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Guest Column

SKAL BANGKOK TALKS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Andrew J Wood Sep 22, 2023
SKAL BANGKOK TALKS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI for Marketing: Join the October Skal Bangkok Luncheon Talk for Expert Insights from Move Ahead Media’s Craig Burton BANGKOK, Thailand –…
Travel Tech

The UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2023
The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and Mastercard today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Finance

Mastercard and Network International launch new Artificial Intelligence fraud-prevention solution

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023
Mastercard announced that it is partnering with Network International, the  enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, to address fraud, declines and chargebacks in order…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Artificial Intelligence, data analytics and augmented reality for transforming tourism

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022
Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 has once again hosted the Touristech Startup Fest entrepreneurship competition
Air

The future of air travel lies in Artificial Intelligence

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019
With one of its 300 aircraft taking off from somewhere in the world every 90 seconds, British Airways runs a hugely complex global operation, 24-hours a day. Alex Cruz, chairman and…
Hotels

Artificial intelligence in hospitality – friend or foe?

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2018
Hotels and travel management companies are increasingly using AI to carry out customer service tasks, which are important in managing bookings and service.
Airlines and Aviation

Artificial Intelligence: SITA’s drive to make lost baggage a distant memory

Alastair Newport Mar 7, 2018
Not content with creating robot baggage handlers at Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport, SITA is now promising to end the frustration and expense of lost baggage…
Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand unleash artificial intelligence in Oz

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 18
Air New Zealand’s artificial intelligence-backed chat-bot, Bravo Oscar Tango (Oscar for short) has received his first international promotion – beginning work online in Australia.
Travel Tech

SITA Intelligence and Targeting provides real-time risk assessment

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023
SITA has unveiled its most advanced intelligence and targeting offering yet, providing the backbone for dynamic and integrated border management, helping governments identify and manage…
Global

ETOA members to benefit from travel intelligence insights from Mabrian

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023
Mabrian, a leading provider of travel intelligence solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with ETOA (European Tourism Association), the foremost trade association promoting the…

Sabre introduces Retail Intelligence for airlines to grow revenue opportunities

Kristin Mariano Nov 9, 2021
Sabre has announced the release of the first two products in the company’s Retail Intelligence suite: Sabre Air Price IQ™ and Sabre Ancillary IQ™ for the dynamic pricing of…
Global

TUI brings ChatGPT to its mobile app in UK

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023
TUI is bringing ChatGPT to its mobile app and testing the potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Hotels

Ascott launches CHATGPT-powered web chatbot – CUBBY, your AI travel buddy

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has just launched a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered web chatbot to enhance the…
PR Newswire

Sojern Announces Platform Enhancements to AI-Powered Audiences

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform for the travel industry, announces the latest version of its Sojern Travel Marketing Platform…
Features

Top holiday hotspots of 2023 from AI

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023
New research has revealed the holiday hotspots of 2023 – according to artificial intelligence. And France and Italy are the overall top suggestions from ChatGPT and Bard respectively.
Travel Tech

66% of ChatGPT users are using the tool for coding

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023
The recent launch of ChatGPT has launched a serious discussion regarding the broader use of Artificial Intelligence.
Global

AI boom: Don’t miss out, but avoid the frenzy

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023
Investors must take a cautious approach to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom to avoid getting ‘burned says Nigel Green
Airlines and Aviation

oneworld and Elemental Cognition’s breakthrough AI Travel Agent transforms the online booking experience

Kanchan Nath May 26, 2023
oneworld Alliance and artificial intelligence (AI) company Elemental Cognition have completed initial trials of their state-of-the-art booking tool that helps customers navigate the complex…
Travel Tech

AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023

Kanchan Nath May 12, 2023
Tourism leaders attending the MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds have reported that Artificial Intelligence and technology will be their top strategic priority for 2023.
Travel Tech

Generative AI and sustainability are driving investment in the tourism technology segment

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities are attracting the highest levels of investment in travel technology at present, according…
Travel Tech

Hyperchain Technology debuts at InnoEX

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2023
From April 12 to 15, InnoEX was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year's show focused on smart city, digital business, artificial intelligence and other key…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia launches conversational trip planning powered by ChatGPT

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023
Expedia announced an exciting new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.
Features

‘Benefits and Dangers of AI’ at Hospitality Innovation Summit 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023
Like all businesses, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of the hospitality industry.
Training

42 Abu Dhabi hosts AI workshop with over 1000 Virtual Attendees

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023
 42 Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s innovative and disruptive coding school that provides a unique peer-to-peer, gamified learning methodology hosted an insightful workshop under the title…
Travel Tech

Tiqets partners with RUNNR.ai

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023
Tiqets, the online platform for cultural and leisure experiences in Europe and North America, has signed a partnership with RUNNR.ai, a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution…
Global

AmexGBT buys AI start-up 30SecondsToFly

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has acquired 30SecondsToFly, a technology start-up specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) and messaging for business travel
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: The first airline ticket on the blockchain and more

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2019
This week in the travel tech industry, the first airline ticket through a blockchain has been issued. TripAdvisor has launched self-service advertising and Amadeus for Developers offers…
Finland

When you absolutely, positively need to be there on time: Finnair gets punctual

Alastair Newport May 24, 2019
Finnair has unveiled some new tech today with the announcement that it had built a machine with private artificial intelligence firm Silo AI.
Travel Tech

Deep Neural Network: Key to achieve hyper-responsive customer service

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2018
Artificial intelligence advances in greater strides making it more reliable and an attractive business solution. Over the past decade, the travel industry is keen on taking advantage of AI…
Hotels

SiteMinder and IDeaS Revenue Solutions study finds hoteliers fear robot-run future

Alastair Newport Feb 20, 2018
A white paper by SiteMinder and IDeaS Revenue Solutions has found that while hoteliers fear a future where their properties are run by robots, they believe artificial intelligence (AI) may…
Travel Tech

Sabre: predictive analytics represent a tectonic shift for hospitality

Alastair Newport Oct 25, 2017 12
Sabre Corporation has developed the hospitality industry’s first analytics platform to use artificial intelligence to help maximize total hotel revenue. SynXis Analytics Cloud is Sabre’s new…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

The rising importance of empathy and new technology in Culture & Heritage Tourism

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023
Heritage tourism experts grappled with complex issues of presenting culture and heritage to tourists at an international gathering of culture tourism experts 24-25 September in Valencia,…
Reports

Deloitte: Travel leaders embrace automation and tech as workforce challenges continue to weigh on industry

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023
Amid ongoing labor concerns, airline and hospitality leaders leverage digital and technology solutions to enhance traveler experience.
Hospitality

HomeToGo reveals its 2023-2024 Autumn Winter Travel Forecast 

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023
HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, released its 2023/24 Autumn Winter Travel Forecast, revealing the trends that are shaping vacation plans for…
Travel Tech

Virgin Australia expands long-term partnership with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023
Sabre Corporation has strengthened and expanded its relationship with Virgin Australia to allow the carrier to deliver improved retailing capability while supporting its growth objectives.
PR Newswire

Webb Fontaine Group Awarded 5-Year Project with Libyan Customs Authority for Advanced Cargo Information System for Exports to the State of Libya

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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Webb Fontaine Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a prestigious 5-year investment project in collaboration with the Libyan Customs…
PR Newswire

IBIS STYLES LAUNCHES NEW #OPENPARTY SERIES ACROSS EUROPE, CELEBRATING CREATIVE EXPERIENCES AND VIBING WITH LOCAL ARTS & CULTURE SCENES

traveldailymedia FTRSS Sep 14, 2023 0
First #OpenpARTy kicks off at ibis Styles CopenhagenOrestad, with guests invited to be "part of the art" COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ibis Styles, part of Accor, a…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Phocuswright Conference releases full 2023 program

