Technology

Global

Raising the bar in travel and tourism: MarketHub Asia in Bangkok

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2023

As industry leaders prepare for MarketHub Asia next week, Hotelbeds promises to uncover the latest and most crucial trends in the world of travel with the presence of renowned speakers such…

Corporate & Business

The Advantage Travel Partnership selects Dolphin Dynamics as technology partner

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership has taken a stride forward in enhancing its Advantage Managed Services (AMS) Business Travel proposition by selecting Dolphin Dynamics as their newest…

Technology

Digitalisation vs the human touch: Finding the right balance for exceptional customer experiences

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2023

According to new data, half of adults who have used AI chatbots used it during customer service interactions. But are bots really the touchpoint we want our customers to have with our…

Hotels

HotelPlanner adds Cleverdis to its family of brands

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

HotelPlanner is excited to announce the integration of Cleverdis, the content provider for more than 17 international trade shows.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India successfully deploys airline industry’s first Generative AI virtual agent

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

Air India, India’s leading global airline, has become the world’s first airline to have successfully deployed a Generative AI virtual agent, called ‘Maharaja’, powered by Azure OpenAI…

Technology

Advantage announces new partnership with business process automation platform provider Lokulus

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced a new collaboration with Lokulus, a provider of customer-focused business process automation solutions.

Technology

Richmond International Travel & Tours signs long-term technology agreement with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2023

Sabre Corporation  announced a new agreement with fast-growing Taiwanese travel agency Richmond International Travel & Tours Co.,Ltd (2743.TWO) to elevate the agency’s booking experience…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India selects Sabre GDS to distribute its domestic flight content to Indian travel agencies   

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2023

Sabre Corporation and Air India, India’s leading global airline and a Star Alliance member, have signed an enhanced distribution deal that builds upon their partnership announced in April…

MICE

SITA will be adopting a “Shaping the Future  of Travel” theme for its presence at Future Travel Experience APEX Asia

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2023

SITA will be adopting a “Shaping the Future  of Travel” theme for its presence at  FUTURE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE APEX ASIA in Singapore on 8th-9th November and welcomes you to join them at the…

Technology

Katathani Collection Grows Resort Revenue by 15 Percent with IDeaS G3 RMS

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2023

IDeaS, a SAS company, has announced that Katathani Collection has grown revenues across two of its resort properties by 15% with IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS.) Katathani…

Global

Using facial recognition, SITA and Fraport enable a contactless travel experience

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

SITA and Fraport are enabling all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to jointly use face biometrics as identification from check-in to boarding the aircraft.

Technology

TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit selects the top 40 startups impacting tourism worldwide

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2023

A dozen startups have been recognised at the Touristech Startup Fest 2023, the global entrepreneurship competition hosted every year by TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit.

Technology

Velocity Ventures and Korea Tourism Organisation sign memorandum of understanding for co-operation with Korean startup accelerator for travel &…

Kristin Mariano Nov 1, 2023

Singapore-based hospitality & travel-focused venture capital firm Velocity Ventures has finalised a Strategic Innovation Partnership with Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to support…

Airlines and Aviation

dnata partners with Virgin Atlantic to support Dubai return this October

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2023

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, is partnering with UK-based Virgin Atlantic to support the airline’s highly anticipated return to Dubai this winter.

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport extends and expands partnership with Air India

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2023

In conjunction with Travelport’s operator partner ITQ, the expanded relationship between Air India and Travelport will provide agencies in India and across the globe with enhanced retailing…

Hotels

Brittain Resorts & Hotels deepens investment in revenue management technology with SiteMinder

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2023

Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company, has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue…

Technology

Uber Balloon takes off in Turkey

Kristin Mariano Oct 27, 2023

Uber is taking to the skies in Cappadocia, Turkey, launching hot air balloon rides via Uber Reserve.  Uber Balloon is one of the most unique rides to launch in the app ever, making a true…

Airlines and Aviation

Azul implements SITA’S full suite of flight applications  

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2023

Azul, Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and destinations served, has entered into a trial agreement for SITA eWAS and SITA OptiClimb.

Technology

TIS2023 closes its fourth edition with 7,384 attendees

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2023

TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 closed its fourth edition, where 7,384 industry professionals discovered the latest trends that are defining smarter, more sustainable and digital…

Technology

Future trends include AI-based travel agencies and space tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2023

The second day of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 highlighted the most disruptive trends shaping a more sustainable and digital industry.

Technology

TUI Group deepens partnership with IBS Software to optimise operations

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

IBS Software has a long-standing partnership with TUI to overhaul its IT processes to deliver transformational value.

Cruise

Costa Cruises selects SITA for enhanced flight monitoring system to optimize fly & cruise connections

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

SITA, the IT provider to the travel industry, is assisting Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise company, mitigate costly trip disruptions.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

Amadeus signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to take advantage of its enhanced passenger service system (PSS) technology.

Global

TIS2023 focuses on AI and data management to take the traveler experience to the next level

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2023

Innovation was the main protagonist of the first day of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023. The adoption of artificial intelligence tools,

Consumer

Amadeus Gulf unveils new state-of-the-art office in Dubai

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology dedicated to making the experience of travel better for everyone with advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, is thrilled…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport signs new content distribution agreement with Air Canada, including NDC

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

Travelport announced they have renewed their content distribution agreement, which includes New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing.

