The latest tech news in the travel industry
Starting from April, passengers at Tallinn Airport will no longer be required to remove liquids and laptops from their hand luggage during security checks, thanks to the implementation of new scanners. The process of replacing security equipment is currently […]
Scientists from the Barcelona Institute of Materials Science in Spain have developed a groundbreaking, environmentally friendly method for producing artificial snow. This innovation is expected to save up to 30% of the energy required to create snow. Currently, around
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Vienna’s Belvedere Museum has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative, partnering with digital collectibles advisor Nimi to make its art collection accessible to a broader audience through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In a historic move for the cultural institution, they are
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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