The 17th annual The Beat Live conference descends upon New York City on December 3rd, 2024, bringing together over 100 senior travel executives to discuss the latest trends and innovations in travel distribution and business travel technology. This comprehensive guide covers everything from airport and airline choices to top restaurants and hotels, ensuring a seamless and productive experience for attendees.
Air Canada and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) pioneer facial recognition boarding in Canada, offering passengers a quicker, more convenient, and secure way to board domestic flights. Learn about the program’s benefits, enrollment process, and privacy features.
The global business travel market is poised for explosive growth, projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2031. This surge is driven by technological advancements, the rise of ‘bleisure’ travel, and a post-pandemic recovery. Learn about the key factors influencing this booming sector and the leading players shaping its future.
Global transfer leader Talixo teams up with NexusCube to integrate pre-booked rides into a comprehensive B2B travel platform, offering seamless mobility solutions for businesses and travelers worldwide. This partnership unlocks significant revenue potential for travel companies and enhances customer experience.
Sabre Red Launchpad is transforming the travel booking landscape by providing travel agents with an AI-powered, user-friendly platform that simplifies booking, enhances personalization, and unlocks new revenue streams. This article explores the platform’s key features, real-world success stories, and the future implications for the travel industry.
Etihad Airways has unveiled significant upgrades to its website and mobile app, prioritizing a personalized and convenient travel experience for its guests. With new features like region-specific payment options, self-service tools, and enhanced loyalty program benefits, Etihad aims to deliver a smoother and more enjoyable journey for every traveler.
Sabre Corporation, a leading travel technology provider, has partnered with Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel chain, to integrate its vast inventory of accommodations onto Sabre’s Global Distribution System (GDS). This partnership simplifies bookings for travel agents, allowing them to efficiently access and book Premier Inn rooms alongside other travel services on the same platform.
Trip.com Group has been making waves at ITB Asia 2024, showcasing its commitment to using AI to personalize travel experiences and drive efficiency. With AI-powered tools like TripGenie and Trip.Best, the company is seeing impressive growth in bookings and user engagement, highlighting the transformative potential of AI in the travel industry.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards are set to recognize the best and brightest in Malaysia’s travel and tourism industry, celebrating excellence in leadership, innovation, and service. The awards highlight the industry’s resilience and transformation post-pandemic, particularly emphasizing sustainability and digital advancements. This event is expected to attract top players from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, fostering networking and growth within the global travel sector.
Servantrip, a global leader in B2B tours, activities, and transfer services, strengthens its presence in North America with the launch of its Miami subsidiary, Servantrip AI Inc. Led by CEO Oscar del Ama, the new subsidiary aims to provide innovative travel solutions to a broader audience and further cement Servantrip’s position as a dominant force in the travel industry.