MICE

Presight premieres at GITEX Global

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2023

Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative AI, is proud to announce its inaugural participation in GITEX Global, bringing its complex problem solving,…

Technology

Cendyn takes home two top awards at the World Travel Tech Awards 2023

Chris Head Oct 16, 2023

Cendyn named the World’s s Best Data Driven Marketing Agency & World’s Best Hotel CRM Solutions Provider for 2023

Technology

South East Travel joins forces with Amadeus through a strategic partnership 

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2023

South East Travel, a leading travel agency in Taiwan, is working with travel technology provider Amadeus to grow its footprint in Taiwan and across Asia Pacific.

Hospitality

ONDA participates in Expand North Star 2023, marking  foray into Middle East hospitality tech market

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2023

ONDA, a South Korean hospitality technology company, is participating in  Dubai’s largest startup and investor event to mark its entry into the Middle East hospitality technology market.

Technology

TIS2023 will explore how AI is driving more personalized, sustainable and quality tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2023

AI technologies are revolutionizing the travel industry across all segments, from improving the customer experience, and planning events to attracting and retaining tourists.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Vietjet chooses iPort Departure Control System powered by Travelport and Res2

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2023

Travelport and Res2, a Netherlands based departure control system provider and airport automation leader, announced a new multi-year agreement with Thai Vietjet.

Airports

KL Sentral Station to benefit from self-check-in and bag drop services from aviation technology provider SITA 

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2023

Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL)  signed a service agreement with aviation technology provider SITA to equip ERL with SITA Check-in Kiosks and SITA Self Bag Drop services at KL City Air…

Airlines and Aviation

Datalex and Aer Lingus announce partnership and investment in digital transformation

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2023

Through this platform Datalex will provide Aer Lingus with full access to its product suite, which will drive new product delivery, in addition to accelerating the migration of existing…

Technology

Embed rocks Europe with SaaS Solutions

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

Embed, the ultimate cloud-based, cashless solutions provider for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, showcased its SaaS solutions and other breakthrough innovations at…

Technology

TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2023

TIS-Tourism Innovation Summit 2023, the international summit on tourism innovation and technology to be held in Seville, Spain, from October 18-20, will feature prominent leaders in…

Insurance

Travel insurer battleface partners with CELITECH

Kanchan Nath Oct 5, 2023

Travel insurance provider battleface, announced a strategic partnership with CELITECH, a leading telecommunications provider dedicated to delivering cutting-edge connectivity services for…

Technology

Christopherson Business Travel achieves milestone with Deem, Powered by Travelport+, NDC Capability

Kanchan Nath Oct 5, 2023

The integration of Deem with Travelport+ demonstrates Christopherson's commitment to providing its customers with the most efficient and advanced travel booking options.

Travel Agents

Bahwan Travel Agencies LLC Partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2023

Amadeus has entered strategic partnership with Bahwan Travel Agencies LLC, prominent player in Oman's travel industry.

Hotels

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts selects Sabre’s SynXis platform

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced a new agreement with brand Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The chain, with a portfolio of hotels and resorts in both Sri Lanka and the Maldives, will be using…

Hospitality

IRIS unveils new guide to empower hoteliers to choose the ultimate digital ordering platform

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2023

IRIS announces the launch of its latest ebook, ‘The Hotelier's Guide to Choosing a Digital F&B Ordering Platform’ to empower operators to boost revenue, streamline operations, and…

Airports

ZingHR reinforces its position in Aviation Industry

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

 Maldives Airport Company Ltd. (MACL), which operates the primary international airport in the Maldives, Velana International Airport, and two domestic airports, has chosen ZingHR's…

Hotels

RateTiger helps Cantonal Hotel by Warwick Riyadh to optimize revenue

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

Cantonal Hotel by Warwick Riyadh has found a reliable and innovative partner in RateTiger, a leading provider of hotel revenue management solutions.

Technology

Sabre launches new AI-powered retailing solution to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

Sabre Corporation  announced its newest AI-powered retailing solution for airlines – Sabre Upgrade IQ™.

MICE

Travel Tech set to drive innovation and strategic partnerships in EMEA 

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

With a focus on "technological advancements in the industry," attendees can expect three days of groundbreaking insights, expert sessions led by top executives and industry experts, and…

Technology

DigitalAPICraft partners with Google for API marketplace growth

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

Organisations around the world are rushing to build API (application programming interface) marketplaces to foster greater connectivity between them and their partners and users.

Global

Hotelbeds signs global distribution partnership with Hopper  

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2023

TravelTech company Hotelbeds has signed a new  strategic partnership to provide Hopper with access to its portfolio of 300,000 hotels across 195  countries.

World Travel Market

Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

Chris Head Sep 28, 2023

Ticket booking is live for the global travel community secure entry to the 43rd edition of World Travel Market London, the world’s most influential travel & tourism event, which takes…

Hospitality

365Villas launches industry-first flex-stay pricing for property managers

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2023

365Villas, a vacation rental management software provider, has launched a raft of industry-first website features including a tool that gives property managers the opportunity to offer a…

Global

Amadeus to work with Microsoft and Accenture developing new Generative-AI-powered integrations for corporate travel

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

As part of its ongoing partnerships strategy, Amadeus announced  it is working with Microsoft and Accenture to develop new AI-powered integrations between its travel and expense platform…

Reports

Deloitte: Travel leaders embrace automation and tech as workforce challenges continue to weigh on industry

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023

Amid ongoing labor concerns, airline and hospitality leaders leverage digital and technology solutions to enhance traveler experience.

