JacTravel launches In-Memory computing software
UK-based JacTravel, a B2B accommodation wholesaler, is rolling out a new FIT booking platform using in-memory computing software.
JacTravel said this would greatly reduce search...
AI to help level playing field: industry experts
Artificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage at yesterday’s ITB Asia 2017 Opening Keynote presentation, with industry leaders urging smaller travel and tourism players to...
Short-term rental start-up brings home US$3m in seed funds
GuestReady, a PropTech startup in the urban short-term rental management space, has closed US$3 million in seed funding and will be acquiring Easy Rental...
Sabre looks to AI to turn page on hotel revenue management
Sabre Corporation says it has developed the hospitality industry’s first analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help maximise total hotel revenue.
Combining AI,...
Blockchain-based travel platform in the works
A Swiss-based startup is dedicating itself to “the reorganisation of travel distribution”, starting by building the first public blockchain-based marketplace for travel content with...
Sabre wants to leverage NDC without forsaking tech leadership
Sabre’s president and CEO Sean Menke wants to leverage IATA's NDC but is quick to point out that this won't be at the expense...
Traveltek feeds SE Asia tech hunger with S’pore office
UK-based travel technology provider Traveltek is continuing its global expansion with the opening of a new office in Singapore, marking its foray into the...
Jeju Air invests in Air Black Box Asia Pacific
Jeju Air, one of the founding members of the Value Alliance, has made an investment in Air Black Box Asia Pacific, the technology solution...
WBF Online makes B2B foray with new booking platform
Japan-based WBF Online will next month launch Manekineko Online, a B2B platform for travel agents located overseas.
With this, partner travel agents will be able...
Check-in and baggage drop now possible outside airports
Amadeus and Off Airport Check-In Solutions (OACIS) have joined forces to launch what they say is the world’s first pop-up check-in service, which enables...
