Tag: Travel Technology
Plotting post-pandemic travel: Six technology trends set to transform air travel...
2020 will go down in the history books as the air transport industry’s most turbulent year to date, with massive fluxes in passenger volumes...
Technology key to boosting Singapore travellers’ confidence
As more countries reopen their borders for tourism, technology plays a crucial role in driving recovery, by addressing travellers' concerns around mixing with crowds,...
Advancing towards smart tourism
Augmented reality (AR) content may be the way forward for travel recovery in Singapore, as the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) sets its iron sights on AR tourism solutions. Acting chief technology officer, Poh Chi Chuan, fills Pamela Chow in
Investor drawn to innovations for travel personalisation, seamless bookings, operation efficiencies
US-based Plug and Play Tech Center, whose mission is to invest in start-ups and connect innovators with industry leaders, is staying committed to backing...
Visitor management system Visita ready for pilot testing
Visita, a non-profit sustainable visitor management platform which aims to help destinations adapt to health and safety protocols post-Covid, is looking for nature-based destinations...
Covid-19 a catalyst for Vox innovations
Rome-headquartered tour content specialist Vox Group has sped up its innovation during the ongoing travel and tourism hibernation, and is ready to launch two...
Leading Yachts of the World floats to APAC region
New travel technology brand Leading Yachts of the World, which aims to bridge the yachting and hospitality industries via a cloud-based platform, is opening...
Boutique hoteliers are still mistaken when it comes to technology
Phan Le, founder and CEO of VLeisure, shares how a paradigm shift in the travel technology industry is allowing smaller hotels to compete with the big chains on a much more level playing field.
Booking.com rolls out digital travel guide CityBook
Booking.com has launched a new pilot app, CityBook, a responsive digital guide designed to help travellers navigate their destination by providing curated recommendations, showcasing local...
The next big thing in travel
Asia-Pacific’s fragmented tours and activities market remains predominantly rooted in the offline world, but Blanca Menchaca, CEO and co-founder at BeMyGuest, a Singapore-based distributor of travel activities and tours, believes the sector is now at a technological tipping point. She shares her projections of this fast-growing sector with Xinyi Liang-Pholsena.
