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10 February 2021
Poor relationship between airlines and OTAs could damage travel sector recovery
Poor customer satisfaction rates from consumers may lead to a slower recovery for the travel industry, as it tries to recover from the pandemic. With millions of trips cancelled, many...
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19 January 2021
Ongoing Covid-19 impact may further reduce UK booking lead times
In 2020, booking lead times for tourism companies were dramatically reduced due to mass uncertainty caused by Covid-19. As the impact of the pandemic continues in to 2021, last-minute bookings...
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1 December 2020
European Space Agency contract signals emergence of space debris removal industry
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded the first contract for space debris removal to an industrial team led by the Swiss start-up ClearSpace. This announcement signals the emergence of...
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18 November 2020
Diversifying revenue streams could be crucial to airlines’ survival
Airlines that show initiative and diversify their revenue streams will have a better chance of survival than companies that rest on their laurels.
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17 November 2020
Long-haul flight routes may receive heightened demand due to remote workers
As Covid-19 has created a new wave of remote workers, these digital nomads may increase demand for long-haul routes as they are no longer tied down to one specific location.
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6 November 2020
Booking Holdings’ long awaited ‘connected-trip’ may improve recovery
The idea of a ‘connected trip’ has long been mentioned by Booking Holdings’ CEO, Glen Fogel, with the idea to create a frictionless experience for customers when using the company....
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29 October 2020
Saudi Arabia’s visitor aspirations are positive but overly ambitious
Saudi Arabia claims it remains on track to reach its ambitious target of welcoming 100 million guests annually by 2030. To put this into context, Saudi Arabia welcomed 17 million...
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29 October 2020
World Trade Organisation greenlight focuses attention on 737 MAX FAA recertification
In a development which has dimmed the recent positive outlook for Boeing in the European commercial aerospace market, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has greenlit tariffs against US companies including...
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23 October 2020
Innovation in travel planning tech is part of the new normal
DragonSlayer’s new travel information platform provides real-time updates on COVID-19 travel restrictions and regulations, helping consumers feel safe and informed when they travel. Originally an invitation-only app within the luxury...
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7 October 2020
Tracking Layer satellite award a step forward for SpaceX
The Pentagon’s Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected two firms to develop satellites and sensors specifically capable of tracking advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missiles.