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2023
Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority, has released its full 2023 program for The Phocuswright Conference, which will be held November 13-16 in Ft.…
Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet and Boeing finalize 12 Max delivery in 2024 during U.S. President Joe Biden’s official visit to Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2023
Vietjet and Boeing’s high-ranking delegates have reached a significant agreement regarding the 200 737 Max orders during the U.S. President Joe Biden's official visit to Vietnam. 
OTAs & Tour Operators

Flight Centre Travel Group records strong profit turnaround during 2023 Fiscal Year

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023
FLT's corporate travel business continued to out-perform, comfortably out-pacing broader industry recovery and delivering record TTV during FY 23.
Training

UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center and Amity University Dubai sign agreement

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2023
The UAE Sports Science & Sports Medicine Center affiliated to General Authority of Sports (GAS) signed a cooperation agreement with Amity University - Dubai to cooperate in the areas of…
Global

Experiential travel replaces conventional motivations for travel

Kristin Mariano Aug 24, 2023
Mabrian Technologies, the leading company in Travel Intelligence and sentiment analysis, reveals the evolution of travellers’ behaviour and motivations from 2019 until now.  Since 2023 is…
Reports

Experiential travel replaces conventional motivations for travel

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2023
Mabrian Technologies, the company in Travel Intelligence and sentiment analysis, reveals the evolution of travellers’ behaviour and motivations from 2019 until now. 
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Web in Travel releases theme and program and speakers for October conference in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023
Web in Travel (WiT), the global news and events platform focused on travel technology, has released the program and speakers for its WiT Singapore Conference, which takes place in the city’s…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

The 1st REGIONAL GREAT AUDIT MINDS (GAM) CONFERENCE 2023 in Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023
The UAE Internal Auditors Association proudly announces the groundbreaking 1st Regional GAM “Great Audit Minds” Conference, themed "Igniting Sustainable Thinking," set to take place from…
Travel Tech

Sabre launches Lodging AI

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2023
Sabre Corporation announced the availability of Lodging AI, marking the introduction of its Sabre Travel AI™ capabilities in the lodging sector and enhancing the power of Content Services…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

IAAPI Annual Meet & Training Program 23′

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023
Step right up and mark the calendars for the most thrilling and enchanting event in the attractions industry!
Travel Tech

The Next-Generation of Corporate Travel Retailing: Deem, Powered by Travelport+

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2023
Travelport confirmed the integration with Deem, a leading corporate travel management platform, with Travelport+.
Travel Tech

Travelport delivers British Airways’ NDC content on Travelport+, providing faster and easier access for agents

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023
Travelport announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from British Airways is now live on the Travelport+ platform.
Airlines and Aviation

Travelport renews multi-year agreement with United Airlines

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2023
Travelport announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with United Airlines, the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

ITB China 2023 partners with Trip.com Group as official travel service partner

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023
ITB China, the marketplace for China's travel industry, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider for this year's highly…
Airlines and Aviation

SITA and Envision digital partner on solutions that help airports cut fuel and power costs

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023
Air transport industry IT provider SITA and Envision Digital signed a new partnership to help airports reduce operational costs and support their net zero ambitions.
PR Newswire

Technologies give leg up to archaeological studies on relics unearthed at Sanxingdui Ruins site

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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The new building of the Sanxingdui Museum in southwest China's Sichuan province officially opened to the public on July…
PR Newswire

Staynex Partners with Huawei to Enhance Web3 Initiatives for the Travel and Hospitality Industry

traveldailymedia FTRSS Jul 28, 2023 0
SINGAPORE, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global vacation club platform, Staynex, has announced a partnership with tech giant, Huawei, to leverage Web3 technologies and enhance the travel…
Global

FGIC launches the National Geospatial Features Catalogue 

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023
The Federal Geographic Information Center (FGIC) announced the launch of the National Geospatial Features Catalogue, which will contribute to the creation of a strategic data guide
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Top 7 trends shaping India’s meeting & events industry in 2023 

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023
With events and in-person connections back in focus, optimism abounds the meetings and events industry this 2023
Hospitality

Sands China announces three exhibitions for Art Macao 2023

Kristin Mariano Jul 26, 2023
In support of the upcoming Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023, Sands China Ltd. is presenting an impressive array of exhibitions and artworks from August to October, aimed at…
Corporate & Business

Travel & expense spend management is growing in importance

Kristin Mariano Jul 24, 2023
According to a recent BCD Travel survey of 164 travel  buyers worldwide, the importance of travel and expense spend management has increased in priority,  reaching its highest level…
Features

Empowering travellers through AI-driven strategy

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023
Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider, has unveiled a series of enhanced services aimed at empowering travellers through AI-led capabilities and knowledge.
PR Newswire

Treasure Global Signs Collaboration Agreement with VCI Global to Develop AI-Powered Travel Platform

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NEW YORK and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Treasure Global Inc (NASDAQ: TGL) ("TGL", "Treasure Global," or the "Company"), an innovative technology solutions…
PR Newswire

Trip.com Group unveils new initiatives to support customers planning their next trip

traveldailymedia FTRSS Jul 17, 2023 0
Empowering travellers through AI-driven strategy SHANGHAI, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider, today unveiled a series of enhanced services…
Cruise

Hurtigruten To Launch First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship In 2030

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2023
Hurtigruten Norway intends to launch its first zero-emission cruise ship in 2030, eventually converting the entire fleet to run without emissions. The new 500-passenger ship,…
Mergers & Acquisitions

Arinex and Joyn combine forces to create The Arinex Group 

Kanchan Nath Jul 13, 2023
Joyn, a leading event technology platform, is excited to announce that it has acquired Arinex, the largest Australian owned business event management company.
PR Newswire

Sojern Acquires VenueLytics to Bolster its Platform for the Hospitality Industry

traveldailymedia FTRSS Jul 11, 2023 0
SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sojern, the leading travel marketing platform, today announced the acquisition of VenueLytics, the hospitality industry's most integrated guest…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group ramps up recruitment globally

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023
The Emirates Group is laying the groundwork for its next big growth phase with a mammoth drive to recruit the best minds and talent globally across 180 unique roles.
Cruise

AI-based project to optimize vessel performance forecasting concludes testing

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023
Initiated in August 2020, the Via Kaizen project explores how AI and machine learning can enable more energy-efficient voyage planning for ship operators.
Travel Tech

Hotelbeds introduces new digital tools to make selling travel easier for clients

Kristin Mariano Jul 3, 2023
With the summer holiday season in full swing, Hotelbeds is helping its clients manage the growing demand for travel by introducing new products and tools.  The travel tech company is…
Eturbo News

Hong Kong Ready for More World-Class Conventions

Harry Johnson Jun 27, 2023 0
eTurboNews: Hong Kong further strengthens its status as the World's Meeting Place and remains a top choice among convention organizers. Read more: Hong Kong Ready for More World-Class…
Hotels

HotelRunner introduces AI-Powered Review Center for enhanced Reputation Management

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023
HotelRunner, the leading travel and hospitality technologies platform, has launched HotelRunner Review Center, an innovative solution that will fundamentally change the way properties manage…
Consumer

dnata introduces ground-breaking cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced an exciting addition to their presence at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE)
Hospitality

Tailor-made touch more important than digital efficiency for leisure travel advisors

Kristin Mariano Jun 14, 2023
Highly-personalised service is becoming the key differentiator for travel advisors, according to a new report from Accor, the world leading hospitality group. The report, titled…
Hotels

Hotelbeds and Wayra (Telefónica) announce first start-ups to be part of the TravelTech Lab 

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023
Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefónica's open innovation initiative, have announced the winners of the first TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds challenge.
Airlines and Aviation

Hahn Air drives change with innovation

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023
Airline distribution provider, Hahn Air, is creating an innovation node for companies looking to advance their innovative projects.
Global

ZainTech partners with Mastercard to provide unique AI and Machine Learning data solutions to businesses

