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Fintech startup YouTrip has partnered Withlocals to offer users in Singapore live virtual tours in over 50 destinations.

Fintech startup YouTrip invites travellers on live virtual toursSINGAPORE – Go on a time travelling journey around Berlin, delve into the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist or explore the...

Beat the Crowds uses data from sensors to forecast waiting times at attractions

Sorry to keep you waiting, and now there’s an app for thatBERLIN - GetYourGuide is launching a new crowd-control platform called Beat the Crowds.

Klook Home aims to address various stages of travel demand recovery, offering nearly 200 home-based experiences.

Klook embarks on travel recovery with home-based experiencesHONG KONG – Klook has embarked on a multi-stage recovery with the launch of a new home-based experiences initiative in Asia...

The hardest hit area of Sabre’s business is the core global distribution system.

Sabre notes ‘massive challenge to the industry’ as revenues slump by a thirdSOUTH LAKE, Texas - A rapid decline in airline and hotel bookings has led Sabre to post a major fall in revenues for the first...

Virendra Jain, co-founder and CEO, videc: "Even though furloughs are not as dire as a termination, more than 40% companies have also introduced pay cuts attached to the furloughs." Credit: videc

Global travel staffing barometer launchedWORLDWIDE - A Global Travel Staffing Barometer has been launched as a free-to-use tracker by videc, a boutique advisory and...

Sabre has rolled out a resource centre for its travel partners to offer technology and resources that businesses need to keep running.

Sabre creates dedicated resource for partnersSINGAPORE – Sabre has created a dedicated resource centre for its airline, hotelier and agency partners that includes guides...

Travelport has strengthened its presence in the Pacific region, adding three more airline partners on multi-year content agreements.

Travelport expands reach in Pacific-regionSYDNEY – Travel technology company Travelport has inked inked multi-year content agreements with three more airline partners in...

Sabre says the existing functionality from its central reservation and limited-service property management system will combine within a new cloud-based, flexible platform for all hotels across all geographies.

Sabre partners with Accor on hotel technologySUNNYVALE, CA – Sabre is working with Accor on the development of what the distribution company is calling a “full-service...

The first WiT Africa will be held on May 28 at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town.

WiT Africa 2020 to connect the dots between the Asian and African travel marketsSINGAPORE - Following its success in Asia and the Middle East, WiT (Web in Travel) will host its debut WiT Africa conference in...

Sabre’s 10-year partnership with Google to accelerate its digital transformation through cloud technology, analytics and talent.

Sabre inks 10-year IT deal with GoogleSUNNYVALE, CA – Sabre has partnered with Google to leverage its Google Cloud technology, analytics and talent.