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• Cloudbeds unveils Cloudbeds Labs to lead AI revolution in hospitality

  20-04-2025 08:50 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the launch of Cloudbeds Labs, a dedicated innovation hub, created to accelerate the industry’s transition to AI-driven operations. The new division debuts with two breakthrough solutions powered by Cloudbeds Intelligence – Signals and Engage – that mark the company’s bold step toward building the hospitality sector’s unified AI layer.
  
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• ‘One-stop-shop’: sales hype or the future of B2B travel?

  14-05-2025 07:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Seasoned travel industry executives are perhaps understandably wary of any easy answers or quick fixes, as experience will have shown them not to be true. Could the current debate around ‘one-stop-shops’ however be the exception?We work in an industry defined by fragmentation, where loyalty programs and membership organizations often juggle multiple vendors, disjointed systems, and inconsistent user experiences. This means thatthe idea of a “one-stop shop” isn’t jus
  
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• Hubby eSIM calls on industry to include connectivity in their product offering

  14-05-2025 07:43 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hubby eSIM, the Dutch start-up dedicated to enhancing travellers’ experiences through an easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable internet connection, is calling on the travel industry to include mobile connectivity as an essential part of their product offering. By doing so, travel providers not only offer an added perk to their customers but also create valuable opportunities to engage with travellers, ensure a seamless journey, and strengthen customer loyalty.
  
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• Global Tourism in Focus: Live from FHS 2025 with Breaking Travel News

  13-05-2025 18:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Join industry trailblazers, visionary leaders, and innovators as they share exclusive insights from the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2025 in Saudi Arabia. From in-depth interviews to keynote highlights, these must-watch videos reveal how the Kingdom is shaping the future of travel, tourism, and sustainable development on a global scale. Don’t miss your front-row seat to the ideas, partnerships, and strategies that are redefining hospitality in the Middle East and beyond.
  
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• Turkish Airlines Announces First Use of the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI) Product

  13-05-2025 17:10 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Turkish Airlines, a leading global airline, has mandated the first financing structure to use the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance (SAAFI), Aviation Non-Payment Insurance (ANPI) product. This transaction, sealed at a signing ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, marks a significant milestone in aviation financing insurance as it is the first time SAAFI has been mandated following its launch earlier this year.
  
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• A weekend on Mexico's former prison island

  13-05-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  As Alcatraz makes headlines, Mexico's prison island shakes off its dark past
  
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• 8 ways to travel more sustainably in 2025

  12-05-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  Simple, practical ways to make more impactful travel choices this year
  
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• Bhutan and Binance Pay Launch World’s First National Crypto Tourism Payment System

  12-05-2025 12:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Experience a seamless crypto-powered journey — from flights and visas to local purchases in Bhutan. Bhutan is setting a new global standard in travel by becoming the first nation to implement a national-level crypto payment for tourism. This groundbreaking innovation allows travellers with Binance accounts to enjoy a completely cashless journey through Bhutan. Developed in partnership with Binance Pay and Bhutan’s fully digital DK Bank, the system offers a seamless, secure, and flexi
  
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• Singapore Airlines Group Continues Progress On Decarbonisation Journey

  12-05-2025 07:28 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed agreements with Neste and World Energy to acquire Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)[1]  and SAF certificates[2] respectively, supporting its decarbonisation journey while gaining further valuable insights into the pathways, standards, and certification systems in the renewable fuel landscape.
  
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• Expedia Launches Industry-First Feature That Turns Reels on Instagram into Bookable Travel Itinerary

  12-05-2025 07:23 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Expedia® has announced Expedia® Trip Matching, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows travelers to seamlessly build an itinerary based on reels found on Instagram and then book directly on Expedia. Travelers can share any publicly available travel-related reel—whether from content creators they follow or trending posts—directly with Expedia and receive customized itineraries, destination ideas, and travel tips based on the video. Powered by AI, this new experience transforms
  
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• RX to launch inter aviation Arabia in Riyadh in February 2026

  11-05-2025 16:41 via breakingtravelnews.com
  RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and the team behind industry flagships such as inter airport Europe and The Airport Show, Dubai, has announced the launch of inter aviation Arabia, scheduled to take place in Riyadh in February 2026.The event aims to become one of the leading platforms for the aviation industry in the Middle East, significantly contributing to advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its transformation into a global aviation and logistics hub.
  
