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‘Real-time’ the key for new age travel gadgets? From translation to object detectionThe Mobile World Congress in Barcelona provided the venue for the unveiling of some much-awaited gadgets. For travellers, the...

The solution is beneficial for both the traveller and the industry as a whole.

Video with clickable calls to action, live booking details? Now that’s newTwo-thirds of travellers watch videos when they’re planning a holiday, and they tend to visit more than 38 websites while...

Sabre has been appointed as Flight Centre Travel Group’s global technology partner covering Australia and New Zealand, in addition to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Sabre extends relationship with Flight Centre Travel GroupSabre has deepened its working relationship with Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) to include Australia and New Zealand,...

Dubai’s latest “disruptive” strategy is blockchain for travel.

Dubai unveils blockchain marketplace for tourism industryDubai has announced the creation of a virtual Business-to-Business (B2B) marketplace for travellers as an additional...

How travel brands like Tourism New Zealand, Royal Caribbean are using WeChat to reach Chinese consumers

How travel brands like Tourism New Zealand, Royal Caribbean are using WeChat to reach Chinese consumersWith more than 963 million active users each month, WeChat is the leading social media app in China.

In-flight tracking apps like Flyover Country and Inflighto are giving travellers more location-based information as they pass over cities.

I want that app: Window seat gazingWith in-flight Wi-Fi becoming a common, if not an already expected feature of in-flight travel, in-flight tracking apps are...

Screenshot of the Red Workspace. Agents can toggle between the traditional workspace and the new consumer-grade user interface.

Sabre says rollout imminent for Red Workspace desktopSabre is ready for the global rollout of its Red Workspace agent desktop after an extensive testing phase since its...

TrustYou puts review data into one platform, invests in new tech to boost hotels' ROI

TrustYou puts review data into one platform, invests in new tech to boost hotels' ROIFollowing its acquisition in June last year by Recruit Holdings Co Ltd, TrustYou, which collects and analyses reviews every...

Kansai Airport Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy Goldstrich, presenting KATE to the Japanese media.

KATE goes to KansaiSITA has launched the trial of its intelligent check-in kiosk, KATE, at Kansai International Airport.

Chinese visitors can now claim tax refunds seamlessly through Alipay in Singapore

Chinese visitors can now claim tax refunds seamlessly through Alipay in SingaporeSingapore is the first country in Southeast Asia to offer the Alipay tax refund scheme, which allows Chinese visitors to...