APAC amusement industry forecasts $16.8B in visitor spending in 2024
At the upcoming IAAPA Expo Asia 2024, running 27 to 30 May, the global amusement industry will converge in Bangkok to learn about the latest innovations and trends in the market as well as take a sneak peek into its future.
From rides to robotics, safety features to AI experiences, the three-day [...]
Travelsoft expands global footprint with three new acquisitions
Travel technology group Travelsoft has announced the acquisition of three companies—TravelgateX, ATCORE Technology, and Travel Connection Technology. These acquisitions elevate Travelsoft’s status as a global player in technology solutions for the leisure travel industry, with its technology now [...]
The luxuries of human interaction in travel and hospitality
Anyone who’s been on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, any given podcast platform or any bookstore in the last decade has heard or seen the works of Simon Sinek. He’s a leadership coach, motivational speaker, podcaster and bestselling author of several books including ‘The Infinite Game’, and he r [...]
Sabre introduces AI-powered retailing platform for airlines, SabreMosaic
Software and technology provider, Sabre Corporation, has unveiled SabreMosaic, a new intelligent, modular, and open technology platform designed to service the airline retailing market. This platform aims to transition airlines from the current PNR-driven framework to a modern Offer and Order system [...]
Lotte Card launches travel loyalty portal, powered by Hopper
Lotte Card Co., Ltd., a prominent Korean credit card issuer, has partnered with Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) to develop a travel loyalty portal for Lotte Card cardholders. This new feature, integrated into the 'Digi-LOCA' app, will offer services such as flights, accommodations, and car rentals [...]
Emotional marketing, speedy AI-powered searches and creator content top highlights at EXPLORE 24
“AI does not create magic; you need human intelligence to know where to use it and how to use it,” says new CEO
EXPLORE, Expedia’s annual partner conference, reached a milestone this year with its 25th installment. It was also Expedia’s first flagship event in two years, albeit having held [...]
Hoteliers to increase tech investments by 16% in 2024, focus on personalisation and AI
Amadeus has released its latest report, "Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024," highlighting significant trends in technology investment within the hospitality sector. The report reveals that hoteliers are planning to increase their technology investments by an average of 16% over the next 12 mo [...]
People are the metric in new Perfect Somewheres awards, spotlighting top hotels worldwide
Expedia's Mel Fish on tackling 'choice paralysis' and balancing quality with affordability
Expedia Group's Hotels.com introduced the 'Perfect Somewheres' 2024 at EXPLORE 24, a program that awards the top 1% of hotels available on the Hotels.com app, with hotels like Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo and Hotel [...]
Expedia launches AI travel assistant and creator shops in 40+ spring product slate
At EXPLORE, Expedia’s annual partner conference held in Las Vegas, the company announced the launch of 40+ new products and features across its tech ecosystem - chief of all being the introduction of Romie, an AI-powered travel assistant.
Romie is designed to assist travellers at every step of [...]
Go City’s Gauthier on cultivating strong partnerships and Asia’s great potential for growth
Sightseeing passes provider, Go City, announced a few weeks ago that it had formed a partnership with Merlin Entertainments, a prominent player in branded entertainment destinations. This collaboration significantly adds to Go City’s popular London Pass, now celebrating its 25th year of operation, [...]
