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Connectivity and control will give rail the green signal in the future

By SmartRail World | March 6, 2019

Whether it is bringing wi-fi to passengers subways, or connecting the longest rail in the world, rail networks are undergoing a connectivity transformation. Read More

Notated News | Technology

Tour and activity veterans line up to launch content platform Magpie

By Linda Fox | March 5, 2019

Former tour operator Christian Watts, Viator founder Rod Cuthbert and Tokyo-based Venture Republic are behind the new company. Read More

News | Technology

Sounding Off: Voice-enabled devices in travel need to be given time

By PhocusWire | March 1, 2019

A touch of the "information superhighway - it'll never catch on"-type reactions to voice tech failures should be put to one side. Read More

Interview | Technology

ATPCO boosts retail solution with complete integration of Routehappy

By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2019

ATPCO says its full integration of Routehappy products and staff is boosting its retail solutions and driving future innovation. Read More

News | Technology

Expedia Partner Solutions builds partner program for tech companies

By Linda Fox | February 21, 2019

Expedia Partner Solutions says it wants to establish a closer relationship via its certified technology partner program. Read More

News | Technology

Travelers have big frustrations with in-destination services online

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2019

The Destination X study from Amadeus spoke to 1,000 travelers about their frustrations with services and products, as well as how to access them. Read More

News | Technology

Lonely Planet buys ArrivalGuides, plots industry partnership model

By Linda Fox | February 19, 2019

Age-old guidebook-turned-digital travel content brand Lonely Planet buys ArrivalGuides as it looks to forge B2B partnerships. Read More

News | Online

Shiji continues buying spree with acquisition of visual distribution platform Ice Portal

By Jill Menze | February 14, 2019

To help its hotel clients curate and distribute visual content, Shiji Group has acquired Ice Portal. Read More

News | Distribution

A practical guide for affordable virtual reality productions in travel

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | February 12, 2019

VR has one big downside: Creating professional-level content is expensive - some might say prohibitively expensive. Read More

News | Technology

Online travel agencies under spotlight from regulators and academics over hotel strategies

By Kevin May | February 6, 2019

Booking.com and Expedia agree to cooperate with a set of guidelines regarding the portrayal of discounts, availability and influence of commissions on rankings. Read More

News | Online

What should the travel industry understand about China in the Year of the Pig?

By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | February 5, 2019

Take a deeper look at what’s going on away from the geopolitical headlines, and marketers will understand how trends in China are going to eventually affect us all. Read More

News | Online

Switchfly in new hands as private equity firms take over loyalty tech provider

By Kevin May | January 29, 2019

Golub Capital and L Capital take a controlling stake in the business, with a new CEO coming in as former boss steps down. Read More

News | Technology

TUI adds a touch of (augmented) reality to tours and activities

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2019

TUI Destination Experiences is experimenting with augmented reality on glasses to enable travelers to get more information on what they are seeing. Read More

News | Technology

Lufthansa invests alongside Hopper, plotting collaboration on artificial intelligence-led tools

By Kevin May | January 23, 2019

A "multimillion-dollar" deal will include a research collaboration and help spearhead the Canada-based price prediction platform's expansion into Europe. Read More

News | Technology

Polarsteps walks away with €3M investment round

By Kevin May | January 16, 2019

INKEF Capital has backed the Netherlands-based company - an app that helps travelers track and share their trips. Read More

News | Startups