Technology

Heron AirBridge and SITA initiate proof of concept to advance urban air mobility for Singaporean airspace

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2023

Heron AirBridge, known for its comprehensive unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM) solutions, has entered into a proof of concept (PoC) agreement with globally acclaimed travel…

Hotels

STAAH partners with Archipelago International

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2023

STAAH, a leading cloud-based distribution platform has announced a strategic technology partnership with Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest privately owned hotel management…

Technology

Trevolution Group introduces NDC aggregated air travel services

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2023

Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating Asaptickets Skyluxtravel, Dreamport and other travel brands, has announced implementing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its…

Technology

Top travel trends and destination rankings in summer ‘23 – ForwardKeys

Kristin Mariano Sep 25, 2023

ForwardKeys, the leading travel analytics firm has identified six major trends in global air travel this summer. They are revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin…

Mergers & Acquisitions

HotelPlanner aquires Eventsquid

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, announced the acquisition of Eventsquid

Technology

Virgin Australia expands long-term partnership with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

Sabre Corporation has strengthened and expanded its relationship with Virgin Australia to allow the carrier to deliver improved retailing capability while supporting its growth objectives.

Airports

Kuala Lumpur is the most connected airport in APAC – OAG

Kristin Mariano Sep 20, 2023

Travel data platform OAG has released Megahubs 2023, the market’s definitive ranking of the Top 50  most internationally connected airports in the world.   The Global Top 20 Megahubs…

Technology

SITA and Aruba demonstrate how physical passports can be held as a digital identity on your mobile device

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2023

SITA and the Government of Aruba showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital credential technology, eliminating the need for passengers to show their physical passport when…

MICE

Phocuswright Conference releases full 2023 program

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2023

Phocuswright, the leading travel industry research and events authority, has released its full 2023 program for The Phocuswright Conference, which will be held November 13-16 in Ft.…

Hotels

DidaTravel outperforms Chinese hotel market recovery  

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2023

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – has outperformed the wider Chinese outbound recovery, with a remarkable +40% growth in hotel sales, year-to-date Vs.…

HR & Careers

Mekong Tourism Office promotes internships to plug tourism skills gap

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2023

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has launched the Mekong Tourism internship finder on MekongTourism.org. The initiative is designed to address labour challenges faced by the tourism…

Technology

Spirit Airlines taps Cover Genius for personalised embedded protection

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2023

Cover Genius has partnered with Spirit Airlines. By integrating with XCover, Cover Genius’ award-winning global distribution platform, Spirit Airlines passengers who are non-US and…

Consumer

Consumers embrace technology to optimize travel: SITA

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2023

SITA’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report, published finds customers looking to technology to optimize every aspect of the post-pandemic travel landscape

Hotels

Amadeus partners with BEONx

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Amadeus’ Demand360® subscribers using the BEONx Revenue Management System (RMS) can now gain access to the in-depth, forward-looking market insights provided by Amadeus’ business…

Technology

Breezeway becomes official Airbnb partner

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Breezeway has become an official Airbnb Software Partner, the integration leverages multiple data connections to bring automation and operational insights to hosts and property managers.

Hospitality

Rateping and STAAH’s enhanced integration to help hotels maximise revenue

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Rateping is a unique Android and web-based application developed to help hotel and vacation rental owners and operators track their room rates versus their competitor’s room rates, while…

Hotels

PoB Hotels select Mews as a preferred partner for their collection of independent hotels

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Mews, the cloud-native property management system (PMS), has been chosen by PoB Hotels to power their innovative vision of luxury hospitality driven by personalized guest service.

Hospitality

Conferma Pay and Inlogik launch hotel expense automation

Kanchan Nath Sep 4, 2023

Conferma Pay and Inlogik have partnered to launch a new solution for business travellers to simplify and automate the reconciliation of hotel expenses using virtual card technology. 

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air extends Amadeus partnership with NDC adoption

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2023

Amadeus has renewed its existing distribution agreement with EVA Air, extending the long-term collaborative relationship between the airline and travel technology leader.

Interviews

Driving growth and innovation in APAC’s travel industry

Kristin Mariano Aug 29, 2023

In this exclusive interview, Travel Daily Media speaks with Vijayeta James, the Commercial Director of TBO.com for the Asia-Pacific region. With a focus on TBO's vision for growth,…

Technology

The UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence

Kanchan Nath Aug 28, 2023

The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and Mastercard today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase Artificial Intelligence (AI)…

Awards

Arival launches Spotlight Awards

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

Arival, a global leader in the tours and activities industry, launched an innovative new recognition program, The Arival and TourReview Spotlight Awards. 

Reports

Experiential travel replaces conventional motivations for travel

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2023

Mabrian Technologies, the company in Travel Intelligence and sentiment analysis, reveals the evolution of travellers’ behaviour and motivations from 2019 until now. 

