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Travelport Launches Smartpoint Cloud

Travelport Launches Smartpoint Cloud Travelport has launched  Smartpoint Cloud on Travelport+. As a result, Travelport+ will now deliver a more intuitive and efficient way for travel agents to sell and service travel, all while increasing sales of higher-value services for suppliers. Through Smartpoint Cloud, agents will be... more ›
Posted in News, Technology, Travel Agents

Sabre, American Going Live With NDC

Carrier’s NDC content will be accessible via Sabre Red 360, Sabre APIs and GetThere

Sabre, American Going Live With NDC Sabre Corporation and American Airlines have announced the availability of American’s NDC offers through Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). Beginning April 3, Sabre-connected travel buyers, agencies and developer partners will be able to shop, book, and service American’s NDC... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Technology

ChatGPT Integrated By KAYAK And OpenTable

ChatGPT Integrated By KAYAK And OpenTable KAYAK and OpenTable have launched plugins with OpenAI’s ChatGPT to power personalized recommendations for travel and dining. KAYAK is among ChatGPT’s first travel collaborators to enable flight, hotel and rental car recommendations while OpenTable is ChatGPT’s only restaurant tech... more ›
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TravelBrands Making Waves With Access+

TravelBrands Making Waves With Access+ TravelBrands has launched its new and improved all-in-one travel platform Access+ and the platform’s new features and design have been well received by travel agents from coast to coast. In addition to all the new advancements, including an improved hotel search widget, dynamic fly &... more ›
Posted in Technology, Tour Operators, Travel Agents

Canada Jetlines Connects Canadian Agents With Amadeus

Canada Jetlines Connects Canadian Agents With Amadeus Following a distribution agreement announcement in July 2022, Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd. has confirmed that travel agents in Canada are now able to view and book Canada Jetlines inventory via the Amadeus Travel Platform. Joining the Amadeus global marketplace enables Canada Jetlines to... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Technology

Sabre Announces CEO Succession Plan

Sabre Announces CEO Succession Plan Sabre Corporation has announced that Sean Menke, currently Chair of the company’s Board and its Chief Executive Officer, will transition to be solely Sabre’s Executive Chair of the Board, effective April 27, 2023. At that time, Kurt Ekert, currently President of Sabre, will also become... more ›
Posted in Appointments, Technology

Air Transat Making Mobile Better

Carrier Revamps Mobile App To Improve Customer Experience

Air Transat Making Mobile Better Air Transat has unveiled the new interface for its mobile app that’s designed to simplify the user experience. The completely redesigned mobile app accompanies Air Transat’s travellers every step of the way by providing contextual and timely information for pre-trip preparation, for... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Technology

Air Canada Launches Digital Identification

Air Canada Launches Digital Identification Air Canada has launched digital identification, making it the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification. In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada's digital... more ›
Posted in Airlines, Canada, News, Technology

Canada Jetlines Connects With Sabre

Canada Jetlines Connects With Sabre Canada Jetlines Operations Ltd has confirmed that Canadian travel agents are now able to view and book Canada Jetlines seat inventory via the Sabre Global Distribution System. Sabre Corporation will now enable their subscribers in Canada to sell Canada Jetlines inventory. Joining Sabre's... more ›
Posted in Airlines, News, Technology

Understanding The Differences

Core Travel Technologies Helping Reduce Costs, Increase Revenue, Empower Innovation

Understanding The Differences As Malora Glenn, GM, VP of Sales of Core Travel Technologies sees it, being a Canadian company with Canadian developers gives it a big competitive advantage. In a recent conversation with Canadian Travel Press, Glenn said: “We know that Canadian travellers, corporations and agencies... more ›
Posted in Canada, News, Technology, Tour Operators, Travel Agents
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