Technology

Egencia is set to preview a suite of expense management products for the modern business traveller at next week’s Business Travel Show in London. “Egencia is taking a new approach to…

Hutchgo.com, the Asian online travel agency, has moved to expand and improve its operations by signing a major new technology agreement with Travelport. The deal will see Travelport…

Qantas passengers will be able to access extensive in-flight entertainment content later this year, as the carrier rolls out fast Wi-Fi on its domestic aircraft. Under the new…

A year after its acquisition of Tigerbay, the ATCORE Group will be showcasing its full range of tour operator technologies at this year’s Travel Technology Europe (TTE).  Both brands…

The Rise of Messaging for Travel and Hospitality Published June 2016 Douglas Quinby  Vice President, Research Download the presentation deck and audio recording of…

Sabre has launched a new tool that allows travel agents to access live flight schedule data. The travel technology company is integrating FlightGlobal’s live data feeds from more than…

Avis Budget Group, the global car rental company, has signed a new agreement that will ensure its products are made available to travel agents via Travelport's GDS channels. Under the…

Agoda.com, the hotel booking site, has formed a new partnership with Gulf Air's frequent flyer programme, FalconFlyer. Under the arrangement, FalconFlyer members will be able to earn…

Singapore hotel employs room service robot The M Social Singapore hotel has started employing a robot to deliver room service to its guests. Developed by Savioke, the robot can navigate…

Step into a respectable hotel’s front office and you’re greeted by a picture of calm. Everything seems to happen with a graceful air – nobody’s in a hurry, nothing looks disorganized. As…

Sabre Corporation has signed a deal with Gulf Air to provide an expanded portfolio of core passenger services technology covering reservations, departure controls and all other aspects that…

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…

Rail Europe has continued to expand its operations in China with the signing of an agreement to sell tickets via Alitrip, the travel arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba. Having opened a…

HRS – Global Hotel Solutions – is inviting visitors to check-in to stand B755 at this year’s Business Travel Show (22 and 23 February) to experience the new HRS Smarthotels app, launching in…

The Priceline Group has confirmed plans to acquire Momondo, the European travel meta-search company. The agreement, which is worth US$550 million, will see Momondo and Cheapflights merged…

Tourico Holiday, the US-based travel wholesaler, is joining Europe's Hotelbeds Group following the announcement of a major industry merger. Under the agreement, Tourico will join…

The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has decided to start using the Sabre as an alternative distribution platform for its members. Under the agreement, GHA’s collection of more than 550…

Explore gets emotional to help customers choose the right holiday Adventure travel company Explore is using emotion-tracking software to help customers choose their perfect trip. The…

Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, has developed a new online tool for its members that aims to simplify the process of searching for and booking cruises. The group has partnered…

Two Asian tourism companies are aiming to harness the rise of South Korean pop culture to boost their own popularity in Asia. Singapore-based Kayak.sg has employed actor musical star Kang…

IHG has become the latest hotel group to admit to cyber-security breaches at its properties. The incident came to light on 28 December 2016, when IHG revealed that it was…

International luxury travel network Virtuoso is providing its travel advisors with a new online tool that simplifies searching for and booking cruises, saving them time and increasing their…

The MEA region’s first IATA NDC-based travel search engine will be launched in Q2 travel technology firm TPConnects has revealed. Ihlah.com or arihlah.com is a travel search website…

Sabre is supporting Emirates Airline with industry-leading technology that personalises the travel experience for consumers by enabling them to easily purchase a range of customised fares.…

JAL will start offering free, unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its domestic routes. At present, the airline provides 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi per passenger, but this offer…

In an industry first, Finnair will introduce Alipay services onboard its aircraft. As part of its continued efforts to woo more Chinese travellers, the Finnish national carrier will…

Omnico 开展的调查表明，49%的游客期待增强现实游戏或机器人帮助体验。中国主题公园70%的游客期待未来三年内能够在园内体验到虚拟现实。 Omnico Group 首席执行官 Mel Taylor…

The majority of Chinese theme park visitors expect to be able to enjoy virtual or augmented reality rides and interact with robots in future, a new report has found. The survey by Omnico…

Scoot has become the first low-cost carrier, and the first airline in the Asia Pacific region, to be featured on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform. Skyscanner is a meta-search site…

Hyatt trials sleeping fans at US hotel Hyatt has teamed up with Adaptive Sound Technologies for a new solution designed to improve its guests’ sleep quality. The Hyatt Place Nashville…

A new survey from Travel Technology Europe has revealed that the majority of technology buyers (57%) believe there is a moderate threat from OTAs (online travel agents) to non-proactive…

在酒店入住率高的市场，Airbnb的入住率也实现最高。但整体看来，Airbnb的入住率和房价都要低于同级酒店的入住率和房价。 近日，STR进行了一次史无前例的独立研究，分析对比了全球13大主要市场内自2013年12月1日到2016年7月31日这32个月的Airbnb房源和酒店的业绩数据。分析结果包括对各领域的入住率调查结果，以及对酒店间夜和房价变化的趋势统计。…

The Next Wave of Mobile Booking Published October 2016 Brandie Wright  Research Analyst Despite Lower-Than-Expected Growth in Smartphone Transactions, Mobile Will…

TUI Group has launched its new content hub: travel.me. travel.me ties together content from around 600 social media channels of TUI Group’s almost 300 global travel brands - including…

Agoda.com, the online booking site, has formed a new partnership with reward-U, the loyalty programme of HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier. Under the tie-up, reward-U…

AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, is aiming to enhance its onboard experience with the launch of in-flight entertainment for all passengers. The new 'Xcite Inflight…

A study released by global technology provider, Sabre Corporation in collaboration with TrendWatching, has revealed new consumer shopping and buying trends emerging among European and Middle…

AIME harnesses Konduko to generate leads AIME, the Australian MICE event, is harnessing a new solution to help delegates generate more leads. The show will use Konduko, a new solution…