SAP Concur expands cross-border rail travel in Europe
SAP Concur is expanding its European rail offering by integrating content from French rail operator SNCF (incl. TGV, regional trains, Eurostar and Lyria) and Austrian rail operator ÖBB into Concur Travel. Building on its existing rail content, these integrations aims to simplify how business travellers book domestic and cross-border rail journeys in Concur Travel.
Etihad Escapes to be launched soon; to provide integrated travel experience with flights & more services
Etihad unveiled Etihad Escapes, a new travel platform that will take the Etihad experience beyond the flight, giving guests an easier way to plan and book more of their journey in one place. Etihad Escapes will launch in October, initially allowing guests with an Etihad flight booking to add hotel accommodation directly through Etihad.com...
ITQ unveils IVS, a tech-driven visa solutions platform covering 100+ countries across all major categories
The platform helps travel agencies, corporates and international travellers navigate complex visa requirements with greater ease, clarity and confidence. It is operated by CALLEO Distribution Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and affiliated with ITQ Technologies.
The Khyber records 1.81 lakh virtual views in 30 days with new Digital Twin platform
The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa has recorded over 1.81 lakh virtual views and 3.4K high-intent visitors within 30 days of implementing Spalba's 3D Digital Twin platform, reflecting the growing role of immersive technology in how premium hospitality brands engage prospective guests and event planners...
Visa reimagines Visa Infinite as a three-tier premium suite
Visa unveiled a refreshed Visa Infinite in India, evolving the proposition from a single premium card tier, aiming to be a more flexible and adaptive offering designed around how affluent consumers live, spend and travel today. The evolution is said to be grounded in deep insights into how premium lifestyles have moved beyond ownership to access, convenience and curated experiences.
VIETJET QAZAQSTAN partners with AirGain to enhance pricing strategy
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced that VIETJET QAZAQSTAN has selected AirGain, RateGain’s advanced airfare pricing intelligence platform, to gain real-time competitive insights and enhance its pricing strategy across key routes. With AirGain, VIETJET QAZAQSTAN’s commercial teams will be able to track fare movements across multiple channels, benchmark against competitors in real...
Spalba debuts in Vietnam with 2 properties; boosts Southeast Asia expansion
The Vietnam foray is said to be part of Spalba's broader APAC expansion strategy, with the company targeting 100% growth this year and plans to expand its footprint to more than 80 cities globally. It is also working towards building a network of over 100,000 active event spaces by 2027, with Southeast Asia expected to be an important growth market.
Radisson & Accenture launch travel discovery app on ChatGPT
Radisson Hotel Group has collaborated with Accenture in launching an AI-powered hotel discovery app in ChatGPT, helping travellers move from trip intent to search, comparison and planning through natural conversation. Available as @RadissonHotels in ChatGPT, the app enables travellers to search for Radisson Hotels properties across over 100 countries, and more than 1,000 hotels through...
STAAH strengthens distribution & revenue management for Klov Resort & Spa
As the resort continues to strengthen its position in the Wayanad’s growing hospitality landscape, it sought a technology solution that could provide greater control over inventory distribution, maintain rate consistency across booking channels, and support a seamless guest booking journey.
Visafir launches AI + human-enabled visa facilitation platform
Visafir, a technology-led visa facilitation company, announced the launch of its AI-enabled visa assistance platform, designed to simplify international travel documentation for Indian travellers, professionals, and businesses. By combining artificial intelligence with expert human verification, the company is reimagining how travellers prepare their visa applications, making the process...
