The Wrap: Meet KATE, the intelligent check-in kiosk
In the news: Robots, interactive guestroom assistants and smart gates grab the headlines this week as airports (Kansai and Dubai) and the hospitality industry leverage new technologies to boost efficiency while enhancing user experience at the same time.
ROBOTICS: Meet KATE, the intelligent check [...]
Now you can use your face to check-in with AirAsia in Malaysia
Everyone can now literally use their face to board an AirAsia flight at Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru, the low cost airline’s southern hub in Malaysia, with the launch of the Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES).
The airline, which owns and operates FACES, proudly touts [...]
More hotel choices for travel buyers with Sabre’s new lodging aggregator content
Sabre Corporation, which announced last September it was developing a new solution that integrates multiple sources of content, will launch the Sabre Content Services for Lodging later this year.
The travel technology company has inked agreements with Bedsonline, TravelBound and the Expedia Affi [...]
The Wrap: Alipay rolls out tax refund service in Singapore, a first for Southeast Asia
In the news: Alipay tax refund scheme launches in Singapore; Asian airlines uses technology in international expansion; BCD Travel in new deal with Amadeus
FINANCIAL SERVICES: Alipay rolls out tax refund service in Singapore, a first for Southeast Asia
Singapore is the first country in [...]
Scott Dunn makes outbound luxury play in Asia with acquisition of Singapore-based Country Holidays
Scott Dunn has marked its first move into Asia with its acquisition of Singapore-based tailor-made travel specialist, Country Holidays.
In a press conference held this week, Scott Dunn CEO Simon Russell was clear about the company’s intent to make its presence known more dominantly in Asia. Thi [...]
Demand for holidays at sea makes 2018 the ‘year of the cruise’, Traveltek says
Expectation of an increase in demand for holidays on the ocean and on rivers in the coming 12 months has led to travel technology specialist Traveltek Group calling 2018 the ‘year of the cruise’.
According to statistics from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), eight out of 10 agent [...]
How to boost direct bookings in APAC, according to Triptease
Asia-Pacific is fertile ground for ambitious hoteliers; more and more travellers are flocking there every day seeking new and unique experiences. A new report by Triptease focuses on one of the best ways to capitalise on that; finding new strategies to increase direct bookings.
The report, Spo [...]
The Wrap: onefinestay launches personalised concierge service
In the news: Higher Living with onefinestay; STB partners with Grab to provide seamless experience to visitors; 250 airlines on board with Travelport's merchandising tool
HOSPITALITY: onefinestay launches new personalised concierge service
For your next stay at any onefinestay’s propert [...]
UAE-based ALFAHIM leads Series D in transport on demand service Blacklane
Blacklane, a Berlin-based startup company providing high-end transport on demand service for travellers to book chauffeur cars, has raised a Series D round to fund new cities, global airport concierge services and product innovation.
Blacklane said this series is the “largest investment in its [...]
Chinese consumers prefer higher-rated hotels and last minute bookings, Ctrip reveals
There is a growing demand by Chinese consumers for four- or five-star hotels accompanied by shorter reservation time, according to findings in the 2017 Ctrip Hotel White Paper (in Chinese) on the latest trends and consumer data insights for the hospitality industry in China.
The Chinese travel [...]
