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Passengers will be able to tag and swiftly drop off their bags, completing the process in just 30 seconds using the self-check-in and self-bag drop system.

Swift baggage check-in at KL City Air TerminalNew check-in, bag drop facilities for KL Sentral Station will add speed and convenience for air passengers.

Traditional spending habits have returned, with shopping registering as the top expenditure through Alipay over a five-day period.

The Chinese have outdone 2019 travel spendingFamiliar travel and shopping habits via Alipay are back, while new destinations are emerging.

Singaporeans lost $1.2 million in travel scams via deceptive ads on social media, with 43 victims targeted by malicious Android apps.

Singaporeans lose $1.2m in social media travel scamsIn September, Singapore witnessed a loss of S$1.2 million due to scams enticing victims with fraudulent travel packages.

Brands are overlooking a multi-trillion-dollar Gen X market with rapidly rising earnings and savings, says Wavemaker.

Travel brands should pay attention to Generation XThose aged 45-60 have significant spending power, brand loyalty, and social media use.

Changi Airport will rely on biometric technology, including fingerprint scans and facial recognition, in replacement of passports.

Singapore Changi Airport ditches passportsTravellers passing through Changi Airport can look forward to passport-free travel from 2024.

The preferred tactic for ransom gangs is to use social engineering to gain access into the companies’ IT systems.

Humans are the weakest link in MGM cyberattackIt all began on LinkedIn: Hackers held US casino resorts to ransom after simple security breaches.

Alipay’s updates include English language options and a user-friendly translation tool to facilitate mobile payments.

Lost in translation? Alipay makes cashless China a breezeAlipay's international version gets a boost for hassle-free payments in China.

Booking's Glenn Fogel and Expedia's Peter Kern recently addressed generative AI on their respective companies' Q2 earnings calls.

CEOs of Expedia and Booking are bullish on AIOTA chiefs express cautious enthusiasm for AI’s potential but stress that it’s still early days for the technology.

The integration of Deem with the Travelport Plus platform is a "natural extension" of Travelport's strategy as the latter moved to a single platform.

Travelport incorporates Deem into travel agency platformThe corporate booking tool is now fully integrated with Travelport+.

Travel agents can utilise TripGenie to tailor travel plans to their clients' preferences and access relevant information, facilitating efficient decision-making.

Meet TripGenie, Trip.com’s AI travel assistantTripGenie can assist in tailoring travel plans to travellers' specific preferences.