Travel Technology News

JTB Corp to acquire Northstar Travel Group

JTB Corp to acquire Northstar Travel GroupLeading B2B travel industry events, media, and information services company will continue to operate independently as a...

New Agoda Ask-Me-Anything bot gives travellers instant info on hotels and amenities.

Ask this Agoda bot anything about hotelsAgoda introduces AI bot for instant, real-time answers to hotel questions.

Travellers in APAC are excited about AI in travel planning but aren’t ready to give up full control.

Travellers want AI support, not AI controlAI tools are gaining traction in travel planning, but most travellers still prefer a human in charge.

Remote workers and adventure seekers can now have peace of mind with a dedicated insurance policy.

This insurance covers the digital nomadsNomad insurance covers everything from kidnapping to ransom.

Oliver Jay, managing director of International, OpenAI and (right) Jordan Tan, chief technology officer, Singapore Tourism Board at the MOU signing

Singapore looks to the future of tourism with AIThe Singapore Tourism Board’s agreement with OpenAI technology is a tourism first for Asia.

Event by Indonesia offers real-time event info and travel tips for cultural explorers.

Where’s the party? Indonesia’s new app tells youDiscover music, culture, food, and festivals across Indonesia with new tourism event guide.

This helps travel brands reach wider audiences by making their Instagram posts appear on Google, increasing visibility beyond the app and driving more traffic.

You can now google Instagram travel postsInstagram travel content has been made searchable on Google, opening new doors for travel brands.

CWT received a total of 1,113 responses, comprising 515 companies in 56 countries.

CWT Survey shows data security and  mobile technology dominating in 2015

TA Network says its collaboration with Guangzhou-based Joy Travel is a milestone in its mission to enhance the B2B travel ecosystem across Greater China and the region.

TA Network brings Joy to travel agentsNew partnership promises to enhance the B2B travel ecosystem across Greater China.

Tours and Transfers API connects global travel platforms directly with Singapore ground network.

Tours in Singapore just got API-poweredTravel DMC Group says its new platform links agents with Singapore’s ground community.