Travel Technology

Sabre has enlisted four travel companies as launch partners of its Beyond NDC initiative, one of whom has also joined Amadeus' NDC-X programme. The four...

A fresh cryptocurrency-based rewards model is emerging in the travel industry, touting potentials to shift the power from distribution giants to smaller travel providers. In May,...

Global travel B2B marketplace Pkfare has launched its customer service robot. Named Pkfarer, the bot leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver 24/7...

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group's has launched KrisPay, a blockchain-based digital wallet which enables its KrisFlyer frequent flyer programme members to convert air miles...

Scoot has launched a transactional chatbot, named MARVIE (Scoot’s Most Awesome and Resourceful Virtual Intern Ever), on its Singapore Facebook page via Facebook Messenger. Developed...

The era of robotics, biometric check-in and augmented reality has arrived in airports, promising to make the passenger travel experience more efficient and comfortable. Here’s a look at the latest technologies in Asia-Pacific airports, and new innovations ahead.

Cozystay Holdings has partnered Singapore-based Share Everything Lab (SEL) to bring blockchain technology to the vacation-rental sharing economy. The Vancouver-based vacation rental platform, which has...

Marriott International is teaming up with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group to test facial recognition check-ins at two of its China hotels. The facial recognition...

Amadeus has received IATA's level three New Distribution Capability (NDC) certification as an aggregator, adding to its existing level three NDC certification as an...

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has collaborated with Baidu to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-powered rooms in China. IHG has rolled out Smart Rooms to a first...