A hotel booking engine, powered by Artificial Intelligence, says it is transforming the way travellers find their perfect stay online as well as enabling hoteliers to upsell. Allora, created by hotel data firm, Avvio, is a system used exclusively by hotels on its websites, not travellers, to find out exactly what they want when booking stays. … Read more
Opening a travel agent in the midst of a global pandemic may seem like a brave move but that is exactly what Sunny Heart Travel is doing. The travel firm, made up primarily of ex-Thomas Cook employees, is set to launch on 1 March and the team are ‘very optimistic’ about future success. Initially due … Read more
Many Go to Gate customers have criticised the travel booking firm for leaving them without refunds for nearly a year and not giving credit vouchers to the value of cancelled flights. With thousands of flights scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, travellers are relying on airlines and booking sites to return money promptly. However, many … Read more
Nearly 60 years ago, Sir Cliff Richard first sang: We’re all on going on a summer holiday. But this year, the word summer might need to be replaced by two letters: VR. Nope, not Very Relaxing, or Venice to Rome, but Virtual Reality. From the comfort of your sofa, hammock or lounger, you can be … Read more
Staycations are set to be a popular holiday option once again this summer, as foreign travel still looks uncertain despite the vaccine roll-out. While going abroad seems ever more unlikely, holidaymakers are increasingly confident about being able to a UK break. Sykes Holiday Cottages, which lets properties on behalf of their owners, reported an 188 … Read more
Staycations are set to be a popular holiday option once again this summer, as foreign travel still looks uncertain despite the vaccine roll-out. While going abroad seems ever more unlikely, holidaymakers are increasingly confident about being able to a UK break. Sykes Holiday Cottages, which lets properties on behalf of their owners, reported an 188 … Read more
How many times in the last few months, days or even hours have you muttered the phrase: I need a holiday? In these bleak wintery months, it’s on my mind constantly and not helped by reminders around the home. The bottle opener fridge magnet bought in a little shop in Key West; a t-shirt from … Read more
Hopes of a summer holiday abroad this year have been thrown in doubt with the Government announcing those returning from overseas will have to pay to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days on their return. Several other countries are also expected to ban arrivals from the UK due to the large number of coronavirus … Read more
Holiday bookings by the over-50s who are anticipating being able to travel after having the coronavirus vaccine is giving a much-needed shot in the arm to the industry. Several companies say bookings from this age group have helped the sector with many now looking to head away for several weeks to make up for the … Read more
After months of virus chaos, families are now daring to dream of a holiday abroad next year. Comparison site Skyscanner reported a 37 per cent jump in bookings last month after Pfizer announced its vaccine was 90 per cent effective. Yet a Money Mail investigation today reveals that holidaymakers need to watch out for costly … Read more