Mobile baggage services drive passenger satisfaction: SITA
While the adoption of technology has improved passenger satisfaction across the airport journey, the biggest jump by far over the past year was at...
How hotels can be high touch in a high-tech world
Making guests feel special is what hotels do best, and hospitality providers should use technology to provide the high-touch connection. Take it from Roman Milisic – who made clothes for Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga out of X-rays and zip ties – and today applies his creative and forward-looking vision in a world of boutique hotels as creative director of the mobile hotel curation, booking and experience platform, Porter & Sail
Tech to create billions in savings for tourism industry: ATM
The impact of disruptive technologies on the tourism industry is set to create multibillion dollar savings through the use of Internet of Things (IoT),...
JAL, Travelport join forces to launch GDS tailored for Japanese market
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Travelport Worldwide will establish a joint venture to take ownership of Travelport Japan KK and JAL's fully owned subsidiary, Axess...
Investment company buys travel tech firm Air Black Box
Airline technology company Air Black Box has been acquired by 777 Partners, expanding the Miami-based investment firm's portfolio of companies in the aviation sector.
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Amadeus reveals trends shaking up retail travel industry
In 2018, Asia-Pacific received an inbound volume of around 688 million visitors, almost 50 million more foreign arrivals than in 2017, according to PATA's...
Availpro, Fastbooking merge under D-Edge brand
Hotel technology solutions provider Availpro and digital marketeer Fastbooking are being merged under the D-Edge brand, with the aim of creating a new value...
ATPCO completes Routehappy integration
A year into its acquisition of Routehappy, the first in its 54-year history, ATPCO announced that integration is complete, marked by a bolstered leadership...
WTTC teams up with border management and tech association to promote...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Border Management & Technologies Association (IBMATA) are joining hands to promote the use of...
Qantas conceptualises first class lounge in Singapore through VR
Qantas is putting virtual reality (VR) to work in the development of its new First Lounge at Singapore's Changi Airport, set to open end...
