Technology

TUI integrates into Juniper Travel Technology XML porfolio to extend Tours & Activities distribution

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2023

TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, has extended its Tours & Activities distribution through connecting with Juniper Travel Technology, a global travel technology…

Global

TUI brings ChatGPT to its mobile app in UK

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

TUI is bringing ChatGPT to its mobile app and testing the potential of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Technology

DidaTravel’s global summer hotel bookings close to doubling pre-pandemic levels

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – reveals that their global hotel bookings for the summer season (June 1 - August 31) have already surpassed 2019 levels by an…

Awards

STAAH designated most innovative partner for 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

The Most Innovative Partner Award for Booking.com represents STAAH’s innovative approach and implementing the most innovative solutions using Booking.com’s APIs.

Appointment announcement

Sabre strengthens ESG focus with two key appointments

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced that it is expanding its ESG team, with the appointment of Jessica Matthias as its new Global Director of Sustainability and Tess Longfield as Head of…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Go City (formerly Leisure Pass Group) re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations

Chris Head Aug 17, 2023

Go City® (formerly Leisure Pass Group), the world's largest attraction pass business, re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations.  Go City believes that there's a…

Technology

6 reasons to NOT use this viral TikTok AirBnB hack

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2023

A recent video by TikTok user Anna (@annathingbutanimals) has been garnering attention for her travel hack, which she says has purportedly saved her thousands of dollars while travelling.…

Technology

Sabre launches Lodging AI

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced the availability of Lodging AI, marking the introduction of its Sabre Travel AI™ capabilities in the lodging sector and enhancing the power of Content Services…

Technology

Go City launches Hong Kong Pass

Kristin Mariano Aug 15, 2023

Go City has launched the Hong Kong pass and expanded efforts to more effectively reach APAC-based travellers at key points in their planning journey. As the global leader in…

Hotels

Ascott launches CHATGPT-powered web chatbot – CUBBY, your AI travel buddy

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has just launched a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered web chatbot to enhance the…

Airlines and Aviation

AirGateway now hosts easyJet content facilitated by Kyte

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023

​Kyte has today announced a commercial partnership with flight booking technology specialist AirGateway.

Corporate & Business

Cornerstone strategically invests in Traxo

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023

Traxo, Inc., the world’s only real-time corporate travel data capture provider and Cornerstone Information Systems, a global leader in managing travel and expense operations, have joined…

Technology

Travel International chooses Amadeus to upgrade its customer service offering in the UAE

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2023

Amadeus has signed a wide-ranging, agreement with Travel International – Terminals Group, based in Abu Dhabi.

Technology

The Next-Generation of Corporate Travel Retailing: Deem, Powered by Travelport+

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2023

Travelport confirmed the integration with Deem, a leading corporate travel management platform, with Travelport+.

Technology

Travelport delivers British Airways’ NDC content on Travelport+, providing faster and easier access for agents

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

Travelport announced that New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from British Airways is now live on the Travelport+ platform.

Airlines and Aviation

SITA delivers 400 new TS6 kiosks to Air France-KLM Group

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

SITA is upgrading Air France-KLM Group’s existing fleet of 400 self-service kiosks in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam’s Schiphol airports and other hub airports in Europe, delivering new…

Technology

Here’s how “airport selfies” can ruin your vacation

Kristin Mariano Aug 4, 2023

A recent survey showed that almost 85% of travellers are worried about being hacked while travelling. Cybersecurity experts from NordVPN say that the risks of being hacked increase…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport renews multi-year agreement with United Airlines

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2023

Travelport announced that it has renewed its multi-year agreement with United Airlines, the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles.

Hotels

Cloudbeds announces partnership with Vrbo

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2023

Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, announced its integration with Vrbo.

Technology

Travel Compositor’s AI engine is now operational in more than 15 countries 

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2023

Following the launch of ‘AI Trips’ last month by Travel Compositor, the platform has already answered more than 15,000 questions thanks to the combination of 12 technologies and the use of…

Features

Top places to stay on your next snorkelling trip from airasia Superapp

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2023

World Snorkelling Day is celebrated on 30 July annually, and airasia Superapp, as Asean’s preferred one-stop travel superapp has some of the best spots and places for your next snorkelling…

Technology

SITA and Indicio announce a co-innovation agreement

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

SITA announced a co-innovation agreement with Indicio, the market leader in open-source verifiable data technology and trusted digital ecosystems, to accelerate the development and…

Technology

Digitrips launches AI-powered virtual assistant by mTrip

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

Digitrips, owner of leading French multi-product travel platform MisterFly announced the launch of its ChatGPT-powered virtual assistant service, offering travel tips and destination advice…

Technology

Knowsley Safari launches digital guide with n-gage.io

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

Popular, nationally recognised visitor attractions like Knowsley Safari are turning to mobile app technology to transform their visitor experience.

Corporate & Business

5 tips for taking a ‘Workation’ this summer

Kristin Mariano Jul 28, 2023

With more and more companies transitioning to hybrid or fully remote work models, the modern worker now has the autonomy to clock-in from almost anywhere. Despite the digital nomad trend…

Technology

TripGenie: The AI Travel Assistant by Trip.com

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2023

Trip.com has launched an enhanced version of its AI travel assistant, previously known as TripGenie. The newly released TripGenie excels at deciphering complex user requests, leading…

Technology

TravelgateX is transforming collaboration with channel managers and boosting direct product bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023

TravelgateX, the leading platform for global travel connections, is revolutionizing the way travel companies and channel managers collaborate.

