The lockdown measures coming into place could not come quickly enough. The sooner they happen, the sooner we can get through this. And yes, there is light at the end of the tunnel -- the travel market will pick up again. But here’s what’s happening in the tunnel from a technology perspective: There are multiple [...]
AXUS and Tramada Systems Team Up to Power Dynamic Digital Itinerary Delivery Content-rich, interactive mobile itineraries offer travel agents more customer impact and engagement with less time and effort. Secaucus, New Jersey (December 10, 2019) Northstar Travel Group announced today that AXUS, its premier itinerary building and collaboration system for travel planners and tour operators, [...]
According to a recent study by cybersecurity firm Symantec, 80% of data breaches could be eliminated using two-factor authentication (2FA). The reality is that because most people have a tendency to reuse passwords over multiple sites, change them infrequently, and not use complex passwords, it makes the cyber criminal’s task easier. However, if you add 2FA [...]
New tramada® module automates reconciliation of non-ticket commissions SYDNEY - 5 November 2019 – Tramada Systems has introduced a new module for its tramada® travel technology platform that automates reconciliation of non-ticket commissions, removing manual effort, increasing speed and accuracy, and dramatically improving efficiency in identifying/collecting commissions. In every travel agency, today's slender profit [...]
Change is in the air. Can you feel it? We all know that change is constant and inevitable, but thankfully some changes are clearly announced. A sailor, for example, can expect stormy weather from a red sunrise. Many changes, however, are subtle and can sneak up over time. connect BI, tramada®'s business intelligence (BI) capability, can [...]
Tramada wins AFTA’s 2019 NTIA award for Best Travel Agent Technology Innovation Tramada recognised for NDC capabilities supporting end-to-end booking processing, at scale Sydney, Australia – 23 July – Tramada Systems has announced that its New Distribution Capability (NDC) Solution won first place at the Australian Federation of Travel Agents’ annual National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) [...]
Free up the power of NDC IATA’s NDC is designed to give agents access to unbundled tickets and ancillaries that airlines have traditionally sold on their own websites. Think insurance, checked bags, lounge access, airport parking/hotels, car hire, transfers, theatres/concerts, Wi-Fi, short tours, attractions, and more-which can add up to AU$50 per traveller, or more than [...]
Bespoke need not mean “manual” Every day, the travel industry discovers new uses for technology such as the internet, robotics, and biometrics. However, the lion’s share of the travel advisor’s role remains to advise. That is, investing the time to listen to and understand their customer-then creating a bespoke experience that meets their specific needs. [...]
Inside the NDC - an interview with Tramada’s Björn Böhme Global Director of Product and Engineering for Tramada Systems, Björn Böhme, was recently interviewed by FESTIVE ROAD’s Mike Orchard on behalf of IATA. The topic: the New Distribution Capability, or NDC. Here we share highlights from their intriguing discussion. Mike: In layman’s terms, what is [...]
Prepared for the NDC? We are. It’s that time of financial year when agents, suppliers and associations convene to plan the year ahead. As diverse as these individuals and groups are, one hot topic is being discussed everywhere: IATA’s revolutionary New Distribution Capability, or NDC. Discussion has moved on from questions such as “What is [...]
