Millennial travel trends in the United States
Millennials are one of the most powerful forces in the travel industry of United States. The generation Y, which includes adults between the ages of 24 and 35, has money to spend, and they want to use it on experiential travel to new and exotic destinations. Millennials are looking for a different type of vacation […]
Read MoreTravel Technology trends to look out for in the United States and Canada
The present-day global traveling industry in the United States and Canada faces multiple challenges and lays the professionals of the sector under the necessity to meet customers’ needs not only in person but also on the web remaining in line with the evolving new technology facets in travel and tourism as well as customer experience […]
Read MoreWhat are the different Segments in Travel Technology?
The travel market is a large and diverse market in the United states and canada region. Marketers use segmentation to better understand customer needs and allocate marketing dollars effectively. The segmentation rests on extensive quantitative research focusing on large numbers of people and grouping them together based-upon shared characteristics such as demographics, behavioral patterns, or […]
Read MoreNew Distribution Capability, A game changer in Air Travel
NDC (New Distribution Capability) is a travel industry-supported program (NDC Program) launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new XML-based data transmission standard (NDC Standard). The NDC Standard enhances the ability of communication between airlines and travel agents. The NDC Standard is open to any third party, intermediary, IT provider or […]
Read MorePassenger Service System and its components
A passenger service system is the core of an airline’s IT infrastructure. This is the system responsible for managing customer interactions with airlines, from booking a ticket to boarding the flight. >> Looking for an Airline Booking Software : Request A Quote The core components of a passenger service system are: Central reservation system Airline […]
Read MoreNew Generation Internet Booking Engine for Business Travelers
The characteristics of a modern Internet Booking Engine for travel are stability, flexibility, and its ability to adapt to rapidly. It is important that the booking tools cater to the desires of the business traveler and the changing consumer applications. Business travel applications are usually dull and their entertainment factor is near zero. In the […]
Read MoreImpact of New Distribution Capability on Travel Companies
IATA is busy laying the foundations for a new distribution model with new standards and processes all designed to help airlines regain control of the selling of their inventories and services via the agency channel. It’s all about giving travel agents the same wealth and depth of information at the time of the sale as […]
Read MoreAirline Bookings through Mobile Applications are on a rise
Cast your mind back ten years. While 2006 may not seem like such a distant memory, in the world of online booking tools, those 10 years could be considered a lifetime. At that time, online adoption was becoming well established in the USA, however it was still a relatively new phenomenon across Europe. As we […]
Read MoreBusiness Travel Planning and Travel Policies
Company culture doesn’t stop at the office door. The way employees travel says a lot about their organization’s values. Do they fly business class or coach? Stay at a 3 star or 5 star? Maybe the answer depends on the seniority of the employee in question. Or maybe it doesn’t: though some companies tie travel […]
Read MoreTravel apps save a lot of time for travelers and have many benefits
Airline reservation systems include passenger reservations, airline schedules, and ticket records. An airline’s direct distribution works within their reservation system, as well as pushing out information to the GDS. The second type of direct distribution channel are consumers who use the internet or mobile applications to make their reservations. Check-in is an important and the […]
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