Awards

ATTIA announces the Travel Changemakers Awards Judges Panel

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) announce who is participating on the Judges Panel for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023.

Technology

Travelier achieves 150% growth between H1 2022 and H1 2023

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

Travelier (formerly Bookaway Group), a travel-tech company digitizing land and sea transportation around the world, announced an overall growth of 150% between H1 2022 and H1 2023.

Hospitality

Solo travel and private room stays on Airbnb gain momentum in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Jul 25, 2023

New Airbnb data reveals that Filipino travellers are increasingly going solo, as solo travel by Filipinos on the platform increased over 185% year-on-year in 2022 compared to 2021. Platform…

Airlines and Aviation

Greater Bay Airlines joins Sabre’s extensive Global Distribution System 

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023

Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Hong Kong’s newest airline Greater Bay Airlines.

Luxury Travel

Colletts Travel launches Traveltek Booking Platform for its UK based independent travel advisors

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023

Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection UK, is rolling out Traveltek – a new fully-integrated booking tool for its luxury leisure travel advisors.

Airlines and Aviation

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. partners with SITA

Kanchan Nath Jul 20, 2023

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. (BG) has partnered with SITA to adopt a suite of state-of-the-art connectivity solutions that will increase network speeds, optimize the airline's operations,…

Technology

Sentec PMS: Ushering Archipelago into a modern era of hospitality tech

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2023

Despite years of testing various property management systems, Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest hotel chain, found themselves perpetually dissatisfied, consistently…

Technology

Generative AI could unlock $23.5 Billion in annual economic growth across the GCC by 2030

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2023

Generative AI (GenAI) has sparked excitement and investment in a technology with significant potential to change the world.

Technology

Rex, Australia’s best regional airline, choose Aviator for Revenue Management

Chris Head Jul 18, 2023

Rex are making technological advances on multiple fronts and have just commenced using the latest web-based Aviator revenue management system.

Airports

SITA’s passenger processing solutions to power Airports Authority of India across 43 airports

Kanchan Nath Jul 14, 2023

SITA secured a landmark deal with Airports Authority of India to support one of the biggest growth markets globally, providing technology to 43 of India’s biggest airports. 

Technology

eSIM Go API integration enables launch of easySim.global 

Kanchan Nath Jul 13, 2023

eSIM Go announced it has been chosen by easySim.global, an easyGroup brand, as its preferred partner for eSIM provisioning, connectivity and support.

Technology

Sabre takes hotel guest services to a new level by integrating WhatsApp with Nuvola  

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced the integration between Nuvola, its task management and guest engagement software, and the renowned messaging platform WhatsApp.

Events

Travel Transformation: Defining Travel in 2023

Chris Head Jul 11, 2023

Travel had to come to a standstill for the world to wake up to its importance. In an industry governed by change, be it societal, cultural, or economic - what emerged following the…

Features

Travel Tech gives  tourism professionals the edge 

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023

In an increasingly competitive travel landscape, the role of the modern tourism professional, from the tour operator to the DMC and even the property owner, has transformed  dramatically.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sabre acquires e-commerce provider Techsembly

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2023

Sabre Corporation a provider of software and technology that powers the global travel industry, announced the acquisition of hospitality e-commerce provider Techsembly.

Global

Only 42% of newly signed up travel app users transact in the first month

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, released its industry benchmark report for travel apps. In the rapidly evolving mobile apps landscape, staying ahead of the competition is…

OTAs & Tour Operators

FCM reveals how it’s supercharging client servicing through a human-centred approach to generative AI 

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Global travel management company FCM shares as to how it is leveraging disruptive technologies to reshape the servicing of a multi-national customer base that stretches over 100 countries. 

Technology

Mobilleo MaaS platform chosen to power new TfWM travel app

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

Multi-platform technology company FOD Mobility Group has been appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to help design, develop and deliver a new wide-ranging mobility as a service…

Hotels

RoomRaccoon partners with The Hotels Network to enhance direct bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

RoomRaccoon, a hotel management solution for independent hotels, has announced its strategic partnership with The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack direct growth platform for hotels, to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Joyned and NexusTours announce strategic partnership

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

Israeli start-up Joyned and NexusTours, a destination management company serving the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, jointly announced their strategic partnership.

Technology

Hotelbeds introduces new digital tools to make selling travel easier for clients

Kristin Mariano Jul 3, 2023

With the summer holiday season in full swing, Hotelbeds is helping its clients manage the growing demand for travel by introducing new products and tools.  The travel tech company is…

Technology

Riskline launches new personalised travel intelligence tool 

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2023

Travel risk intelligence company, Riskline, has announced the launch of Travel Search Widget, an easy-to-embed tool that is designed to assist travel providers in giving their customers…

Technology

Booking.com launches new AI trip planner

Kristin Mariano Jun 30, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travellers in the company’s app on…

Technology

Sabre adds sustainability data to flight searches using Google’s CO2 emissions model

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

Sabre Corporation announces a significant milestone in its focus on sustainability by integrating carbon emissions data into its point-of-sale tools for corporations and travel agencies.

