive higher app activity through the report’s insights.…
Why This European Country Is One Of My Favorites For Solo Female Travel
Think cobblestone streets, medieval villages, and at half the price of other destinations in Europe. Lesser-known to most, Slovakia is a charming country ideal for solo female travelers. A land-locked country surrounded by 5 others, Slovakia is in a prime location in Central Europe for backpacking. Upon arriving in Bratislava, it was easy to see…
WYSE Travel Confederation launches WYSTC Influencer Programme
WYSE Travel Confederation, the global not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to promoting and developing opportunities for the youth, student and educational travel industry, has launched its inaugural Influencer Programme for the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) this September. WYSTC, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, brings together over 600 international sellers, buyers and service providers operating within…
Mobilleo MaaS platform chosen to power new TfWM travel app
Multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group has been appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to help design, develop and deliver a new wide-ranging mobility as a service (MaaS) app. The region-wide travel app will be powered by the Yorkshire-based tech firm’s Mobilleo MaaS platform, giving residents and visitors in the West Midlands access to all transport…
5 Reasons Why Iceland Was My Favorite Destination For Solo Travel This Year
Iceland has seen a major increase in tourism: and it’s easy to see why. I visited for the first time 2 years ago and then went back 4 more times soon after. It’s almost impossible not to fall in love with the differing landscapes, friendly locals, and colorful main city. Continuously on the list as…
ITA Airways participates in the Business Travel Show Europe in London
ITA Airways returns to the “Business Travel Show Europe” held on 28th and 29th June in the ExCeL exhibition centre in London, United Kingdom. During the show, the Italian flagship carrier will be present in the Airline Pavilion (stand J84) with a branded area: here ITA Airways team will welcome trade and corporate customers, travel…