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• The flawless biscuit that took years to master

  10-05-2025 15:27 via bbc.com
  
  Acclaimed musician Rhiannon Giddens perfected it during the pandemic
  
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• ‘CONNECTED: Business, People, Ideas’

  10-05-2025 07:23 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Global leaders will gather in Mallorca to discuss the future of tourism and the influence of emerging markets.
  Travelgate, part of the Travelsoft group, is hosting the fifth edition of ConX, an exclusive event that will bring together more than 1,000 professionals from the tourism industry on 21 May at the Son Moix Football Stadium in Mallorca.
  
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• Exploring Virtual Türkiye: Revolutionizing Future Travel Planning

  09-05-2025 15:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  In an era where technology continually reshapes our interactions with the world, Virtual Türkiye emerges as a groundbreaking tool set to redefine travel planning. This innovative virtual platform offers a dynamic and immersive experience, allowing travelers to explore the rich cultural tapestry of Turkey from the comfort of their homes. But how exactly does Virtual Türkiye pave the way for future travel planners?
  
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• Australia's mysterious, glowing 'big four'

  09-05-2025 12:00 via bbc.com
  
  What it's like to hunt Australia's most elusive natural light
  
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• MyrtleBeach.com Launches “Sandy,” a Groundbreaking AI-Powered Travel Assistant

  08-05-2025 14:34 via breakingtravelnews.com
  MyrtleBeach.com, the leading online destination for planning vacations along South Carolina’s Grand Strand, today announced the launch of Sandy, a new AI-powered travel assistant that is transforming how visitors discover and design their perfect Myrtle Beach getaway.
  
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• The unstoppable rise of digital detox retreats

  08-05-2025 14:30 via bbc.com
  
  "The only tweets you will hear are from the birds"
  
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• Protect Group set to offer protection on $7 billion in bookings by end of 2025

  07-05-2025 17:00 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Protect Group, a leader in ancillary travel products, is on track to offer protection to $7 billion worth of travel and event bookings by the end of 2025, driven by rising global demand for innovative, tech-driven ancillary services.
  
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• Where to get New York City's best Chinese food

  07-05-2025 14:52 via bbc.com
  
  A Cantonese American chef shares his top picks
  
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• Air to Jet Fuel: United Announces Investment in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company Twelve

  07-05-2025 07:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy.This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin
  
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• Sabre expands NDC reach with Air France and KLM

  07-05-2025 07:34 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, today activated Air France’s and KLM’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace. Sabre-connected agencies can now access extra options, exclusive promotions, and better fares thanks to continuous pricing, for both of Air France and KLM, helping them stay competitive in an evolving travel retail landscape.
  
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• TPConnects and Qantas report tenfold increase in NDC bookings

  07-05-2025 07:14 via breakingtravelnews.com
  TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregator, today announced a tenfold increase in Qantas NDC (New Distribution Capability) bookings via its Iris platform in just six months – a clear signal of the growing demand for modern airline retailing solutions among travel sellers.
  
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• What you need to know about US Real ID

  06-05-2025 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  Starting tomorrow, many passengers will need a new ID to board domestic flights
  
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• The big change affecting US air travel

  06-05-2025 14:36 via bbc.com
  
  Starting tomorrow, many passengers will need a new ID to board domestic flights
  
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• ATOBA, easyJet, and World Fuel sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop long term supply of SAF

  06-05-2025 07:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  easyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK.The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s SAF aggregation, enabling management of pricing and supply volatility r
  
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• Fast, Free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members sponsored by Bell now on Air Canada

  06-05-2025 07:42 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Fast, free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members took off today on board Air Canada’s flights across North America and to-and-from Sun destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Sponsored by Bell, the new service means customers can enjoy streaming video services and gaming on their personal devices and makes Air Canada a leader in connectivity.
  
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• Anacapri: Capri's overlooked quiet corner

  05-05-2025 15:30 via bbc.com
  
  Epic hikes and cliff beaches – the secret face of Capri
  
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