Global

Sabre launches Sabre Space roadshow in Asia Pacific markets to empower agency partners to capture business growth opportunities

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2023

Sabre has kicked off its Sabre Space roadshow to help its agency partners to grow and optimize their businesses in today’s complex travel ecosystem.  As travel returns with a…

Technology

SITA Intelligence and Targeting provides real-time risk assessment

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023

SITA has unveiled its most advanced intelligence and targeting offering yet, providing the backbone for dynamic and integrated border management, helping governments identify and manage…

Airlines and Aviation

“Mystery flight” service helps airlines increase load factors

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023

At this week’s Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, delegates discovered how an innovative new technology is being used to help airlines.

Technology

Shiji pioneers new hotel payment solutions with “Shiji Digital Payby”

Kristin Mariano Jun 23, 2023

Shiji, the global hospitality innovator, announced the launch of Shiji Digital PayBy. A transformative integrated payment solution, uniquely tailored for hotel operators and managers,…

Technology

Almosafer and Klook launch Almosafer Activities platform

Kanchan Nath Jun 22, 2023

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s travel company (part of Seera Group), and Klook, Asia’s leading travel and experiences platform, have together launched the first ever holistic tours and activities…

Technology

Zealous partners with Creative Zone

Kanchan Nath Jun 21, 2023

Zealous, the UAE's first tech networking app, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Creative Zone, a leading provider of business setup services

Finance

PayDocker: Revolutionising the travel and hospitality industry with cutting-edge solutions

Kanchan Nath Jun 21, 2023

 PayDocker part of Bakuun Holdings, a pioneering technology company, is thrilled to announce its final unveiling of PayDocker on June 15th, ushering in a new era of transformative…

Technology

ATM scammers are finding new ways to target travelers

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2023

This vacation season, criminals use skimmers to steal your payment card details  Recently NordVPN released its research about six million stolen credit cards found on the dark web.…

Technology

Hostaway integrates with Google for vacation rentals

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023

Hostaway, the vacation rental PMS, can today reveal it has integrated with Google, enabling customers to list their short-term rentals across Google Travel, Google Search and Maps.

MICE

Travel experiencing “robust cross-border growth” in APAC: Klook

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023

Speaking from the Arival Activate event from 12 to 14 June in Bangkok, Klook’s Wilfred Fan, highlighted significant growth in the travel experiences sector in APAC – especially cross-border…

Hotels

HotelRunner introduces AI-Powered Review Center for enhanced Reputation Management

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023

HotelRunner, the leading travel and hospitality technologies platform, has launched HotelRunner Review Center, an innovative solution that will fundamentally change the way properties manage…

Hotels

Unlocking dynamic pricing through the Oaky and IDeaS integration

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

Hotel technology providers Oaky and IDeaS partner up, to streamline the process of establishing room upgrade prices, while simultaneously improving the guest experience, and hotel revenue…

Finance

Overlooked, underloved & underestimated: but is ‘B2B payments’ becoming a less taboo topic in travel?

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

The perception of B2B payments is evolving steadily as many begin to see more than just cost-saving opportunities through embracing new fintech services, comment four experts during a…

Airlines and Aviation

Sabre and Air Canada form strategic distribution and retailing partnership

Kanchan Nath Jun 16, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced the completion of a new multi-year distribution agreement that provides Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to Air Canada’s full content via NDC…

Technology

Urbanv and SITA partner to provide digital solutions for Rome vertiports

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, and UrbanV, the Italian vertiport operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a digital-first passenger…

Features

Top holiday hotspots of 2023 from AI

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

New research has revealed the holiday hotspots of 2023 – according to artificial intelligence. And France and Italy are the overall top suggestions from ChatGPT and Bard respectively.

Hotels

“Booking Network Sponsored Ads” now available for the Asia Pacific hotels market via DerbySoft

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Booking BNSA provide many hotels the option to stand apart from their competition across Booking.com, Agoda and Priceline destination hotel listings.

Technology

Millennials and Gen Zs take flight as culture vultures – Klook

Kristin Mariano Jun 14, 2023

Summer typically brings to mind the sun, sand, and sea, but this year, Millennial and Gen Z travelers across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are embracing their inner culture vultures and seeking…

Airlines and Aviation

CWT enables access to Air France-KLM NDC content via Cytric online booking tool 

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023

CWT has started offering its global customers access to Air France-KLM’s NDC content through Amadeus’ Cytric corporate travel and expense booking tool. 

Hospitality

Shiji appoints Ryan King as senior vice president for the Americas

Kristin Mariano Jun 13, 2023

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced the appointment of Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas. This reinforces Shiji’s commitment to…

Airlines and Aviation

Hahn Air drives change with innovation

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

Airline distribution provider, Hahn Air, is creating an innovation node for companies looking to advance their innovative projects.

Technology

66% of ChatGPT users are using the tool for coding

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

The recent launch of ChatGPT has launched a serious discussion regarding the broader use of Artificial Intelligence.

Technology

LOVU launches first-ever romantic travel booking App

Kristin Mariano Jun 12, 2023

LOVU, a new travel platform specializing in romantic travel, has announced the official BETA launch of the first-ever romance travel booking app, now available for download on iOS and…

Tourism Boards

In the Philippines, book a tour guide via Grab

Kristin Mariano Jun 12, 2023

In sustaining its continued commitment to support the country’s tour guiding sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is introducing digital innovations through its partnership with Grab so…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines successfully implements full suite of Sabre Network Planning

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Sabre Corporation  announced the successful implementation of a full suite of Sabre Network Planning and Optimization solutions for Malaysia Airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Senegal – seizing opportunities in Africa and beyond with Aviator revenue management

Chris Head Jun 8, 2023

Air Senegal has selected Aviator from Maxamation to help maximise flight revenues. The latest webbased Aviator system has recently been activated along with extensive training for the…

Global

ZainTech partners with Mastercard to provide unique AI and Machine Learning data solutions to businesses

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2023

ZainTech, the one-stop digital solutions powerhouse of Zain Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to create unique data-driven and innovative solutions.

