Singapore’s new Trip Planner. Hotel workers get a voice. China Airlines’ ‘slow travel’ campaign. More.
Digital currencies take off
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.
The first digital currency to be offered is the digital Renminbi, which will be available in the China Billing a [...]
AI for SMEs. Visa approval checks. Digital replaces pens Down Under. More.
PATA primes SMEs for AI
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) - concerned that SMEs in the travel sector are in danger being left behind in the rapid take-up of artificial intelligence (AI) by business organisations - has launched a a new training programme in Sarawak, Malaysia.
PATA sa [...]
Hubby unlocks investment. Lufthansa aces airline app poll. Indigo tunes in with Spotify. More
Hubby’s success with eSim sales
Hubby – the worldwide mobile internet solution for travel sellers and travel providers to keep customers connected in-destination has, until now, been funded by friends and family to the tune of €450,000.
That’s about to change. The company is in advanced [...]
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 [...]