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2023
ZainTech, the one-stop digital solutions powerhouse of Zain Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to create unique data-driven and innovative solutions.
Tourism Boards

The Ultimate Julian Alps Sensory Adventure – when an NFT becomes a unique experience in Slovenia

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023
This week marked the end of a three-day event where representatives from 15 media outlets, owners of an exclusive NFT digital souvenir, cashed it in as a ticket to a unique experience in the…
Airlines and Aviation

Game On! Emirates Group and AWS team up to craft an immersive digital world

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023
The Emirates Group is embarking on a futuristic, immersive digital journey to transform its employee experiences – a first for the industry – by collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Travel Tech

Expedia Group shows B2B growth with new partnerships, tech features

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2023
Following a strong quarter for Expedia Group’s B2B segment where it delivered 55% in revenue growth compared to 2022, the company announced new partnerships and tech features aimed at…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Dubai esports & games festival to return in June 2023

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF 2023) from 21 to 25 June 2023 at the South Halls,…
Airlines and Aviation

Astra Tech partners with Etihad Airways to launch flight bookings on Botim

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023
Astra Tech (Astra) signed a partnership with Etihad Airways that will enable customers to book flights through BOTIM, the MENA region’s leading VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution,…
PR Newswire

China Mobile Hong Kong Introduces Three Popular Middle Eastern Regions into its Top Asia and Europe Day Pass Package

traveldailymedia FTRSS Apr 28, 2023 0
Day Pass for Top Asia Package starts as low as $19.9/day Easy online pre-ordering, without switching SIM upon arrival, travel to multi-destinations worldwide with ease HONG KONG, April…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com and Amazon Web Services sign MOU to build joint innovation lab

Kanchan Nath Apr 28, 2023
Trip.com has announced it will build a joint innovation lab with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

ATM to welcome over 2,000 exhibitors, representatives from more than 150 countries and an expected 34,000 attendees to Dubai

Kanchan Nath Apr 28, 2023
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 is ready to welcome the global travel, tourism and hospitality community to the UAE from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 May. The 30th edition of the show will host…
Travel Tech

CrimsonLogic partners with Shanghai Data Group

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023
Singapore-based global technology company CrimsonLogic, a leader in digital trade facilitation solutions and part of the PSA Group, announced that it has entered into a strategic…
PR Newswire

Trip.com and Amazon Web Services sign MOU to build joint innovation lab

traveldailymedia FTRSS Apr 25, 2023 0
SINGAPORE, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com, an international one-stop travel service provider, today announced it will build a joint innovation lab with Amazon Web Services (AWS),…
Weddings & Honeymoon

Conrad Pune launches ‘The Wedding Studio’

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023
Conrad Pune, the flagship luxury hotel for Hilton Worldwide in India, is proud to unveil its much-awaited Wedding Studio, the ultimate venue for couples seeking bespoke and incomparable…
Global

AutoGPT gains popularity as Twitter influencers predict revolution in AI, reveals GlobalData

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023
AutoGPT has emerged as the top trend on Twitter since the second week of April 2023, reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Travel Tech

Amadeus Labs opens engineering facility in Pune

Kanchan Nath Apr 15, 2023
Amadeus has announced the opening of their new engineering site in Pune, Maharashtra. This facility will help expand Amadeus Labs’ engineering and R&D activities in India.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

World leaders to shape the future of sustainable tourism at ATM 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023
Travel professionals and policymakers from across the globe will explore how the tourism sector is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ at the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Drukyul’s Literature Festival by Bhutan Echoes to be held from 4th – 6th August 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023
Bhutan’s Department of Tourism (DoT) has confirmed that the  Drukyul’s Literature Festival by Bhutan Echoes will be held from 4th to 6th August 2023 in  the capital Thimphu.
Global

AeroCloud pioneers technology for airports to offer ‘kerb to gate’ insights 

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023
AeroCloud, the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and operational efficiencies, announces at Passenger Terminal Expo the launch of AeroCloud Optic
Eturbo News

ITB Berlin Comes to a Successful Conclusion

Harry Johnson Mar 10, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | 90,127 ITB Berlin attendees celebrate booming demand at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show Full article: ITB Berlin Comes to a Successful Conclusion Copyright:…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Tour operator brand ‘Eurowings Holidays’ to expand

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023
Vacation packages from a single source: customers can use the Eurowings tour operator brand to book the all-inclusive vacation that is right for them, including an affordable flight and a…
Travel Tech

Is AI the next gold rush? Global investment skyrockets 633.33%

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2023
If you compare the change from 2020 to 2021 with the previous 3 years, where AI investment remained almost consistent, the 2020 pandemic accelerated this growth.  Although there was a…
Consumer

e& and Mastercard partner in 16 markets across the Middle East, Asia and Africa

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023
e& has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard that will see consumers and businesses in 16 markets across the Middle East, Asia and Africa benefit from a variety of new…
Travel Tech

ChatGPT: Opportunity or threat for travel?

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2023
If in technology and innovation circles 2021 was the year for crypto and 2022 was the year of the metaverse, then 2023 will be remembered as the year of ChatGPT for certain. But is this an…
Hotels

OYO plans to double premium hotels in 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023
Global hospitality technology platform OYO has announced that it plans to double the number of premium hotels in India in 2023.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening

Joe Cusmano Feb 18, 2023
In a milestone year, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event went underway on Monday in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). It is the 30th…
Global

Victory Securities holds “Hong Kong’s first virtual asset research conference”

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023
Victory Securities held the "Hong Kong’s first virtual asset research conference", detailing an overview of the cryptocurrency market and analyzing the impact of external factors on the…
Travel Tech

Which Traveller Tribe are you in? Amadeus defines future travellers

Kristin Mariano Feb 13, 2023
Amadeus commissioned a global research study – Traveller Tribes 2033 – which identifies four Traveler Tribes that will develop in the next 10 years and will be future target consumers.
Reports

Agoda uses ChatGPT to regale Valentine’s Day hotspots

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023
Tokyo, Bangkok, and Singapore are this year’s most popular Valentine’s Day getaways in Asia, global digital travel platform Agoda revealed
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

JAGGAER to join world leaders in technology at LEAP, Saudi Arabia

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023
JAGGAER has confirmed its participation at LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s global technology event, where the company will showcase its industry-leading spend management platform and its investment in…
Guest Column

The Potential Rise of Fake Reviews in the Travel Industry

Joao Taborda Feb 6, 2023
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to disrupt various industries, and the travel industry is no exception. This week I read an article that points to a…
Sports Tourism

Dubai to develop sports sector

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023
The Dubai Sports Council has approved a 10-year strategy for developing the emirate’s sports sector, with plans to organise 3,000 local, regional and international events and host 1,000…
Airlines and Aviation

Boeing partners with ASM Global – managed Tech Port Center + Arena

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023
 An innovative new partnership between Boeing and the Kelly Heritage Foundation—an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio, on whose behalf ASM Global manages…
Eturbo News

Tourism Innovation Summit to focus on digital revolution

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by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News In addition to staying in Seville, Spain, Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 (TIS) is planning to boost technology…
Eturbo News

Airbus preparing for Intersec 2023 in Dubai

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by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News Airbus is to participate in Intersec 2023, the leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection. The post…
Mergers & Acquisitions

RateGain to acquire Adara

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adara…
By the Way

Cognizant to advance Garuda Aerospace drones with digital technologies

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022
Cognizant has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Garuda Aerospace, one of India's drone startups, to power its drones with advanced digital capabilities…
Air

Airlines Are Betting On A Thriving Post-Pandemic Future

Joe Cusmano Dec 21, 2022
The airline industry has recovered from the pandemic and is experiencing a time of exceptional prosperity. Algorithms powered by artificial intelligence are sifting through mountains…
Hotels

Hospitality must “abandon dependence on RevPAR and occupancy metrics” to thrive

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022
Beonprice – one of the world’s hotel revenue management providers – has set out on a mission to persuade the hospitality industry to “abandon the dependence on RevPAR and occupancy rates…
Special Reports