Features

How to become a super host on Airbnb, as per AI

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2023

Deciding on the interior design for your Airbnb can be tough - especially if you don’t have panoramic views or an unbeatable location that will bring in the bookings. 

Technology

MMITA launches its first mobile app as a breakthrough social platform integrated with Augmented Reality

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

MMITA (Meet Me In The Astral), a cutting-edge technology company, launches its mobile app as a new Augmented Reality (AR) platform that allows users to experience and share AR content…

OTAs & Tour Operators

GetYourGuide secures USD194 million in funding

Kanchan Nath Jun 3, 2023

Since their humble beginnings in 2009, at GetYourGuide they have been in the business of helping more people unlock unforgettable experiences.

Features

Cybersecurity experts explain how password managers can help you to stay safe online

Kanchan Nath Jun 2, 2023

One way to foster good password habits both safely and easily is by using a password manager. With that in mind, cybersecurity experts  VPNOverview.com have revealed exactly how password…

Global

Agoda and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration collaborate on ‘Agoda Tech Day Camp’ Initiative

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Saturday School Foundation to organize Agoda Tech Day Camp, a series of tech workshops…

MICE

Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2023

Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system.

Global

AI boom: Don’t miss out, but avoid the frenzy

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

Investors must take a cautious approach to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom to avoid getting ‘burned says Nigel Green

Technology

Quest Apartment Hotels expands partnership with Amadeus to include business intelligence

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360 +® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights

Technology

Red Hat accelerates IT Automation with event-driven ansible

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

Red Hat, Inc., the world's provider of open source solutions, today announced the general availability of Event-Driven Ansible, a scalable and resilient solution that expands how…

MICE

Cvent launches AI writing assistant 

Kanchan Nath May 29, 2023

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has announced the launch of its AI Writing Assistant.

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld and Elemental Cognition’s breakthrough AI Travel Agent transforms the online booking experience

Kanchan Nath May 26, 2023

oneworld Alliance and artificial intelligence (AI) company Elemental Cognition have completed initial trials of their state-of-the-art booking tool that helps customers navigate the complex…

Train

Cutting train Wi-Fi threatens sustainable travel: Byway

Kanchan Nath May 26, 2023

Tech start-up, Byway, dedicated to combating travel's impact on the climate by simplifying flight-free travel, raises concerns over the Department For Travel’s proposal to remove train Wi-Fi…

Technology

Yellow Balloon Tour signs long-term agreement with Sabre

Kanchan Nath May 26, 2023

Yellow Balloon Tour will accelerate its growth using Sabre’s intuitive Sabre Red 360 interface and Sabre APIs to create compelling trips for its travellers as well as using Sabre’s…

Technology

Globe Thrivers taps Unlock Protocol to enable digital passports 

Kanchan Nath May 24, 2023

Unlock Protocol is powering the NFT-based memberships used by Globe Thrivers, the members-only travel community saving travellers significant time and stress when planning trips.

Technology

Sabre spearheads a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends impacting travel in 2023

Kanchan Nath May 19, 2023

Earlier this month, Sabre Corporation sponsored the travel tech stage at the Arabian Travel Market Middle East (ATM) 2023 in Dubai, providing a platform to facilitate industry discussions…

Reports

Short term rental industry witnessing a widening digital divide

Kanchan Nath May 19, 2023

The short term rental industry continues to embrace technology and fuel its evolution, while a reluctant minority of property managers have resigned themselves to an analog future, Breezeway…

Airlines and Aviation

SKY Airline expands Sabre distribution agreement and adopts SabreSonic passenger service system

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced a new multi-year agreement with SKY Airline, a low-cost Chilean airline with flights to over 40 destinations in 8 countries across the Americas.

Hotels

airasia Superapp officiates partnership agreement with Swiss-Belhotel

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

airasia Superapp today officiated a Partnership Agreement with Swiss-Belhotel International, one of the fastest-growing hotel management groups in the world.

Technology

Travel Counsellors show ‘Record’ annual results

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

Very strong momentum has continued into the current year with trading in H1 up 64% on pre-pandemic levels as the business accelerates towards delivering £1bn+ of platform sales in FY23

Global

Travelport and Adventureman set a New World Record

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Jamie McDonald, a British adventurer better known as…

Interviews

EQUATOR: The true B2B marketplace for tourism sector

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2023

Tourism is one of the world’s largest sectors, which includes the hotel industry, transport and several other industries. The tourism sector worldwide generated nearly two trillion US…

Reports

Top six trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC.  The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…

Technology

AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023

Kanchan Nath May 12, 2023

Tourism leaders attending the MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds have reported that Artificial Intelligence and technology will be their top strategic priority for 2023.

Reports

APAC hotel occupancy rose above pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2023

Kanchan Nath May 12, 2023

Travel across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is well on its way to recovery, with growing travel demand across all markets as the industry approaches the second half of the year.

