Tag: Travel 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,...
Booking Holdings to consolidate B2B operations under single global structure
Booking Holdings plans to restructure its B2B operations to create a single organisation serving global demand partners. The structural change will merge the strategic...
New platform connects AI assistants to live travel inventory and booking...
Custom Travel Solutions (CTS) has introduced a platform designed to enable AI assistants to access live travel inventory and complete bookings within a single...
