Travel Technology News
RENAI By Renaissance: the Pilot Program for Renaissance Hotels’ New AI-powered Virtual Concierge
A first of its kind program, this unique fusion of emerging tech and human touch will support Renaissance Hotels’ Signature Navigators and is available to test now at multiple properties across the US
Sustainability, AI, and ‘Slow’ Travel Set to Be Key Travel Trends
Half of travellers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have used AI to help them plan a holiday according to the Marriott Bonvoy 2024 Future Travel Trends research
Nomadix Expands Hotel TV Casting with New Version of Google Chromecast
Solution Addresses Industry Changes from Google and Netflix without Disruption or Unnecessary Upgrades
Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network
Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation. The network’s membership already includes members from the airports, airlines and energy sectors in 11 countries including France, the USA, UK, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand.
Bristow Secures Early Delivery Positions with Deposit for Five Electra eSTOL Aircraft
Following the successful first flights of Electra.aero, Inc.‘s (Electra) eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft, Bristow Group Inc. the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, secured early delivery positions for five of Electra’s hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) production aircraft by executing a deposit agreement
New Mews Kiosk cuts check-in time by a third and generates thousands in extra hotel revenue
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has unveiled its next-generation kiosk solution for hotels. The Kiosk can be used for check-in and check-out, by guests or by staff.
Civitatis is heading towards 10 million travellers globally by close of 2023
World’s leading seller of Spanish-speaking tours & activities Civitatis has seen 115% growth since 2019, with a 31% surge from 2022 to YTD 2023.
Data Appeal and Mabrian join forces to lead the Travel Intelligence market in Europe
The Italian company, a part of the Almawave Group, has signed a contractual agreement for the procurement of the 70% of the Spanish company Mabrian Technologies, in a move that will result in the largest data intelligence company specializing in tourism in Europe.
EXPLORETECH’S PRODUCT LISTINGS GROW 95 PERCENT IN 2023
The region’s first digital marketplace for hospitality and travel technology set to embark on a new phase of growth with expected closing of seed funding round of USD 2M by end of Q1 2024
Boom Supersonic Announces New Aircraft, Engine, and Investment Milestones
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, announced multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs.
Dubai technology company EANAN leads evolution in advanced air mobility
EANAN, a UAE technology company is leading the next evolutionary step in transportation through advanced air mobility (AAM) with the launch of Dubai’s first unmanned aircraft, aiming to become the first commercially operating air mobility company in Dubai.
Riyadh Air and IBM Sign Collaboration Agreement to Establish Technology Foundation
The airline to work with IBM Consulting to create and build mission-critical technology and business capabilities to support the path to their first flight