Technology

Expedia Group shows B2B growth with new partnerships, tech features

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2023

Following a strong quarter for Expedia Group’s B2B segment where it delivered 55% in revenue growth compared to 2022, the company announced new partnerships and tech features aimed at…

Technology

Uber takes to the skies with flight bookings in-app

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2023

Uber has announced a new UK feature which allows users to book flights directly in the Uber app. The new product will be available to all UK users this summer. Uber’s new flight booking…

Airlines and Aviation

Datalex renews partnership with Edelweiss

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

Datalex, a market leader in digital retail technology focused on the airline market, announces the renewal of its partnership with Swiss airline, Edelweiss.

Technology

Boostly introduces AI-driven content and listings for direct booking websites via ChatGPT integration

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

Boostly has become the first website design agency to directly embed ChatGPT into its direct booking websites. 

MICE

“Travel is at a crossroads: It can either become more sustainable via innovation – or be forced to take action via crises and regulation”

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

 Ahead of Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, Phocuswright urges travel companies to take action on climate change via innovation. 

Hotels

STAAH technology helps juSTa Hotels & Resorts clock 15% increase in direct bookings revenue

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

STAAH, the New Zealand-based global hospitality solutions provider, has enabled juSTa Hotels & Resorts, a contemporary boutique hotel chain to increase its direct bookings revenue by 15%…

Hotels

Hotelbeds join forces with NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Hotelbeds and the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality have launched a collaboration to explore and inspire the next generation of tech…

Hotels

RoomRaccoon partners with re-forestation NPO Hotels for Trees

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Hotel management tech company, RoomRaccoon, has announced its partnership with Hotels for Trees, a non-profit organisation that contributes to reforestation projects across the globe. 

Technology

Joyned and Amadeus unveil new agreement to enhance travel booking experience 

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Israeli start-up Joyned has today announced a commercial agreement with leading global travel technology company Amadeus. 

Airports

eSIM Go powers Sydney Airport’s game changing new travel add-on 

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

eSIM Go announced its role in the successful launch of Sydney Airport’s tripsim service – a new eSIM-enabled product offering that gives passengers access to affordable data on their travels…

Technology

Astra Tech launches Botim 3.0 Ultra App

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

Astra Tech, the leading consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, held its much-anticipated Botim 3.0 Ultra App launch event on May 2nd at the prestigious Museum of the Future in…

Technology

Omnichat Rolls Out Customer Journey Automation: Meta, Sa Sa and Vita Green join to share WhatsApp Marketing

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

Omnichat, a one-stop omnichannel messaging integration platform that offers conversational commerce solutions, recently hosted an offline event, "Future Commerce Summit cum New Product…

Mobile & Social

Top travel hacks trending on TikTok

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2023

TikTok is home to a wealth of travel advice, tips, and tricks that can make your travel experience more enjoyable and also save you money. But with 3 billion views for #TravelHacks, it can…

Technology

Generative AI and sustainability are driving investment in the tourism technology segment

Kanchan Nath May 5, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities are attracting the highest levels of investment in travel technology at present, according…

Airlines and Aviation

Astra Tech partners with Etihad Airways to launch flight bookings on Botim

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

Astra Tech (Astra) signed a partnership with Etihad Airways that will enable customers to book flights through BOTIM, the MENA region’s leading VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) solution,…

Technology

The big buyers are back! Total Alipay transaction made by Chinese tourists in Singapore almost doubled in Q1

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2023

Alipay, the leading digital platform for payment and other digital services, today reported that the total transaction value made by Chinese tourists in Singapore via its app has almost…

Hospitality

Even as tech changes hospitality, human intervention remains crucial

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2023

Big data is having a transformative effect on hospitality across the Middle East and beyond. However, leading hoteliers speaking on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023,…

Tourism

China travel is back! Trends for the May holiday season

Kristin Mariano May 2, 2023

Travelport has released the below trend data highlighting the resurgence of outbound travel from mainland China. Demand has continued to rise leading up to Chinese Labor Day (May 1),…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India and Sabre re-establish valued relationship with new distribution agreement

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2023

Sabre Corporation and Air India announced a new multi-year deal that enables travel agents and corporations around the world to access Air India fares and seats through Sabre’s extensive…

Mobile & Social

Here’s why luxury brands should not overlook TikTok

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2023

As consumers become increasingly aware of their environmental impact, data and insights company Agility, Research & Strategy has shed light on the fact that this growing consciousness…

Technology

CrimsonLogic partners with Shanghai Data Group

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

Singapore-based global technology company CrimsonLogic, a leader in digital trade facilitation solutions and part of the PSA Group, announced that it has entered into a strategic…

Technology

Zoho launches new Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration Technology for Zoho Workplace

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, unveiled its new collaboration experience, Trident, as well as strengthened collaboration technologies to offer businesses easier ways to…

Airlines and Aviation

Kyte partners with Air Canada

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

Kyte announced a new partnership with Air Canada to enable a direct connection to Air Canada’s next-generation distribution platform, offering easy access to the airline’s comprehensive and…

Airlines and Aviation

Norse Atlantic Airways joins Vueling Global platform, powered by Dohop

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways to its Vueling Global platform, powered by technology provider Dohop.