The latest tech news in the travel industry
Airbnb has successfully acquired GamePlanner.AI, a stealth AI company led by industry veterans Adam Cheyer and Siamak Hodjat. This strategic move aligns with Airbnb’s commitment to harnessing AI to facilitate human connections, combining the expertise of GamePlanner.AI in AI, …
IRIS, a global leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory, and concierge solutions, has been selected by Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, to implement a digital F&B ordering and guest directory platform. This move underscores the hotel’s dedication to delivering …
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino Partners with IRIS for Digital Guest Services Read More »
Air India has unveiled “Maharaja,” the world’s first artificial intelligence AI-powered virtual agent, capable of processing over 6,000 queries daily in four languages: Hindi, English, German, and French. Maharaja assists travelers by addressing inquiries related to flight status, baggage …
Air India Introduces World’s First AI-Powered Virtual Agent, “Maharaja” Read More »
Good news for passengers who also want to be reachable above the clouds. From mid-January 2024, Lufthansa will offer unlimited free messaging on board on its short- and medium-haul flights. Travellers will then be able to send and receive …
Lufthansa to Offer Free Messaging on Board on Its Short- and Medium-Haul Flights Read More »
Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, located in Ouray, Colo., is using technology to simplify operations at a time when its team needs it most. The 93-room hotel has a storied history, beginning life as a two-story residence built …
Hotel rooms are starting to feel like they were made just for you. Personalized music plays when you open the door. Lighting and air-conditioning are set to your ideal levels. A menu of the family’s favorite movies pop up …
Expanding its two-decade long partnership with leading global private airport operator Corporación América Airports S. A. (CASA), SITA is bringing innovative, frictionless check-in processes to a key CASA airport: Seymour Galápagos Ecological Airport (GPS) serving the island of Baltra …
SITA Revolutionizes the Check-In Experience at Seymour Galápagos Ecological Airport Read More »
EcoPure Waters, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Beginning this month, the hotel will integrate the cutting-edge EcoPure Blu Glass filtered water system into its operations, providing guests and staff access to purified, artisan …
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Integrates EcoPure Waters’ Innovative Systems Read More »
Frankfurt Airport, one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs, is poised to pioneer Biometric Check-In, making it the first on the continent to do so. This digitalized procedure is officially termed biometric check-in. While this technology has been available for …
In late October, Kaunas Airport initiated the installation of state-of-the-art aviation security scanners and advanced baggage handling systems. By November, all three CT scanners in the departures area will be fully operational, with testing scheduled for December. Starting in …
Kaunas Airport to Install Next-Gen Aviation Security Scanners Read More »
Travelport and Air India announced today that they have extended and expanded their multi-year distribution agreement to include New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing. The agreement further expands the collaboration between Travelport and Air India, confirming the future …
Travelport Extends and Expands Partnership with Air India Read More »
Hotelbeds has unveiled its latest venture, HBX Group, to spearhead the company’s transition into a comprehensive global travel ecosystem provider. With a focus on delivering a seamless end-to-end travel experience, HBX Group introduces new product lines designed to cater …
Hotelbeds Launches HBX Group, Revolutionizing the TravelTech Landscape Read More »
Spanish airline company Air Europa has fallen victim to a cyberattack that resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive customer credit card data. The breach, which occurred due to a security lapse within the airline’s systems, has raised concerns about …
Air Europa Hit by Hacker Attack, Customer Credit Card Data Compromised Read More »
Transavia France is partnering with Planitas, the leading data services partner, to support the airline’s ancillary revenue efforts by leveraging the value of its own data to drive optimized customer centric offers. This partnership will transform Transavia France’s price …
Transavia France Partners with Planitas to Drive Ancillary Revenue Growth Read More »
Starting from today, passengers at Munich Airport can enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They …
First Smart Baggage Trolleys Introduced at Munich Airport Read More »
