Author: Sam Allcock

Emerging Travel Group, a prominent global travel company operating RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip, has announced a significant partnership with Sabre Hospitality, a leading provider of software and technology solutions. This new alliance integrates Emerging Travel Group’s platforms with Sabre’s SynXis technology, aimed at boosting revenue opportunities for hoteliers and enhancing their connectivity and distribution processes. The collaboration will enable hotels to leverage the extensive reach of Emerging Travel Group’s platforms, which offer robust distribution channels and global exposure. Notably, the partnership grants hotels access to RateHawk, a renowned B2B platform that connects them with over 80,000 travel professionals, retail travel…

Altezza Travel, the world’s leading operator of Kilimanjaro climbing tours, has significantly bolstered fire prevention measures at Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park. The company has equipped the park with essential firefighting tools and set up six strategically located safety containers, designed to ensure rapid response to any future fire emergencies. Following devastating bushfires in 2020 and 2022, which saw extensive mobilization of park rangers and volunteers, Altezza Travel identified a critical delay in emergency response due to the time required to transport essential firefighting equipment. The distance from storage locations, sometimes up to 50 kilometres away, meant that vital tools such…

Trip.Gourmet, the leading food travel guide from Trip.com Group, has unveiled its updated global restaurant rankings and new features at a high-profile event held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The launch, which also marked the presentation of the Trip.Best Gourmet Awards, is part of the company’s efforts to enhance the dining experiences of global travellers as food tourism continues to grow in popularity. With more tourists focusing on culinary experiences as part of their travels, Trip.com has seen a 30% year-on-year increase in global users searching for food-related keywords. This includes heightened interest in fine dining, local specialities,…

LearnUpon, a leading Learning Management System (LMS) provider, and Planhat, a customer management platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how businesses onboard, retain, and grow their customers. The collaboration seeks to merge powerful customer data with targeted educational content, providing businesses with a comprehensive solution to enhance their customer experience at every stage of the journey. The partnership between LearnUpon and Planhat comes as organisations increasingly prioritise customer education to drive retention and satisfaction. This collaboration offers companies a unique opportunity to integrate customer insights with educational programmes, empowering businesses to optimise onboarding, improve customer engagement, and…

A groundbreaking report by NielsenIQ (NIQ) and World Data Lab (WDL) sheds light on Generation Z’s spending patterns and market influence, forecasting them to become the wealthiest generation in history. Titled “Spend Z,” the report details how this demographic, born between 1997 and 2012, is set to command a global spending power of $12 trillion by 2030. With 2 billion individuals, Gen Z represents 25% of the world’s population. Their spending is projected to surpass that of Baby Boomers by 2034, contributing over $9 trillion in global expenditure. The report underlines a shift in consumer dynamics, highlighting Gen Z’s preference…

Infinix has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the ZERO 40 5G and its 4G counterpart, boasting revolutionary video capabilities. These new models are equipped to seamlessly integrate with GoPro devices, allowing users to capture high-definition footage of their adventures, such as swimming alongside the world’s largest fish. The launch of the Infinix ZERO 40 Series marks a significant advancement in mobile video technology. The smartphones feature 50MP Ultra-Wide front and rear cameras, as well as a 108MP OIS rear main camera, complemented by ProStable video functionality. This combination promises to enhance the quality of video captures, making it possible to…

As more companies promote wellbeing initiatives, a growing number are accused of “wellbeing washing” – creating the illusion of caring for employees’ mental and physical health without implementing genuine, long-term changes. A recent survey by Claro Wellbeing found that over a third of businesses are guilty of this practice, highlighting a disconnect between superficial actions and meaningful support for employees. While many companies may participate in annual events like Mental Health Awareness Week, only one-third of employees rated their workplace’s mental health support as good or outstanding. This disparity suggests that some organisations may be falling short in making a…

The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three could lead to tens of millions of mobile customers in the UK facing higher bills, according to a provisional report from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator raised concerns that the merger, while potentially improving network quality, may result in significant price increases or reduced services for both retail and wholesale mobile customers. The CMA’s in-depth investigation, led by an independent inquiry group, is examining the impact of the £15 billion deal, which would reduce the number of UK mobile network operators from four to three. The watchdog has provisionally found…

Wasabi Technologies has announced a new partnership with Grass Valley, a prominent media technology provider, to incorporate Wasabi’s cost-effective and high-performance cloud storage within Grass Valley’s AMPP platform. This integration aims to enhance media production workflows, offering advanced solutions for active archiving, live playout, and edit/render functions. The AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform) platform, known for its agile and software-defined workflows, now supports Wasabi’s cloud storage, which is renowned for its low cost and performance efficiency. This partnership allows media and entertainment organisations to streamline their content creation and distribution processes while managing expenses more effectively. Grass Valley’s AMPP platform…

The International Music Summit (IMS), a leading platform for electronic music culture, education, and industry, has announced its expansion to Dubai with the inaugural IMS Dubai. Set to take place on November 14-15 at the W Hotel Dubai – Mina Seyahi, this marks IMS’s first foray into the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, responding to its growing significance as a cultural and industry hub. For seventeen years, IMS has been a cornerstone event in Ibiza, uniting the global electronic music community to explore trends, innovations, and challenges within the industry. This new edition in Dubai reflects the increasing importance…