Mobile check-in robot Kate turns heads at Kansai Airport
Kate, an intelligent check-in kiosk that autonomously moves to busy areas to alleviate congestion, is being trialled at Kansai International Airport.
Through artificial intelligence and...
Blockchain-based digital wallet in the works for KrisFlyer
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group says its KrisFlyer programme will launch the world's first blockchain-based digital wallet for frequent flyers.
Scheduled for rollout in about...
Sabre adds new lodging aggregator content
Sabre Corporation will integrate content from hotel aggregators Bedsonline, TravelBound and the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) into the Sabre Content Services for Lodging, a...
Brisbane Airport to accept cryptocurrency at retail stores
Brisbane Airport has entered into a partnership with Australian startup TravelbyBit to become the world's first airport to accept cryptocurrency payment at retail outlets...
Contiki rolls out ‘quirky’ Facebook messenger chatbot
Travel expert Contiki has launched a youth-oriented chatbot named Tiki on Facebook messenger, aimed at allowing agents to suggest trips that suit traveller style...
Sabre has lowest fares among GDSs, it says
Sabre apparently best delivers the lowest air fares among its GDS competition, at least according to a study it commissioned.
Marketing and consulting firm, Dr...
Amadeus trials new bot on Line for Thai travel agents
Amadeus is piloting an AI-powered bot that connects travel agents to users of popular chat app, Line.
Developed in partnership with India-based GoHero.ai, the bot –...
Booking.com bot handles 30 per cent enquiries in less than five minutes
Booking.com is expanding its pilot on a service and support chatbot, the Booking Assistant, which is now available to English-language bookings and can handle 30...
Duetto, GuestCentric team up to become, well, more guest centric
Revenue strategy platform Duetto and GuestCentric have partnered to enhance personalisation capabilities and boost conversion and direct bookings for the hotel and casino industries.
Combining...
Autonomous commercial aircraft on the horizon
Autonomous aircraft and technologies allowing single-pilot or even unmanned operation of commercial planes could become a reality in future.
Last month, Boeing signed an agreement...
