Zoomers bloom. Alipay+ goes local. Robotaxi wars heat up. More.
Zoomers on the move in China
China Trading Desk’s latest 15,000-person report shows the continued growth in Chinese outbound travel volumes and that Chinese tourists are increasingly opting for more luxurious accommodations and longer trips booked later and later.
According to China Trading De [...]
AI in the air. Toyota backs air taxis. A boost for Podcasters. Switchless, pay less. More
This is your Captain AI speaking
Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines has launched a multilingual project allowing flights to Spanish, Arabic, and Russian-speaking countries to feature AI-generated announcements in the respective local language, following the English version.
The Pegasus Innovation Lab, [...]
How can Velma help? Remote worker visas for Southeast Asia. HBX launches Marketing Suite. More.
Velma’s now listening at Warwick Hotels
Global hospitality brand Warwick Hotels and Resorts has selected Velma, Paris-based Quicktext’s AI technology, to streamline guests’ interactions.
Velma, the virtual assistant for hotels globally, is based on Q-Brain+, the hybridisation of classic [...]
PKFARE flies with Starlings. QR payments big in SE Asia. Traveloka teams with TAT. More.
PKFARE flies with Starlings
PKFARE has entered Latin America in a partnership with Starlings, an integrator in the region known for its technological solutions in the travel industry.
The collaboration aims to enhance access to PKFARE's global flight inventory, comprising over 600 airlines acro [...]
Mind games in Sydney. MRT miles ahead in Singapore. Worldwide refunds. More.
IHG’s eye tracking technology
IGH Hotels and Resorts has become a major partner with SXSW - South by South West Sydney, an event which promotes itself to creative thinkers across Asia Pacific.
As part of its partnership, IHG will deliver a series of experiences “set to delight and disrupt� [...]
Airbnb lockouts in HCMC. Nomads paid in Spain. Gojek out of gas in Vietnam. More
Jewel of a deal for Trip.com
Jewel Changi Airport and Trip.com have agreed a three-year partnership to promote travel through the Changi aviation hub.
Jewel will leverage Trip.com’s extensive global network to reach a wider international audience, encouraging travel to Singapore and more vis [...]
Expedia’s WTM fireside chat. Tracking turbulence in Sydney. Tour reviews analysed. More.
WTM tracks traveller frustrations
Technology Track sessions at World Travel Market London 2024 will address solutions to common travel frustrations, in particular how the industry can streamline the search, booking and payment processes for travellers.
Organised by WTM’s new technology advisor [...]
Live-streaming Thailand. Flying Returns goes cruising. Unravelling RTW. More.
Trip.com, TAT go live in Bangkok
The Tourism Authority of Thailand and key business partners were on hand when Trip.com launched its Asia Live Streaming Centre, a marketing initiative which the company says will “revolutionise the way partners and consumers connect to boost the tourism industry� [...]
How cyber-savvy is Singapore? TEx Down Under. Fighting friction with OCTO. More.
Cyber risk awareness stalls
Singaporeans rank first in the world in terms of cybersecurity and internet privacy knowledge, according to the latest research by the cybersecurity company NordVPN.
Yet, as the cyberspace becomes scarier in the digital age, even Singapore’s cybersecurity competency [...]
Sabre adds protection. MSC Cruises’ mission with emissions. Garuda offers SmartRyde.
Sabre bonds with Protect Group
Sabre says a long-term partnership with Protect Group, a provider of trip protection and guarantee services, will provide hotel guests with increased peace of mind when booking their stays.
Hotels using SynXis Booking Engine can offer Protect Group's trip protectio [...]
