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New KAYAK tool reveals best time to travel for the festive season
Book now for Christmas in ViennaBook this week for a festive week in ScotlandThere is still time to save on flights for winter sun in ThailandLONDON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — It’s 60 days until Christmas Day, and it’s time to make that list, check it twice and figure out your holiday flights. There is no ‘perfect’ day to travel for the festive season, as it totally depends on where you are flying to. Luckily KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, has launched a new service to help you find the best time to travel to your chosen destination.
The Best Time To Travel Christmas and New Year service has analysed more than 8,000 routes globally. It uses KAYAK’s historical data specifically around the festive season, to recommend the best time to book your flight to get the most affordable price.
Using predictive data and easy to read price graphs, the tool also allows you to compare prices day by day to find the most wallet-friendly dates to travel, as well as a recommendation on how many days in advance you should book to get the best prices. Whether you are travelling home for Christmas, or heading off to explore somewhere new, the festive Best Time To Travel tool not only helps you save money, it also saves you time trying to find the best deals and when to book and travel during the busy travel season.
For example, if you were planning a four day trip from London to Brussels, Belgium for Christmas, the best time to travel would be on Christmas Eve, returning on 27 December* and the best time to book those flights is today, 52 days** in advance – that’s when we saw prices were the absolute cheapest, saving travellers up to 13% on flights last year
If you wanted a week-long festive holiday in Venice, Italy, booking your flights 60 days** before travel and travelling on Tuesday 19 December from London, returning on Christmas Day could potentially save you up to 38% on air fares.
For those looking for some winter sun, you’ve still got plenty of time to book flights to Bangkok as the best deals can be found 21 days before travel, Thailand for savings up to 40% on flight costs. The best time to travel for a 14 day trip is from 12th December, returning on Christmas Day*.
If you’ve missed the booking window for the best deals, or you still have a few days or weeks to go until the best day comes up for your chosen destination, you can set up Price Alerts to track flight prices and book once you see a price that works for your desired route.
Annie Wilson, KAYAK Chief Commercial Officer commented, “‘Tis the season for festive travel, but there are so many opinions on where to go, when to travel and when to book. KAYAK’s Best Time To Travel Tool helps you to go see for yourself by using our smart data to help you find the best prices and compare by week so you can choose a date that works for you.”
Note to editors:
KAYAK offers a wide range of tools including a variety of search filters to find the flights, cars and hotels to help travellers book their next getaway including:
Explore: Debating where to travel? Use KAYAK’s Explore tool to see all the amazing places you can visit within a given price range.Price Alerts: Never miss a deal by signing up for KAYAK’s customised price alerts so you know when prices change for the flight, hotel or car you want.Vacay Valuator: Find the destinations you could fly to based on the savings you could make by cutting back on some everyday luxuries* Based on flights from any London airport. Savings are calculated as the price difference between the forecasted cheapest and most expensive travel dates. Savings are correct as at 3.10.23. Travel dates recommendation and forecasted savings are based on current market conditions which are subject to change.
** Insights regarding the best time to book are derived from KAYAK’s internal historical search data for the Christmas and New Year travel period, which encompasses departure dates between 15.12.2022 and 31.12.2022, and return dates between 26.12.2022 and 08.01.2023.
About KAYAK
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We also support business travellers with our corporate travel solution.
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Akuvox S567G Smart Indoor Monitor Has Received Google Mobile Service Certification
XIAMEN, China, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Akuvox has announced its S567G, an indoor monitor powered by Android™, to have received Google GMS certification. This certification ensures full support for Google Services, allowing users to download and update apps directly from the Google Play Store, including smart home control apps. It also enhances system security, protecting against malware and unauthorized access.
GMS certification involves comprehensive testing and approval by Google or a designated 3PL lab, validating security and compatibility to ensure seamless integration within the Android ecosystem. Receiving GMS certification underscores Akuvox’s leadership in the smart intercom industry. Building on its legacy as the pioneer of Android smart intercoms, Akuvox continues to elevate its Android systems with Google’s rigorous certification, offering clients flexible and sophisticated smart intercom solutions.
The S567G’s GMS certification ensures flawless operation with key Google apps like Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and the Play Store. Edward Shi, Product Manager of the S567G, notes, “The positive feedback we’ve received from clients, even during testing, confirms that this device is transforming daily life. It’s more than just an intercom — it’s a versatile tool, even capable of functioning as a small TV. Our team has worked tirelessly to meet the highest standards, and I’m excited to see how it enhances smart living for our users.”
The S567G’s features extend beyond intercom functionality. With four HD speakers and a 1280 x 800 IPS LCD screen, it offers an exceptional audio-visual experience, redefining the concept of an indoor monitor. Whether for entertainment or smart home control, the S567G stands out as a versatile wall-mounted tablet, bringing innovation to every interaction.
About Akuvox
Akuvox is a global leading provider of smart intercom and smart home products and solutions. It is committed to unleashing the power of technology to improve people’s lives with better communication, greater security, and more convenience. Encompassing artificial intelligence, SIP, Android, cloud, security, and other advanced technologies, Akuvox continuously drives breakthrough changes in the industry and creatively delivers an unrivaled portfolio of smart intercom and smart home products and solutions. It has been deployed and used daily in more than 110 countries and regions, meeting customer needs in various vertical markets that range from residential to commercial, from healthcare to public safety.
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SeaBubbles Accelerates Sustainable Maritime Mobility with SmartBubble and Strategic Acquisition
SAINT JORIOZ, France, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SeaBubbles, French pioneer in zero-emission hydrofoils, strengthens its commitment to ecological transition with the launch of SmartBubble, new flying boat model combining cutting-edge technology with iconic design. This innovative vessel, designed to carry up to eight people at a speed of 16 knots (30 km/h), takes its passengers on a silent and environmentally friendly flight, ideal for water taxi services and urban transportation.
