Emirates incorporates VR into digital booking experience
Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on its website, becoming the first airline to incorporate web virtual reality (VR) technology into its digital platform.
The...
SITA invites airline industry stakeholders to join blockchain project
Aviation technology provider SITA has launched a industry research project to explore the potential of blockchain.
Barbara Dalibard, CEO, SITA, said: “Blockchain holds many promises...
Lufthansa launches innovation hub in Singapore
The Lufthansa Group has introduced an innovation hub in Singapore, on the back of Asia's potential as a growing digital travel market.
With the launch of...
ATPI evolves Ticket Window technology to embrace NDC
New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from airlines currently not available via GDS channels is now available through ATPI Ticket Window, a proprietary fare aggregation...
Sabre integrates Booking.com listings into lodging platform
With the signing of a new agreement, Sabre agency customers will soon have access to Booking.com listings, including its alternative lodging listings, through the Sabre Content...
Triptease gets extra US$4m to accelerate expansion in Asia
Hotel technology specialist Triptease has raised an additional US$4 million from its original investors BGF and Notion Capital, taking the total funds invested since...
Why travel companies should embrace – not fear – AI
The increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) will enable companies to explore new areas and opportunities, say data science experts as they encourage the...
Amadeus seals partnership with Adobe Experience Cloud
Amadeus has reached an agreement to combine its solutions with Adobe Experience Cloud, coming after Sabre recently announced cloud services partnerships with Microsoft and...
Amazon’s Alexa voice service checks into hotels
Amazon has launched Alexa for Hospitality, a programme designed to bring its voice assistant into hotels, enabling guests to order room service, request housekeeping...
Why speed matters for online bookings
Limelight Networks’ senior director Steve Miller Jones examines why it’s vital that travel brands deliver a flawless online experience in today’s speed-driven Internet environment.