UAE laboratories must adopt technology to drive automation: Medlab ME

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022
Medlab Middle East has revealed the top trends influencing clinical laboratory markets in the UAE and globally, according to a new report published ahead of the 2023 edition of the show.
Travel Tech

TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 the global summit of technology and innovation for the travel and tourism industry that has celebrated its third edition in Seville (Spain), has brought…
Global

Safari Holding signs exclusive PropTech deal with HITEK

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022
UAE-based smart property management solutions company HITEK Services, which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed an exclusive five-year partnership agreement with…
Global

Finland, Dublin, Vueling and Casa Batlló, winners of the Tourism Innovation Awards 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit, the global summit of innovation and technology for the travel and tourism industry, celebrated last week the Tourism Innovation Awards 2022 in Seville…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Arab Health to showcase the USD5 billion healthcare metaverse

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022
Arab Health has underscored its commitment to showcasing the latest advances in healthcare technology and innovation with the launch of the Intelligent Health Pavilion and the return of the…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates embraces demand for plant-based meals

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022
Heralding the upcoming World Vegan Day on 1 November, Emirates has delivered a resounding response to heightened demand for plant-based cuisine with a multimillion-dollar investment into new…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.
Consumer

eDreams ODIGEO gets highest-ever mobile app sales

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2022
eDreams ODIGEO, the world’s largest online travel company in terms of flights outside of China and one of the largest European e-commerce businesses, announced that it achieved a record in…
Hospitality

Using AI to become zero waste

Kristin Mariano Oct 6, 2022
The Iberostar Group has announced its ambitious plan to install artificial intelligence in its more than 100 hotels globally to become zero waste, reduce food waste and save more than…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

HITEK MD to deliver keynote at MEFMA conference in Riyadh

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2022
Javeria Aijaz, managing director of HITEK, a UAE-based smart FM technology solutions company, will deliver the keynote address at the Middle East FM Association (MEFMA) one-day conference…
Tourism

Savour, celebrate and soak up culture in Seattle this autumn season

Kristin Mariano Sep 9, 2022
Welcome the arrival of autumn in Seattle where there’s a host of festivals, exhibitions and culinary events offering exciting new reasons to visit. Fantastic festivals Savour local…
Finance

Be covered if your trip is disrupted by heavy rainfall

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2022
Singlife will pay up to SGD150 to travellers whose single trip plans are disrupted by heavy rainfall. All countries and regions globally are included in the Rainfall Protection coverage,…
Travel Tech

Technology plays a vital role in ensuring seamless travel

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022
A study by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and FCM — “The Evolution of Travel Program Technology” — explores how technology has impacted the travel manager’s role, the traveller…
Air

Sustainable food in air! Emirates flight catering launches world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2022
The farm’s closed-loop system is designed to circulate water through the plants to maximise water usage and efficiency
Tourism

Dubai’s metaverse strategy to position Emirate as global hub for tourism

Megha Paul Jul 22, 2022
It aims to turn Dubai into one the world’s top 10 metaverse economies as well as a global hub for the metaverse community
GDS / CRS

Here comes the sun: Latest Sabre survey reveals 5 key travel trends

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2022
The latest Sabre survey results revealed several key travel trends that are truly gamechangers in the industry.
Travel Tech

Expedia Group unveils new Open World Technology Platform

Kristin Mariano May 9, 2022
At its annual partner event, EXPLORE, Expedia Group debuted a three-tiered strategy to redefine its place in travel, including a new technology platform to power the industry called Expedia…
Guest Column

Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success

Harry White May 4, 2022
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success The relationship between the travel sector and the payments industry has always been complex, never more so than during the…
Mobile & Social

Why ignoring social media could prove fatal for hotel GMs

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2022
Facebook and Instagram, two of the largest social media platforms with 2.9 and two billion monthly active users respectively, are more than just a brand awareness or communication tool for…

Emirates to unveil NFTs and experiences in metaverse

Megha Paul Apr 18, 2022
Emirates has unveiled its plans to build signature brand experiences in the metaverse, alongside both collectible and utility-based NFTs for its customers and employees
Global

Check in! Emirates rolls out unique mobile check-in ports for seamless travel and shorter waiting time

Megha Paul Apr 4, 2022
Emirates is introducing 25 mobile Check-in Ports at Dubai International airport Terminal 3 as part of its commitment to continuously innovate at every customer touchpoint
Travel Tech

Bracing for rebound! Here’s how Amadeus preps for next COVID surge

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2022
To prepare for a possible coming COVID surge, Amadeus has partnered with testFRWD, the Austrian startup providing AI-powered solutions for self-certifying COVID-19 tests.

Sharjah Tourism Forum concludes with positive outlook on global travel industry

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2021
Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF), Middle East and Sharjah’s leading travel showcase successfully concluded rounding off the first hybrid event in its 8-year history

This hotel has an unexpected addition to its workforce: Robots

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021
Hawks Cay Resort has turned to the help of robots to provide more opportunities for its associates to dedicate their time where it matters most, serving guests

Conference programme revealed! Blue chips and startups to share Travel Forward stage at WTM London

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021
Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed the line-up for this year’s conference programme which features one of the travel industry’s…
Travel Tech

How travel marketers are activating digital advertising

Megha Paul Aug 25, 2021
Travellers are booking directly because of clearer cancellation or refund policies, coupled with their frustrating experiences navigating online travel agency (OTA) reimbursements for…
Air

IATA welcomes Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of IATA Travel Pass

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2021
IATA welcomed the decision of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to accept IATA Travel Pass to confirm pre-departure COVID-19 test results for…
Tourism

Ixigo raises USD 53 million in pre-IPO funding round

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2021
Travel app Ixigo has raised USD 53 million, through a combination of primary and secondary issuance of shares, from investors, led by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, ahead of its…
Travel Tech

Sabre pairs with GOPASS Global to reduce travel risks and enhance travel confidence

Kristin Mariano Jun 16, 2021
Sabre has partnered with travel risk management platform GOPASS Global to help deliver its game-changing COVID-19 biosecurity risk analytics capabilities to the travel industry.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Hong Kong Convention Ambassador campaign unveiled to revitalise MICE industry

Megha Paul May 13, 2021
The HKTB has launched the ‘Hong Kong Convention Ambassador’ programme to help revitalise Hong Kong’s MICE industry, after a turbulent and challenging 2020
Features

5 reasons hotels should add AI to their staff now

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2021
Adopting AI-powered technology increases staff productivity, operational efficiency and guest satisfaction
Interviews

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Reopening updates

Ajman Tourism launches interactive digital map

Megha Paul Mar 1, 2021
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) is showcasing an interactive digital map for the emirate of Ajman, providing visitors with key information on top tourist attractions
Reopening updates

Expats rejoice! Abu Dhabi unveils new long-term visa campaign

Megha Paul Feb 16, 2021
Abu Dhabi is encouraging professionals, students and investors to move to the emirate through a new campaign to develop the capital’s culture, healthcare, research and development and real…
Reopening updates

How digital transformation and AI will lead future development of aviation in post COVID-19 era

Megha Paul Feb 9, 2021
Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the…

Dubai Airshow to return in 2021

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2020
Dubai Airshow is set to return for its 17th edition on 14-18 November 2021 and will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

ITB China to host two events in Beijing and Shanghai

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2020
With traveller confidence recovering swiftly in China, the ITB China organisers have announced plans to launch an ITB China Special Edition in 2021

Revolutionising hotel booking experience, the GauVendi way

Megha Paul Nov 23, 2020
The innovative platform solution for individualised feature-based room sales, supports hotel operators with a unique customer-centric retail approach focusing on the needs of the guest

‘Contactless’ is what influencers are talking about in hospitality

Kristin Mariano Oct 16, 2020
Contactless technology solutions are gaining traction in the hospitality industry, as they reduce the potential risk of contracting COVID-19 through physical touchpoints.

