Technology

Remember when online shopping still made us nervous? When online dating seemed outlandish at best and dangerous at worse? Or how normal it was to walk to a rental store to watch a movie?…

Ride hailing giant Grab has announced the launch of digital and physical numberless payments card GrabPay Card in partnership with Mastercard.

Michelin and TripAdvisor have entered into content and licensing partnership, combining the gastronomic expertise of the Michelin Guide with the power of TripAdvisor’s large customer…

The global electric ships market size is projected to grow from USD 5.2 billion in 2019 to USD 15.6 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2025 to 2030.

Perth Airport has announced that it has signed up to an extensive upgrade of its passenger handling system, with existing partner -- Spanish firm, Amadeus. Perth currently processes close…

Sabre Red 360 sets a new standard in travel booking — through its website-like design and API integration, it delivers more content, more flexibility and more customisation.

Singapore-based smart mobility start-up Ministry of Movement has received a USD 10.1 million from its Series A funding round to grow and expand overseas.

This week in the travel tech industry, the first airline ticket through a blockchain has been issued. TripAdvisor has launched self-service advertising and Amadeus for Developers offers…

Airbnb Experiences has launched a brand new category of bookable experiences – Cooking. This has allowed people to have access to recipes and culinary traditions that were once reserved for…

Calm, an app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, together with Novotel Hotels, announced a multi-year global partnership to help hotel guests achieve inner calm and enjoy a more restful…

Indian start-up superstar Oyo has received a nod from its board for a USD 1.5 billion investment from Softbank and RA Hospitality.

Following on from TD's interview with Hilton's Sarah Somerville, senior director, customer engagement, loyalty and partnerships in Asia Pacific, Hilton Honors has released the results of its…

For the third time, Indonesian ride-hailing unicorn Gojek has reapplied to enter the Philippine market and to face off its greatest rival in the Southeast Asian region – Grab.

Most of us remember travelling with family or friends, travel trends are changing: in recent years, more people have embraced solo travel to satisfy the desire for alone time.

AI systems are set to provide a USD14 trillion boost to the global economy by 2035. In the travel industry, this technology has the potential to produce USD400 billion of value, more than…

China’s Didi Chuxing will trial a premium ride-hailing service in Japan offering luxurious vehicles like Tesla, Lexus and Mercedes Benz vehicles.

B: Live, an eco-tourism start-up which has pioneered the concept of electric vehicle (EV) tourism in India has launched its services in Karnataka. It offers immersive experiential tours…

Hotelbeds has today announced the global launch of its new  B2B service for tourism boards and DMOs to boost incremental tourism arrivals.  The Spanish firm has already worked with more…

Amadeus is expanding Amadeus Ventures to help travel tech start-ups in APAC starting 2020.

Uber may have created the concept of ride-hailing, but it seems that it is trailing behind its Asian counterparts when it comes to growth. In recent months, Uber has been mirroring the…

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has begun tunnelling the future of transportation as Elon Musk's The Boring Company (TBC) starts work on the Las Vegas Convention…