Alipay
Travel tech this week: Instaroom new AI, BoG in Europe, and more
Digital disruption is not too far from the travel industry either. We scout the latest happenings in the travel tech world each week. Here are the five tech developments of this week.
Alipay’s cash-free spending spree in SG
Mobile payment platform Alipay has announced it’s special “cashless” trip to Singapore, where Chinese tourists to Singapore travelled to the Little Red Dot and endeavoured to cover all their expenses without the use of paper money or coins
Helsinki enhances future services to connect with Chinese visitors
Helsinki Marketing, Tencent and Finnair have signed a cooperation agreement to launch a travel solutions project in the WeChat mini program ecosystem, with an aim to enhance digital services for Chinese travellers.
SIA unites with Chinese tech powerhouse Alibaba
Chinese giant Alibaba has revealed it is entering the aviation game with an ambitious new relationship with Skytrax's "world's best airline", Singapore Airlines (SIA).
Alibaba partners with JR Kyushu to offer scenic rail tours in Japan
Alibaba Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Japan’s Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) to promote railway-themed Kyushu sightseeing tours.
The Savoy, the first luxury hotel to accept Alipay payments in the UK
In an attempt to lure more Chinese clientele visiting the UK, The Savoy is the first luxury hotel in London to accept payments via Alipay.
How Alipay brings benefit of Chinese tourist boom to SE Asia’s “smallest” merchants
Continuing their relentless expansion, and commitment to installing their services for the convenience of Chinese travellers and local merchants all
Davos 2018: Alipay partners with SIX Payment Services for Swiss launch
Alipay, the online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”, “Ant”), has announced that Alipay is soon to be made available to most local businesses in the Swiss town of Davos, thanks to a partnership with SIX Payment Services, a pan-Europe payment service provider based in Switzerland.
Marriott seeks Chinese advantage with Alibaba
Marriott International has formed a new partnership with e-commerce giant, Alibaba, aimed at giving the hotel group an important boost
Rail Europe starts selling tickets via Alitrip
Rail Europe has continued to expand its operations in China with the signing of an agreement to sell tickets via
Finnair brings Alipay onboard for Chinese passengers
In an industry first, Finnair will introduce Alipay services onboard its aircraft. As part of its continued efforts to woo
Join The Community
- Beyond boardrooms and broadcasts: key takeaways from the Singapore MICE Forum 2025
- Thailand Tourism: Still the Beating Heart of the Nation’s Economy
- Jetstar Japan resumes its Manila-Osaka route
- Jumeirah launches its new media hub
- Park Hyatt Bangkok teams up with PAÑPURI Organic Spa for an exquisite afternoon tea esperience
Join The Community