Absolute Hotel Services and The Delivering Group sign global partnership

Megha Paul Oct 13, 2020
The global partnership will help expand its hotel and resort management business In Asia Pacific, Greater China and North America

UNWTO to harness the power of AI to link tourism workers with jobs

Megha Paul Oct 2, 2020
UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector
Global

4 reasons ‘flexibility’ is critical for APAC airline recovery

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2020
From tsunamis to ash clouds, travel has seen its share of setbacks over the past few years. COVID-19 is an altogether challenge. APAC airline recovery...
Travel Tech

Doing more with less – The essentiality of automated revenue management

Kristin Mariano Aug 13, 2020
Hotels are heading into budget season at a difficult time for the industry. The pandemic-driven downturn has slashed revenues and imposed significant financial pain, forcing many hotels to…
Tourism

New hotel programme adoption to help customers influence traveller buying behaviour

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2020
BCD Travel has announced an agreement with the SAP Concur organisation to expand integration between its proprietary hotel platform and the Custom Hotel Sourcing functionality, providing…

8 Israeli technologies that will help us travel again

Kristin Mariano Jul 14, 2020
When the global Coronavirus crisis broke out, many Israelis came together to think of technological solutions to fight the virus and restore life to normal.
Features

Travel Agent Alert: 4 reasons TAs are key to rebuilding the industry

Alastair Newport Jul 8, 2020
The road to recovery for the travel industry is through rebuilding travellers’ confidence and understanding their needs, but success can only be achieved by taking up a hybrid approach of-…

Technology Transforming the Travel Industry

Valerie Lalonde Feb 24, 2020
The travel and leisure industry is undergoing a major evolution with personalisation. Travellers’ experiences can now be deeply customisable at every stage, from research and booking to…

Dubai Tourism Innovation hub unveiled

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020
Accenture has opened the Dubai Tourism Innovation Hub, the company’s first innovation hub in the Middle East and North Africa region. Located in Dubai Media City, it is an immersive…

Hello new-age bartender! British Airways’ lounges trial AI-powered cocktail maker

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020
British Airways is exclusively trialling an automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges. Cocktails are dispensed in under 45 seconds, adding a new dimension to the…

The Funded: Spanish travel tech Beonprice raises USD 2.78 million for AI-driven hospitality revenue software

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2020
Spanish-based Beonprice has announced closure of a Series A funding round of EUR 2.5 million (USD 2.78 million) with venture capital fund Adara Ventures as the lead investor.…
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Start-ups raised millions for expansion

Kristin Mariano Dec 26, 2019
For travel tech news this week, it is indeed happy holidays for some start-ups as they raised millions to fuel their expansion.
Travel Tech

TravelFlan completes USD 7 million funding

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019
TravelFlan, a Hong Kong-based chatbot provider for the travel industry, has recently received USD 7 million in its A round of financing. SPK AI Travel Tech Fund, founded by Lazard Korea,…
Middle East

KPMG records double digit growth in MESA

Alastair Newport Dec 23, 2019
The aggregated revenue of KPMG member firms in the Middle East & South Asia (MESA) region grew by 11.6% in local currency terms for the fiscal year ended 30 September 2019, marking the…

Hotelbeds partners with RateGain to fight ‘rate integrity abuse’

Tian Tolentino Dec 13, 2019
Spain-based bedbank Hotelbeds has reported the launch of a partnership with RateGain, a provider of hospitality and travel technology solutions.

Smart Hospitality: 7 ways technologies are reshaping your business

DDI Development Dec 11, 2019
Smart Hospitality: 7 Ways Technologies Are Reshaping Your Business Everything becomes smart nowadays: phones, watches, TV sets, refrigerators, houses, etc. In addition to that,…

How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love

Django Stars Dec 11, 2019
With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…

Digital innovation is increasingly critical to ensure new, loyal guests

Alastair Newport Nov 26, 2019
Following on from TD's interview with Hilton's Sarah Somerville, senior director, customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia Pacific, Hilton Honors has released the results of its…
Travel Tech

Amadeus: “We’re democratising AI in travel”

Alastair Newport Nov 21, 2019
AI systems are set to provide a USD14 trillion boost to the global economy by 2035. In the travel industry, this technology has the potential to produce USD400 billion of value, more than…

Travel accommodation market to reach USD 893bn by 2026

Tian Tolentino Nov 19, 2019
Allied Market Research has reported that the global travel accommodation industry garnered USD 632.8 billion in 2018 and is estimated to reach USD 893bn by 2026.

Reducing friction matters: Key factors that reduce traveller friction

Tian Tolentino Nov 14, 2019
Tests by Expedia Group and Magid recently uncovered the attributes travellers value the most which provide an easy-to-use or frictionless online booking experience.

The future of revenue management: What technologies and trends will shape its outlook?

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2019
Staying on top of what is needed to succeed today is hard, but what about two years or five years into the future? What do hoteliers need to know about where the industry is heading?
Travel Tech

Messe Berlin to host maiden Travel Tech Asia 2020

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019
Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced that it will be organising the inaugural Travel Tech Asia 2020 in Singapore. The three-day conference will take place from 21-23 October 2020 at the…

Sharjah launches four innovative tourism projects

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2019
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has unveiled four innovative projects at the premier Gitex Technology Week 2019 in Dubai. SCTDA joined the Sharjah Pavilion…

The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019

Jon Reay Sep 19, 2019
Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…

Hotels could look like this by 2034

Tian Tolentino Sep 16, 2019
Glass TV’s that know your favourite films, showers that adapt to your body temperature — technology experts and Guestline have revealed the future of hotel rooms.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

MICE industry to grow 8% in 2020 despite predictions of economic doom & gloom

Alastair Newport Sep 10, 2019
CWT's MICE focused wing, CWT M&E, has revealed that the USD840 billion industry is all set for an 8% spike in growth during 2020. The news comes 2020 Future Trends Report, published…
Startups

Didi Chuxing to roll out self-driving car in China

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2019
China-based ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing plans to roll out self-driving vehicles in a district of Shanghai city. The company also aims to expand the scheme outside China by 2021.

A.I. It’s Donald From Skye! The world’s first tourist chatbot is here

Megha Paul Aug 29, 2019
The Isle of Skye has become the first region to offer an artificial intelligence information service for tourists. The creator of Donald from Skye has officially launched the tourist…
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: One thing humans are better than robots and more

Kristin Mariano Aug 29, 2019
Travel technology is all about the use and contribution of digitisation to the improvement of the travel industry, but there is one thing that any robot cannot do – that is being human! In…

Genting Cruise Lines unveils new chapter with Global Dream

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019
Genting Cruise Lines officially announced the name of her first 208,000 gross ton Global Class ship at IBTM China, the nation’s largest business travel and MICE show, in Beijing.…

Japan becomes first overseas market for Mafengwo

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2019
Mafengwo, China-based travel information site, announced its entry into the Japanese market. Listing about 10 million travel content a month, including destination guides or…

China Eastern uses AI to improve experience

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019
State-owned China Eastern Airlines is now using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the customer experience, using the technology’s ability to handle huge amounts of data to tailor…
Travel Tech

AI technology driven TFest heads to Dubai

Megha Paul Aug 14, 2019
TFest, a new event concept from Private Luxury Events, is expected to lure over 500 of the world’s most influential luxury travel buyers and exhibitors to Nasimi Beach at Atlantis, The…
Travel Tech

Blacklane to open New York and Los Angeles offices

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019
Global chauffeur and airport concierge service Blacklane will open two US offices this fall. The New York and Los Angeles crew will grow business-to-business sales and improve…
United States

Hotel Data Conference sold out for sixth year in a row

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2019
The 11th annual Hotel Data Conference (HDC), presented by Rainmaker, has reached capacity status with a record 725 registered attendees for the event on 14-16 August at the JW Marriott…
Hospitality

