Technology
BBC Worldwide launches its first bespoke channel for cruise ships
BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of a global entertainment channel, BBC HD, the company’s first channel produced exclusively for cruise ships and the wider maritime market. It will go
Finnair signs up for Travelport Rich Content distribution
Travelport has announced a new full content agreement with Finnair, Finland’s largest airline and a member of the oneworld alliance. As part of the agreement, Finnair has also chosen to
Argentina implements refund of VAT for accommodation to foreign tourists
Since January 2nd, 2017, Argentina will refund VAT to foreign tourists for lodging. This measure seeks greater flow of visitors, greater incomes of foreign exchange and the creation of new jobs.
MMPRC launches a brand new “VisitMaldives” website
Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) launched the brand new “VisitMaldives” website with new interactive features at a recent event. The event was attended by representatives of various stakeholders
Yatra.com introduces one-tap registration by integration with Truecaller
Allows users to sign up on Yatra via their Truecaller account! Yatra.com, one of India’s leading online travel portals, has tied up with Truecaller allowingnew usersto sign up on Yatra’s
Foreign tourists to get sim cards at 12 airports
The home ministry’s new year gift to its foreign tourists from 161 countries will be a pre-loaded sim card at 12 major airports of the country after home minister Rajnath
Qatar Airways introduces upgrades to its mobile app
Qatar Airways has rolled out innovative new features to its mobile functionality over the course of 2016, resulting in greater information available to the passenger during and after the journey.
Gerry’s Travel powers up with Sabre
Sabre Travel Marketplace and travel agency technologies to drive business growth Gerry’s Travel has selected Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, as its preferred GDS
Sabre and HNA Aviation Group solidifies relationship and expands strategic technology agreement
Sabre to provide HNA access to advance technologies extending a competitive advantage for the airline Sabre Corporation has entered into an agreement with HNA Aviation Group to provide its airlines
Air India communications go global with SITA
Air India has introduced a new communications solution that will link its global airport teams. Using SITA Connect, the national carrier will be able to link its central hubs in
