CIE Tours International

PhocusWire | April 13, 2020

As demand for tours and activities has fallen away to almost nothing in many countries around the world, a string of brands are putting their efforts into temporarily digitizing their products. Last week saw a number of the main platforms turning their attention to providing virtual versions of tours, activities and things to do. TripAdvisor's Viator has brand launched a project called #RoamFromHome, creating over 100 "virtual experiences" that range from home cooking courses...

Hospitality Trends

Cendyn | October 13, 2023

Cendyn, a leader for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, has significantly expanded its capabilities by strategically acquiring PUSHTech, a pioneering force in hotel Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services and marketing automation technology. This acquisition represents Cendyn's dedication to elevating the future of CRM within the hotel sector, driven by innovation, customer-ce...

Business Travel

KAYAK and Babbel | November 11, 2021

Travel ranks among the top three reasons Americans want to learn another language, according to a recent survey from KAYAK, the world's leading travel search engine. One quarter (almost 24%) said they simply feel more comfortable visiting a country where they can speak the local language, while nearly the same (23%) want to avoid the embarrassment of mispronouncing a word. To help Americans travel like a local while speaking like one too, KAYAK and Babbel are teaming up to lau...

Travel Technology

Avoya Travel | January 12, 2021

Avoya Travel as of late launched new communication technology as a component of the Avoya platform named Avoya Conversations. Avoya Conversations offers Independent Agencies in the Avoya Network the alternative to speak with clients by means of instant message through a simple to-utilize framework that is coordinated into Avoya's protected SaaS technology, Agent Power. The initial rollout of the new technology highlights text messaging, while future phases will incorporate dif...