To automate or not to automate, that is the question

Tian Tolentino Jul 10, 2019
In an industry where personal touches matter a great deal, we are treading a fine line between innovation and over-kill.
Travel Tech

On digital sojourn, Thomas Cook India unveils ‘TeeCee’

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019
Integrated travel services company, Thomas Cook (India) announced the launch of ‘TeeCee’, a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) powered chatbot, reiterating the company’s…
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: WeChat joins super app race with new mini program and more

Kristin Mariano Jun 27, 2019
This week, WeChat and City of Helsinki launched a mini program for Chinese tourists. Meanwhile, a company called Nuvola introduced facial recognition for the hospitality sector.
Travel Tech

Indian business travellers yearns for digital travel solutions, says Travelport

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019
Tech-savvy business travellers in India are increasingly demanding, as well as using, advanced digital solutions that can enhance their travel experience, according to an independent…
Travel Tech

CEO Travala.com: The power of social media in the travel industry

Tian Tolentino Jun 26, 2019
Matt Luczynski, CEO and co-founder of Travala.com, shares insights on social media, smartphones and other trends that are shaping the way we travel.
Hotels

‘Future-gazing’: Welcome to the hotel of 2119

Tian Tolentino Jun 19, 2019
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Hilton predicts the future trends set to dominate the travel and hospitality industry in the next 100 years.
Travel Tech

Octa founder Zara Khanna is a little girl with big dreams

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2019
Move and give way! Zara Khanna is on her way to conquer the travel tech industry with travel chatbot Octa that helps kids and parents find cool things to do and epic places to visit when…
Hospitality

“Robots will remain as a gimmick”: The real tech trends by Amadeus

Tian Tolentino May 23, 2019
Tech firm to the travel industry Amadeus has gathered insights from industry leaders on which tech trends they think will have the most significant impact.
Travel Tech

When tech fails the travel industry

Kristin Mariano May 15, 2019
There is no doubt that technology made travel easier and faster – from planning to the actual trip. However, there are times when technology was unable to nail a solution to an existing…
Travel Tech

Stay hungry, stay competitive: The digital age is here, so act now

Tian Tolentino Apr 29, 2019
As digital technologies transform most industries and our daily lives, the process of digitalization hasn’t just become a necessity, but a somewhat, urgent reality across business lines.
Interviews

How I learned how to avoid all humans with Sabre’s Frank Trampert

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2019
Earlier this year Sabre released their predictions for the travel trends which they believed would appear and gain traction through 2019 and beyond. Dubbed ‘Avoid all Humans’ the report…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Flight Centre becomes largest shareholder in The Upside Travel Company

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2019
Flight Centre Group continues to strengthen its corporate travel business, as it announces a strategic investment in The Upside Travel Company ("Upside"), the corporate travel company…
Air

“Places can change people”: Lufthansa inspires India with new campaign

Tian Tolentino Mar 26, 2019
Lufthansa has launched a new cross-media brand campaign in India to celebrate five explorers who were rewarded with enriching experiences on their travels.
Air

Autonomous aircraft market worth USD 23.7bn by 2030

Tian Tolentino Mar 11, 2019
According to new market research, the autonomous aircraft market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 3.6 billion in 2018 to 23.7 billion by 2030.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2019
EyeforTravel has revealed that over 50 speakers will grace the 22nd edition of its European flagship, the Digital Strategy Summit.
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Robots and next-gen firewall

Kristin Mariano Feb 14, 2019
This week, we saw new technologies that improved cybersecurity with next-gen firewall as well as future trends in the sector.
Travel Tech

Year of the big data: China installs facial recognition system in Beijing

Kristin Mariano Feb 7, 2019
In what seemed to be an episode from Black Mirror, passengers at the Beijing's high-speed railway station needed to pass through a machine before they board the train.
Global

Travel tech this week: AirAsia’s AVA, CashlessSentosa, and more

Kristin Mariano Jan 31, 2019
This week, we saw how companies made use of technology to improve their services, making it convenient for their customers. AirAsia introduced its AI chatbot and Triptease announced…
Global

Aviation round up: Full stream ahead!

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2019
This week’s aviation round up eyes up the first commercial Gulfstream G500 service,  SIA's digtial innovations lab and a team up from two giants of the flying world.
Startups

CoRover shows how to travel solo but not alone

Kristin Mariano Jan 25, 2019
Solo travellers face risks for they are alone during the trip, especially at the time of emergencies.
Special Reports

“Avoid humans at all cost”: Sabre predicts consumer trends in 2019

Tian Tolentino Jan 24, 2019
Tech provider to the travel industry, Sabre, along with consumer trends and insights firm, TrendWatching, have predicted the top consumer trends this year.
Air

Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2019
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
Startups

GrabJobs disrupts old school recruitment process in SEA

Kristin Mariano Jan 16, 2019
Finding a job has never been this easy for both job seekers and employers. Singapore-based GrabJobs is making a fuss in the recruitment scene with their interview chatbot technology.
Hotels

Hotel revenue management: Solutions, best practices and revenue managers’ roles

Altexsoft Team Dec 24, 2018
Hotel revenue management, the facets that shape it, and the most effective revenue-increasing strategies.
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Google and Airbnb’s new acquisitions and more

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2018
This week, we saw travel tech giants acquire smaller companies to fuel their growth and industry leaders drive innovation.
Airlines and Aviation

SIA: Key pillar of digital transformation will “truly transform the way offers are created”

Alastair Newport Dec 17, 2018
Amadeus and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled their upgraded partnership this morning with the announcement that the airline has fully integrated the Amadeus Altéa NDC and Amadeus…
Travel Tech

Hotelbeds: Year-end review and forecast trends for 2019

Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2018
Tech provider and distributor Hotelbeds has released industry comments and insights about the year in travel and its forecasts for 2019.
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Instaroom new AI, BoG in Europe, and more

Kristin Mariano Nov 29, 2018
Digital disruption is not too far from the travel industry either. We scout the latest happenings in the travel tech world each week. Here are the five tech developments of this week.
Travel Tech

Gartner’s top 10 strategic tech trends for 2019

Kristin Mariano Nov 19, 2018
Gartner, Inc. has revealed some of the strategic technology trends that will have far-reaching effects in various industries and companies need to explore.
Travel Tech

DataArt: Top 5 travel and hospitality tech trends for 2019

Tian Tolentino Nov 12, 2018
DataArt, a global technology consultancy, has predicted the top 5 travel and hospitality tech trends for 2019.
Hotels

“We do ordinary things in extraordinary ways” – Mövenpick Boracay

Kristin Mariano Nov 1, 2018
Mövenpick Boracay Resort & Spa is one of the 157 compliant hotels that reopened its doors to tourists and here’s what I think about it.
Hotels

HOTECH 2020: “The guest of the future won’t search for a room or a hotel”

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018
As travel increasingly becomes a popular lifestyle choice among the growing middle and upper classes in Asia, gross travel bookings are projected to register strong growth from 2017 to 2020.…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Expect more MICE in 2019: Here’s how you can get a piece of the pie

Kristin Mariano Oct 2, 2018
Business travel has grown exponentially in the recent years and along with it is the increase in number and size of corporate meetings and events. This has become a huge opportunity for…
Podcasts

The workforce of the future: When AI meets HR

Brett Henry Sep 12, 2018
TD spoke to Jitender Panihar on this week's podcast about how AI will affect the role of HR professionals and indeed the global workforce.
Airlines and Aviation

Tech and personalisation will be key for APAC airline growth: Sabre

Tian Tolentino Aug 31, 2018
Sabre Corporation has surveyed 30 APAC airlines, and the results show that carriers are revaluating their strategic focus as they think about new ways to generate revenue and increase yield.…
Travel Tech

YouGov poll: 68% of Brits want more tech at airports

Tian Tolentino Aug 24, 2018
An online YouGov poll commissioned by in-flight entertainment and passenger engagement company, Spafax, has revealed that younger travellers want airports to use technology to enhance their…
Global

The one-stop-shop for stress-free travel planning

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2018
We go on a trip to get away from stress at home and work and to take a break from the day-to-day routine, but travel planning and the travel itself can be quite stressful.
Travel Agents

Is data personalisation simply to improve the human touch?

