Automated check-in counters arriving soon at Swissôtel The Stamford
As part of a multi-million-dollar hotel transformation programme, Swissôtel The Stamford is introducing automated check-in and check-out counters at its lobby, along with an...
Travelport to roll out fraud screening solution
Travelport has partnered ACI Worldwide, a provider of electronic banking and payment solutions, to launch an intelligent fraud control and settlement solution for its...
Pan Pacific ties up with Singapore startup for digital transformation
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) and energy startup EverComm Singapore have kicked off their inaugural collaboration to enable digital-ready hotels across the former's global...
Pkfare gets US$1.6 million in series A funding
Marco Polo Technology has raised approximately US$1.6 million for its B2B travel marketplace subsidiary, Pkfare, in a series A funding round, with investors counting...
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...
Marriott partners Alibaba to trial facial recognition at China properties
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 unveils interactive video solutions for travel industry
Amadeus has recently released Amadeus Video Solutions, a video player that allows travellers to make bookings while watching videos.
Amadeus Video Solutions gives brands the...
Amadeus rolls out new API with NDC capabilities
Amadeus has launched a new enhanced version of its flagship Web Services solution called Amadeus Travel API, which integrates with travel agencies’ existing systems...
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...
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...
