Tag: Travel Technology
Agoda introduces single checkout for flights, hotels and activities
Agoda has launched a new multi-product booking engine that enables travellers to book flights, accommodation and activities in a single transaction.
The update allows users...
HBX Group acquires Bridgify to expand experiences platform
HBX Group has agreed to acquire Bridgify, an AI-focused travel technology company, as part of efforts to expand its experiences offering and strengthen technology...
Singapore updates approach to guide tourism businesses towards tech transformation
Travel and tourism businesses looking to begin or advance their technology transformation will now gain updated forms of assistance from the Singapore Tourism Board...
Amadeus plans acquisition of Idemia Public Security
Amadeus has set out intentions to acquire Idemia Public Security (IPS), a France-based provider of biometric and identity services, for 1.2 billion euros (US$1.30...
Moving up the funnel
In an interview with TTG Asia, Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern discusses AI commerce, moving up the booking funnel, and changing roles in travel operations
Ascott advances AI infrastructure with focus on agent-led travel
Ascott is investing in AI-focused infrastructure as part of a shift towards agent-led travel planning and booking. The company is working with Accenture, Amadeus...
TripWorks flags risks from AI-built booking platforms amid reliability concerns
TripWorks has warned of rising risks from AI-generated booking platforms, as new research points to accuracy issues and operational weaknesses across the travel tech...
RateHawk marks 10 years with focus on API growth and product...
RateHawk, a B2B platform for booking accommodation, flights and transport services, has reached its 10th year of operations. The company is focusing on expanding...
IATA trials show readiness for seamless digital travel journeys
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the aviation industry is ready for contactless, biometric-enabled international travel, with digital identity able to replace paper...
Airlines stress communication during disruptions
Airlines and aviation stakeholders are increasingly turning to data and digital tools to place passengers at the centre of response strategies during disruptions. However,...