Kristin Mariano Aug 6, 2018
Personalisation is the winning ingredient in travel and we have been seeing signs of it creep into more mainstream experiences. Whoever owns the traveller’s journey from end-to-end will win.
Asia

Veturis Travel to fuel Asia growth with SiteMinder

Alastair Newport Jul 23, 2018
Veturis Travel has partnered with the global hotel industry cloud platform, SiteMinder to further cement its presence within the region and Asia. The wholesaler is upping its investment in…
Air

Robots to take over our airports by 2030

Kristin Mariano Jun 22, 2018
Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.
Travel Tech

Smartworld partners with EkinnoLab to power UAE’s digital economic growth

Tian Tolentino Jun 12, 2018
Smartworld has signed an agreement with EkinnoLab to launch the 'Park & X' solution in support of the development of smart cities in the UAE.
Travel Tech

Are we ready to replace personal assistants with AI?

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2018
According to 2017 Pew Research, almost half of Americans use voice-controlled digital assistants, mostly on their mobile phones, and three quarters of them believes that the same assistants…
Travel Tech

Chinese tech giant Tencent inks deal with Dubai officials to promote smart tourism

Tian Tolentino May 21, 2018
Tencent, the tech conglomerate responsible for WeChat and other top mobile apps, has signed a deal with Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing to spearhead smart tourism and…
Travel Tech

TrustYou breaks down the impact of tech on the guest journey

Tian Tolentino May 18, 2018
Guest feedback platform, TrustYou, breaks down the technologies that modern hoteliers need to know through its latest eBook: The Hotelier's Tech Stack Guide - Must-have Technologies That…
Travel Tech

AI primer with Travelport VP Simon Ferguson, ahead of his keynote at the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit

Simon Willmore Apr 9, 2018
The week of 16 April is a crucial conference week for travel marketers from around the world and especially in Singapore, as both the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit and the Digital…
Airlines and Aviation

Airbus BizLab signs Indian start-ups in new push for ‘Make in India’

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2018
Neewee and EFLIGHT, two start-ups accelerated at Airbus Bizlab India, have signed their first contracts with Airbus and subsidiary NAVBLUE to bring to life their unique innovative ideas in…
Entrepreneurs

‘I built a travel data start-up because of a selfish desire to keep in touch’

Simon Willmore Mar 2, 2018
Andres Fabris earned a finance degree from the University of Texas at Austin in the hopes of working in the finance side of the IT industry. Instead, he has spent 23 years growing, then…
Startups

Startup brings the heat to Vietnam’s hospitality, tech industries

Simon Willmore Mar 2, 2018
BedLinker is a Vietnamese joint stock company providing technology solutions that allow hotels, travel agents and tour operators to work together. The start-up founded by Thuan Dao, whose…
Entrepreneurs

‘Opaque booking format works for both hoteliers and guests’ – Travelspice co-founder

Simon Willmore Feb 27, 2018
We sat down with Travelspice co-founder and CFO Ankit Manglik for a short chat on the success of its opaque booking format, its future plans, and why its team chose “Kitney Mein Chahiye?” as…
Face‑to‑Face

Can hoteliers trust TrustYou?

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2018
Hospitality and travel professionals should not miss this Q&A with CEO and co-founder Benjamin Yost
Airlines and Aviation

Kansai Airports trial SITA robot KATE to slash queues and reduce wait time

Alastair Newport Feb 5, 2018
Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), is working with SITA on a trial of KATE – SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk. KATE…
UK

Ctrip CEO commits heavy investment to “promote China-UK tourism”

Alastair Newport Feb 5, 2018
Ctrip attended the China-UK Business Forum, where, Chief Executive Officer of Ctrip spoke at the event and shared her thoughts on China-UK travel and how big data and technology can help to…
Travel Tech

Unpacking traveller needs made easy with Unified Inbox

Simon Willmore Jan 31, 2018
IoT and AI come together through Unified Inbox (UIB), which enables people to talk with all of their smart devices through a single integrated API.
Face‑to‑Face

‘Talk less, listen more:’ Harnessing data out of customer sentiment with Twistar

Simon Willmore Jan 28, 2018
Twistar, a mobile device that harnesses feedback into actionable data, provides engagement that businesses can customise & customers can enjoy.
Corporate & Business

Demystifying air travel with Mystifly

Simon Willmore Jan 23, 2018
Mystifly has become the definitive anywhere-to-anywhere B2B global airfare marketplace.
Travel Tech

CBInsights reviews 2017 trends in travel tech start-ups and investments

Simon Willmore Jan 10, 2018
Tech analyst company CBInsights argues that travel tech is evolving faster than Pokemon.
Hotels

Amadeus launch @flightbot AI – great news for TAs

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2018
Amadeus has developed an AI-powered bot in partnership with GoHero.ai (based in India).  The bot connects LINE users with travel agents, using a messaging platform powered on GoHero’s AI and…
Travel Tech

Travel Technology buyers to prioritise spend on customer experience

Jill Sayles Jan 4, 2018 18
A new survey from Travel Technology Europe shows that travel and hotel technology buyers will be prioritising spend on new technologies that improve the customer experience in 2018.…
Travel Tech

Pocket translator to open opportunities for Chinese travel

Simon Willmore Jan 4, 2018 22
Travellers from mainland China took more than 62 million outbound trips in the first half of 2017 with an increase in preference for self-guided tours, as per the China Tourism Academy.…
Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand trial ‘babel’ tech with Google Pixel Buds

Alastair Newport Dec 26, 2017 0
Air New Zealand is turning to technology to tackle the language barriers that often arise during travel. The airline is one of the first corporates globally to trial a customer service use…
Hotels

TRAVLR can’t wait to “impact the lives of millions”, with SERIES A funding achieved

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2017 9
TRAVLR is a new travel platform hoping to disrupt the $1.29 trillion travel industry. Having raised $5m SERIES A funding, TRAVLR  believe they are all set to redefine the way we travel.
Travel Tech

Should the travel industry invest more in AI?

Jill Sayles Nov 15, 2017 0
The travel sector is being urged to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the booking process, as more than a quarter of UK holidaymakers find it too difficult to pick the…
Airlines and Aviation

SITA has the tech for APACS’ 2 billion extra customers

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2017 12
With the latest 20-year air passenger forecast predicting more than half the world’s growth will be in Asia Pacific, 2.1 billion additional passengers by 2036, more than double the current…
Events

ITB Asia 2017: bigger, better and bolder

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 8
Asia's leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2017, organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has completed its milestone anniversary event with record-breaking numbers. The tenth edition…
Events

MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017

Alastair Newport Oct 26, 2017 18
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

American Express forecasts robust growth for MICE in 2018

Alastair Newport Oct 13, 2017 18
The meetings & events industry can be optimistic about growth prospects next year, driven by increased competition in the supply chain for market share, and robust investments and a…
Tourism

PATA Global Insights Conference: the future of tourism

Alastair Newport Oct 6, 2017 16
The annual PATA Global Insights Conference was once again a resounding success with nearly 200 delegates hearing from high profile speakers representing major international brands such as…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Barrhead Travel records further year of record growth

Jill Sayles Sep 29, 2017 22
Barrhead Travel has had another record year of sales despite a Brexit-led dent in consumer confidence in the wake of the June 2016 vote.   The company’s gross turnover was up £12.7m…
United States

Why Chatbots Are Transforming the Travel Industry

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2017 0
With chatbots, customers can manage their own bookings without needing to wait on the line for the next available representative. Chatbots can be simply defined as artificial intelligence…
Airlines and Aviation

What do travellers really want when booking flights?