SmartBubble: Concentration of Technology and Design
Following the success of its first public line on Lake Annecy, where hundreds of passengers experienced the unique sensation of flying aboard The Bubble (4-seater model), SeaBubbles reaches a new milestone with the homologation of the SmartBubble (8-seater model) and its four patents, including retractable foils.
SmartBubble technology is geared towards energy efficiency. The submerged wings (foils) equipped with automatic flaps allow to fly at low speeds, saving 40% of energy required. This unique boat has just been presented afloat for the first time at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
SeaBubbles Strengthens Flight Control Expertise with Neocean Acquisition
SeaBubbles also announces the acquisition of Neocean technology, to accelerate the development of flight control expertise, specifically on “inverted T” foils. Neocean is renowned for developing the Overboat, foiling catamaran with proven stability and maneuverability.
SeaBubbles is a key player in hydrofoil navigation, technology that improves energy efficiency of boats, particularly electric ones. The flight control system is a central element of the flight experience: it is designed to ensure stable flight by dynamically and autonomously managing the mechanical inclination of the flaps on the trailing edges of the foils.
SeaBubbles: Vision for the Future
SeaBubbles’ ambition is to revolutionize urban and suburban maritime transport with more efficient and environmentally friendly boats. Examples such as the Calanques National Park, Norwegian fjords, alpine lakes or the canals of Amsterdam demonstrate a committed initiative towards the preservation of aquatic ecosystems by gradually banning the circulation of thermal boats.
“Foils significantly reduce the drag of our boats, allowing our hydrofoils to move more easily and with less energy than a conventional boat: a considerable gain in cost and energy,” explains Virginie Seurat, CEO of SeaBubbles. “The acquisition of Neocean marks a decisive turning point and prepares us for our industrialization phase. We are ready to redefine the pleasure of boating and offer boats that comply with increasingly stringent environmental standards, while offering unique sailing comfort – zero noise, zero waves, zero emissions.”
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Amagi and BuyDRM Partner to Secure Streaming Video on PlayMedia’s FAST Platform GoPlay
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), today announced a partnership with BuyDRM, a leading content security services and solutions provider offering cloud-based content security for the streaming video platform GoPlay by PlayMedia. This successful collaboration with BuyDRM’s KeyOS Content Security Platform provides robust safeguards for valuable video content while allowing PlayMedia to focus on delivering high-quality video experiences to its audience without compromising security.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in addressing the evolving challenges of content security in today’s digital landscape. By combining BuyDRM’s expertise in DRM solutions with Amagi’s scalable cloud infrastructure, PlayMedia can ensure comprehensive protection for its content library against piracy and unauthorized access.
BuyDRM’s KeyOS Content Security Platform is an award-winning, studio-approved multi-DRM and watermarking content security platform for video. The KeyOS platform protects the assets of copyright holders and distributors with robust security services and solutions for high-value video content and is trusted by many of the most prominent names in media and entertainment across the globe.
Srinivasan KA, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Amagi, said, “Our partnership with BuyDRM aligns perfectly with our endeavor to empower content creators and distributors with innovative technology. Integrating BuyDRM’s KeyOS platform into our cloud-based platform offers our customers like PlayMedia the peace of mind they need to focus on delivering exceptional content.”
“The alliance with Amagi made it possible for our mutual customer, PlayMedia, to utilize our content security offering in a cloud-based environment without sacrificing their security standards and the user experience,” said Christopher Levy, BuyDRM CEO and Co-Founder. “Both companies worked hard to empower PlayMedia with the technology needed to thrive in today’s streaming market.”
Amagi provides a complete suite of channel creation, distribution, and monetization solutions. The company’s clients include some of the world’s biggest names, including A+E Networks UK, ABS-CBN, Astro, Cox Media Group, DAZN, Globo, Lionsgate Studio, NBCUniversal, Tastemade, and VIZIO.
Amagi is exhibiting at IBC2024. Attendees can join Amagi and experience its innovative media cloud platform, which addresses unified broadcast and streaming TV workflows. Click here to book a meeting with Amagi executives.
About Amagi
Amagi is a next-generation media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms. Amagi enables content owners to launch, distribute, and monetize live, linear channels on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV and video services platforms. Amagi also offers 24×7 cloud-managed services, bringing simplicity, advanced automation, and transparency to all broadcast operations. Overall, Amagi supports 800+ content brands, 800+ playout chains, and 5,000+ channel deliveries on its platform in over 150 countries. Amagi has a presence in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City, London, Paris, Sydney, Seoul, and Singapore, broadcast operations in New Delhi, and innovation centers in Bengaluru, Zagreb, and Łódź.
About BuyDRM
BuyDRM™ is a leading global provider of content security services for the entertainment, education, enterprise, and hospitality industries. BuyDRM’s KeyOS content security platform powers many of the largest brands in media and technology. With decades of market-leading experience implementing commercial content security solutions and media technologies, BuyDRM has amassed substantial success stories for many of today’s largest brands such as ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), Daily Rounds, Deluxe Digital, EPIX, FuboTV, POPS Singapore, Rakuten Viki, Redbox, Roku, Samsung TV+, SBS Australia, Showtime, Sinclair Digital, Soundcloud, Sportradar, TubiTV and ViaPlay.
For more information, please visit www.buydrm.com.
Amagi Contact:
Aashish WashikarDirector – Corporate Communications Email: [email protected]
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