Travel Technology News
Travel insurer battleface partners with CELITECH
Partnership offers travellers immediate access to mobile internet services through remotely accessed eSIMs, improving connectivity while travelling
Alipay+ partners with Saudi Tourism Authority
Saudi Tourism Authority and Ant Group have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to explore introducing Alipay+, a suite of unified global mobile payment and marketing solutions, to Saudi Arabia
Food waste: AI supporting Accor hotels
AS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF AWARENESS FOR FOOD LOSS AND WASTE, ACCOR, A WORLD LEADER IN HOSPITALITY WITH 5,500 HOTELS AND 10,000 FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES SERVING 200 MILLION MEALS WORLDWIDE EVERY YEAR, IS LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND A JOINT MEASUREMENT DRIVE TO GO EVEN FURTHER.
Alaska Airlines Invests in AI Company Assaia to Enhance Turnaround Efficiency and Sustainability
The 5th largest US airline, known for its award-winning passenger experience and genuine caring service, is set to play an important role in the ongoing optimization of turnaround operations by collaborating on the development of Assaia’s AI-based technology.
Will artificial intelligence make us more or less human?
Ahead of the Web in Travel Singapore event on October 2-4, titled The Human Revolution, three travel leaders have a go at responding to the show’s big debate – will artificial intelligence make us more or less human?
Globick secures $1.5 million funding round for expansion and technological advancement
Funding from existing backers plus institutional investors will drive strategic commercial expansion, and grow the technical integrations team for booking systems’ APIs
Digitrips unveils its big data-powered Hotel ‘Best Price Tracker’ to unlock savings for B2B clients
The new one-time rebooking functionality is now live for all B2B users of its MisterFly PRO and HResa platforms and is expected to generate significant extra profit for customers.
Dubai’s Address Hotels & Resorts launches a ChatGPT-powered virtual concierge
Nuha will deliver a conversation that feels natural, intuitive, and deeply personal, the hotel says
Surge in international demand spurs GITEX GLOBAL
Surge in international demand spurs GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star to take over the city of Dubai at two mega venues
HFTP Announces February Dates for Inaugural Digital Horizons 360 Symposium
The invitation-only event is February 20-21, 2024 at the Palau de Congressos de Palma in Mallorca, Spain. Co-located with the symposium is Entrepreneur 20X Europe, HFTP’s start-up pitch competition.
Humans must take leadership over machines to steer Artificial Intelligence towards common good
Ahead of the Web in Travel Singapore event on October 2-4, titled The Human Revolution, four travel leaders have reassured us that machines aren’t set to take over humans anytime soon… unless we let them.
San José Airport Introduces BBGo Autonomous Mobility Vehicle for Enhanced Passenger Experience
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) hosts the Station Managers of each airline serving the Airport for a live demonstration of the BBGo Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicle by San José-based tech start-up, Blueberry Technology.