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017
A new report by Amadeus, ‘Embracing airline digital transformation: a spotlight on what travellers value’, sheds new light on what travellers value when shopping for a flight. The report…
United States

How new technology can fit into today’s hotel industry

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2017 0
NASHVILLE, Tennessee— Technology is advancing all the time, and it’s proven a challenge for the hotel industry at large to keep up with each new development and…
Travel Tech

Brain Waves: Air New Zealand’s robot trial, VR hotel suite in Hong Kong, and more…

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017
Air New Zealand trials robots at Sydney Airport Air New Zealand has teamed up with CommBank to trial the use of robot customer service agents at Sydney Airport. A five-day experiment…
United States

Nine Technology Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Travel Industry

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017 0
Sabre’s newest technology forecast, the 2017 Radar Report, evaluates how tech trends like blockchain, neural interfaces and space tourism are reshaping the travel landscape  SOUTHLAKE,…
United States

Sabre Creates an AI-Powered Chatbot using Microsoft’s Intelligent and Natural Languages

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2017 0
Sabre creates an AI-powered chatbot using Microsoft’s intelligent and natural language services Pilot explores how artificial intelligence can help travel agencies serve travelers better by…
Events

Sabre TTX 2017 Packed With Cool

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2017
Sabre hosted its annual Travel Technology Exchange, or TTX, last week in hotter than usual Las Vegas. With a record 1200+ attendees, even the triple digit temperatures couldn’t compete…
United States

Sabre TTX 2017 Packed With Cool

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 0
Posted: July 5, 2017 by Kelly Happ Sabre hosted its annual Travel Technology Exchange, or TTX, last week in hotter than usual Las Vegas.   With a record 1200+ attendees, even the triple…
Hotel Management Company

Zumata expands AI-based hotel distribution across Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2017
Zumata, which claims to be the "world’s only artificial intelligence-powered hotel distribution and technology company", is expanding into Asia. Having established a presence in North…
Travel Tech

Data, personalisation to change the face of travel

Mark Elliott May 23, 2017
Travel companies will need to leverage big data and personalise the customer experience in order to succeed in the coming years, delegates at an event in Bangkok have heard.…
Travel Tech

Brain Waves: Virtual flight bookings, biometric baggage drops, and more…

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017
Amadeus creates virtual booking experience Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, has created a new solution that allows customers to complete their entire travel booking in Virtual Reality.…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Kai Chan

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017
This week, Carlson Wagonlit Travel's president for Asia Pacific, Kai Chan, provides us with an update on the company's new CWT 3.0 strategy... Q)    CWT recently embarked on its new…
Nepal

Travel Agents of the Future: Keeping Up With Changing Expectations

Simon Willmore Apr 23, 2017 4
By Clare de Bono, head of Product and Innovation, Amadeus UK & Ireland It is expected that each year will see a 5% annual increase in passenger traffic moving forward and,…
United States

Q&A With CheapAir.com CEO: Summer Travel, Industry Trends & Best Fare Deals

Simon Willmore Apr 6, 2017 0
CEO Jeff Klee started CheapAir.com in 1989 from his college dorm room after getting a crash course in the airline industry from planning his own backpacking trip through Europe on a…
United States

Sabre’s Technology Report: The Three Emerging Technology Trends to Watch and Get Ready For

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2017 0
SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Dec. 8, 2016 – Technology innovation is changing faster than ever with emerging capabilities like robotics, artificial intelligence and augmented reality on the brink of…
United States

Q&A: with CEO Hotels of The Future – hotels.com

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2017 1
We caught up with Dr. James Canton, CEO and Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures about how hotels will look like in the future. Dr. Canton is a global futurist, social scientist,…
UK

Face to face: Mark Rodley, GTMC sales manager

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2017
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for TMCs in 2017?  I think one of the biggest growth opportunities for the business travel community will come from increased…
United States

The Rise of Messaging for Travel and Hospitality

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0
The Rise of Messaging for Travel and Hospitality Published June 2016 Douglas Quinby  Vice President, Research Download the presentation deck and audio recording of…
UK

Industry giants gear up for Travel Technology Europe

Aaron Greenwood Feb 9, 2017
Industry leaders such as Google, easyJet, WayBlazer and Contiki will deliver keynote speeches at Travel Technology Europe, Olympia London, 22-23 February, as part of its extensive conference…
Hotels

“Are you talkin’ to me?” Hotel mirrors to start talking back…

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2017
Talking to mirrors is not always considered the height of mental stability. From 'The Shining' to 'Taxi Driver' and even 'Snow White', mirrors in popular culture are often portrayed as…
Travel Tech

ATM hits the tech highway

Gemma Greenwood Dec 29, 2016
Innovations in travel technology will continue to transform the tourism industry, with cloud passports, personalised travel, virtual reality and apps predicted to re-shape consumer habits…

2017 Travel Trend Forecast by CheapAir

Simon Willmore Dec 27, 2016 0
Check out CheapAir’s 2017 travel trend forecast below: 1. New airfare options –  In 2017, airlines will continue their efforts to “de-commoditize” their offerings. More than ever, travelers…
UK

Marriott previews the future of hotels

Aaron Greenwood Dec 1, 2016
A voice activated personal assistant and a mobile professional networking platform have been championed by Marriott Hotels in Europe to lead the way in the future of travel technology. …
Guest Column

Travel agents of the future: keeping up with changing expectations

Aaron Greenwood Nov 30, 2016
It is expected that each year will see a 5% annual increase in passenger traffic moving forward and, by 2030, there will be an extra billion people in the world, of which 20% will be…
UK

Industry opinion on robot use in travel divided: Travelzoo

Gemma Greenwood Oct 12, 2016
Travel professionals are hesitant to accept the use of robots and artificial intelligence in their working environment, according to new research by global travel deals publisher Travelzoo.…
UK

WTM London announces 2016 social media line-up

Aaron Greenwood Oct 6, 2016
World Travel Market London 2016 has lined up Facebook’s head of travel as well as instigators of successful campaigns for its 2016 social media programme. Following on from previous…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates introduces interactive amenity kits

Gemma Greenwood Jul 18, 2016
Emirates has launched the world’s first interactive amenity kit in Economy Class, using augmented reality (AR) technology to unlock immersive content on mobile devices.  The kit bags come…
UK

Face-to-face: David Chapple, event director, Travel Technology Europe 

Aaron Greenwood Feb 12, 2016
What’s new for this year’s TTE?  2016 is the thirteenth year of Travel Technology Europe (TTE) and the event is packed with new features. As well as the showcase of products and…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates kicks off Enterprise-wide transformation strategy

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2015
Emirates Group recently unveiled plans to undertake an enterprise-wide transformation initiative. This new development is aimed at placing data at the heart of the organization,…
Australia

Melbourne bags three major events

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2011
The city of Melbourne has been awarded the right to host three major events. Announced today by the State of Victoria's Minister for Tourism & Major Events, Louise Asher, the city will…
Features

Top 10 travel tech trends for 2020

Alastair Newport Jan 9, 2020
With more than a week of 2020 already behind now is the perfect time to peel back the veil of perception and peer into future -- of what is the most sci-fi sounding date you will ever…
Global

New Distribution Capability (NDC) in air travel: Airlines, GDS and the impact on the industry

Altexsoft Team Mar 3, 2019
Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction.
Hotels

Performance-enhancing AI and data science in hospitality

Altexsoft Team Sep 20, 2018
One hotel provides facial recognition check-in and a chatbot that answers your questions in a couple of seconds, while the latter has only comfortable rooms to offer. What hotel would you…
Startups

Startup that lets multiple travel groups meet halfway hailed in 2018 Business Travel Show

Simon Willmore Feb 26, 2018
Group trip organisers and business travellers in multinational organisations can now breathe easier thanks to a new platform where they can plan multi-origin group travel for face-to-face…

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