Travel Technology News

McKinsey explores the potential of virtual travel in the metaverse, highlighting opportunities and challenges for the industry.

Can the travel industry capture the $20b opportunity in metaverse?For travel agents, virtual spaces have the potential to spark the desire to travel and give a holistic idea of a destination.

The Singapore Tourism Board and Google's ARCore have teamed up to create two new immersive AR experiences for tourists.

AR you ready for Singapore's newest tourist attraction?Travellers have a more unique way of discovering Singapore's landmarks through an immersive AR tour.

The dangers of AI chatbots worry a leader in the field of artificial intelligence.

ChatGPT: It’s scary, says a pioneer of A1As travel companies jump onboard, executive quits Google with a warning about the power of GPT-4.

Merchants are faced with stark choices, either accept wallet payment or risk losing the sales.

The future of payments: It’s in your walletAs Southeast Asia fast becomes an e-wallet-first region, how can travel merchants take advantage of this shift in consumer...

If a user asks for a hotel in New York, ChatGPT will provide Kayak's recommendations, which can be viewed on Kayak's website or app.

Expedia and Kayak launch ChatGPT plugins for seamless travel bookingChatGPT can now access information from Expedia and Kayak databases to help users with specific travel-related queries.

Ho Chi Minh City's hospitality scene is evolving rapidly, as international hotel chains and homegrown brands vie for a slice of Vietnam's tourism market.

The rise and rise of Saigon's hotel sceneGlobal chains, Vietnamese brands, and independent boutiques compete to offer unique experiences in Ho Chi Minh City's booming...

Top destinations for Chinese Alipay users comprise Macau, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, and France.

No borders for Alipay: Chinese tourist spending soars in Q1 2023Chinese tourists' outbound spending has doubled in Q1 2023, surpassing the same period in 2019, according to Alipay.

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa overlooks the island's stunning volcanic coastlines and has been designed to help guests focus on mindfulness.

Yellow meets luxury at JW Marriott's first Jeju hotelThe 197-key JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa offers stunning volcanic views and easy access to Jeju's UNESCO natural attractions.

Travellers are more at risk to cyber attacks than those who are stationary.

7 ways to reduce cybersecurity risks for travellersCrucial tips for international travellers to protect their data and finances while on the go.

Travelport launches Smartpoint Cloud on Travelport+ to provide a more efficient way for travel agents to sell and service travel.

Travelport launches Smartpoint Cloud for better travel retailingFully customisable hotel and flight search options, plus NDC offers, make it easier for agents to sell and service travel...