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PhocusWire | April 20, 2020

Activity in the adventure travel industry is expected to be down 40% compared with last year. In a recent survey of members, The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) says that the impact of COVID-19 is expected to be felt throughout 2020. In addition, the study shows that 84% have a negative outlooks on ongoing business prospects with organizations revealing a 63% drop in demand for the second quarter of 2020 and a 73% increase in cancellations compared to the same time last year. The resul...

TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY

Hudson | December 16, 2021

Hudson, a Dufry company and travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, announced it is the first retailer in the travel industry to offer Amazon’s palm recognition service, Amazon One, strengthening the company’s position as an innovative, digitally-powered retailer. Amazon One is now available at Hudson Nonstop – powered by Just Walk Out technology – at Dallas Love Field ...

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Ottonomy Inc. | December 17, 2021

Ottonomy announces that Ottobots, a fleet of fully autonomous delivery robots for food and retail, are now available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This is the first autonomous robotic delivery of food, beverage and lifestyle products in an airport environment.Officially launched for the holiday travel season, passengers are now able to order contactless delivery directly to their location in Concourse B of the airport, delivered by an autonomous robot. Customers ca...

AIG Travel | September 01, 2020

AIG Travel was awarded top honors by Forbes Advisor in their Best Travel Insurance Companies list for consumers. Out of 15 travel insurance companies ranked by the financial news outlet, AIG Travel came in first, based on a rigorous, data-driven methodology. AIG Travel garnered the best score in the Forbes ranking based on an in-depth review of 15 coverage benefits for multiple travel insurance plans, including baggage delays or mishaps, trip delays or cancellation, travel health or medical expe...