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Business Wire | October 31, 2023

HotelREZ, one of the world’s largest and highly-awarded hotel distribution and representation companies, has been selected to power the newly launched Elegant Hotel Collection, a global soft brand targeting the luxury sector. Launched last week with a curated founding member portfolio of 25 hotels, Elegant Hotel Collection is on course to grow to 50 hand-selected prop...

PhocusWire | February 21, 2020

Accor says it expects to see a doubling of revenue derived from partnerships every year between now and 2022, as it works towards a target in that area of €100 million. The hospitality giant unveiled a partnership with Visa this week, which it says will bring “enhanced payment experiences” to members of the Accor Live Limitless (ALL) loyalty program. The partnership sees the launch of an ALL Visa card for members that can be used to pay for everyday items; it also offers tailore...

Airlines and Airports

OAG | February 09, 2023

On February 8, 2023, OAG, a leading provider of travel data and analysis in the world, informed that it is launching its new Flight Status Alerts, which offer a unique perspective on rapid flight changes. OAG's Flight Info Platform currently offers a constant stream of flight schedule changes, while Flight Status Alerts integrate seamlessly into that system. As a result, OAG's clients, which include booking engines, travel and hospitality apps, airline apps, OTAs, metase...

Travel Technology,Airlines and Airports

Alaska Airlines | December 01, 2022

Alaska Airlines became the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program, which enables guests to tag their luggage through the airline's mobile app before they even reach the airport. This week, 2,500 Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin receiving their electronic bag tag. Those elite status members included in the first wave of the program are guests who have traveled in the last 12 months, checked-in at least one bag and were among the first to register...