For this week’s podcast I spoke to the CEO and founder of Keyocoin Matt Baer, about making a real-world application for blockchain, solving the difficulties of the fragmented nature of the global points and rewards programme.
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A survey by Viking Cruises has revealed that life is a breeze once you reach the age of 44.
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ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, self-described provider of “advanced security solutions” for the hospitality sector has revealed it has completed the implementation of its ‘Mobile Entry’ tool at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya hotel, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Today TD’s CEO Brett Henry, joined by Ken Kuguru from Egencia and Samantha Williams from Travelport, took to the stage at ITB Asia to discuss how artificial intelligence, (AI), machine-based learning (MBL) and big data will affect corporate travel in the years to come.
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Hong Kong based luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotel Group is stepping up its Asia expansion with the opening of four new properties in China, Southeast Asia and India, they announced today.
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Jet Airways has signed a long-term supplier agreement with Travelport that will be effective from April 2019 and enable online and offline travel agencies around the world to shop, book and manage itineraries for leisure and business travellers using the airline’s extensive network and codeshare alliances.
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Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, fully migrated to “SPRINT”, an IBS iCargo fully integrated technology platform offering the digital answer to its evolving cargo management needs.
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AirAsia has announced it is stepping up its Indian coverage with the launch of a new service from Thai capital, Bangkok to the holy city of Gaya in the northeast Indian state of Bihar.
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THE imminent cessation of Virgin Australia’s trans-Tasman alliance with Air NZ has seen VA announce major changes to its international lounge network.
The move also confirms plans by Etihad to change the way its lounges in Sydney and Melbourne operate, with UK firm No1 Lounges to take over the facilities under a new “The House” brand.
VA will offer int’l lounges in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown.
In Melbourne and Sydney, Virgin Australia international passengers will have access to “The House” under a new global agreement with No1 lounges to open up Etihad facilities to other airlines.
Earlier this month Etihad and No1 confirmed they would debut the brand at the existing LHR lounge (TD 04 Oct) but did not detail whether the changes would roll out to other EY ports.
“The House” lounges in SYD and MEL will both be refurbished over the next year, and the Sydney facility will also be expanded.
Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Karl Schuster said the news was exciting for VA loyalty members, enthusing that “For the first time eligible guests will have access to international lounges with a Virgin Australia flair”.
In Brisbane VA will next month open a new “My Lounge” with capacity for over 100 guests, while in Queenstown and Christchurch guests will access the Manaia lounges currently used by QF frequent flyers.
In Auckland VA customers will access the shared Strata Lounge, while in Wellington a new “Virgin Australia” lounge will be opening in the next few months.
In the meantime, eligible VA flyers will receive a food & beverage voucher for use at any Wellington Airport outlets.
The changes become effective from 28 Oct, with VA Group Exec Rob Sharp saying the announcement showed the airline’s “commitment to ensuring guests have the best travel experience with Virgin Australia”.
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EXPLORE Worldwide has signed Adventure World Travel as its local GSA as it mounts a renewed push into the Australian market.
Targeting an “adventurous 50-plus audience”, the UK-based specialist will offer its portfolio of 600 small-group tours alongside Adventure World’s own range of tailored product, which it says will create a “one stop shop” for the soft adventure market.
The move marks a return to Adventure World for Explore, which previously partnered with The Travel Corporation brand when it launched in the Australian market in 1984.
For the past six years it has been represented in Australia by Cox and Kings.
Explore Worldwide Managing Director Joe Ponte said the company saw significant opportunity for growth in Australia and had begun evaluating its local representation after his appointment four months ago.
“Really early on Adventure World was the stand-out choice for us,” Ponte said.
“They’re as passionate as we are about experiential adventure travel and their extensive networks throughout the Australian industry are incredible,” he said.
Adventure World Managing Director Neil Rodgers said Explore would complement AW’s existing core range.
“Explore is a natural fit for our pillars which are wildlife and wilderness, and culture and heritage,” Rodgers said.
A new Explore Worldwide 2019-20 brochure is available now, with an Active brochure due in coming weeks and the full range online at exploreworldwide.com.au.
Cox and Kings will continue to manage its existing Explore customers through to departure.
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