Air Astana Group strengthens regulations on transport of lithium batteries
As of Thursday, 13th March, the Air Astana Group has amped up its regulations regarding the safe transport of lithium batteries and battery-powered devices in flight.
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Philippines launches travel permit system for minors travelling abroad
The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched an automated travel permit system for minors travelling abroad (MTAs).
CRRC launches tourist trains for China’s mountain routes
Chinese train manufacturer CRRC launched a new line of company launched tourist trains near Lijiang last February.
Vietnam Airlines goes with Sabre’s Network Planning and Optimisation technologies
Vietnam Airlines has opted for Sabre Corporation’s Network Planning and Optimization technology to push for its global growth.
Shiji unifies hospitality solutions as it reveals comprehensive rebrand
Global hospitality tech solutions provider Shiji announced a complete company rebrand whilst uniting its suite of products under a single all-encompassing structure.
Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost country’s appeal in China via partnership with Baidu
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology (Baidu) to strengthen Thailand’s tourism appeal among Chinese travellers.
HBX’s Andrew Boocock on the art of selling travel in an evolving industry
At the recently concluded MarketHub 2025 summit held in Macau by the HBX Group, Group vice-president for sales in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific (MEAPAC) Andrew Boocock was part of a panel that discussed trends in these evolving sectors.
HBX’s Xabier Zabala discusses applying technology in today’s travel and tourism sectors
At HBX Group’s recently concluded MarketHub 2025 industry conference in Macau, Group chief operating officer Xabier Zabala spoke to peers regarding the practical application of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and similar nascent technologies to the travel and tourism industries.
Accelya renews partnership with IATA
Aviation technology solutions provider Accelya formally renewed its long-term partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents over 340 airlines globally.
DidaTravel reveals its new brand identity as just Dida
B2B travel distribution company DidaTravel has announced the launch of a dynamic new identity, marked by its decision to simplify its brand name to just Dida.
Cebu Pacific set to change the customer service game with its generative AI service agent
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific announced a partnership that may change the game in terms of airline customer service in Southeast Asia.
Steven Hopkinson appointed as Shiji’s senior vice-president for APAC and Middle East
Hospitality tech firm Shiji International announced the appointment of Steven Hopkinson as its new senior vice-president for the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
Ovolo Hotels teams up with Nodal to revolutionise digital hospitality marketing
Award-winning lifestyle boutique hotel brand Ovolo Hotels announced a strategic alliance with digital marketing solutions provider Nodal.
Skytrans goes for Maxamation Aviator Revenue Management System
Australian regional carrier Skytrans recently opted for Maxamation, specifically its Aviator Revenue Management System.
SITA’s newest solution to revolutionise air traffic control communications
Air transport technology firm SITA presents an innovative new global messaging solution which will help redefine the way air traffic control (ATC) communications works.
Sixth annual TravMedia Summit Australia concludes with key insights for the sector
The 6th annual TravMedia Summit Australia concluded with insightful discussions, networking and industry-leading expertise.
Travelport now carries NDC content from Finnair
Travelport announced that agency customers now have access to new distribution capability (NDC) content from Finnair, Finland’s flag-carrier from today, 13th February.
HBX Group begins trading on the Spanish Stock Exchanges
B2B travel technologies firm HBX Group International plc began trading as a listed company on the Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia Stock Exchanges (Spanish Stock Exchanges) today, 13th February.
Cathay Pacific garners two design awards for its inflight entertainment system
Cathay Pacific’s inflight entertainment (IFE) system recently received nods from two of the world’s most prestigious design awards: the German Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award 2024.
Travelport expands partnership with Chase Travel Group
Booking technologies developer Travelport announced the expansion of their partnership with JPMorganChase’s Chase Travel Group on Tuesday, 11th January.
BizAway named Best European NDC Client for 2024
Italian travel management scale-up BizAway was recognised as the only Italian company to receive the prestigious Best European NDC Client 2024 award, alongside 15 other global travel agencies at FITUR in Madrid, Spain.
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Sabre leaders to offer insights at ITB Berlin 2025
Sabre Corporation’s leadership team makes their way to ITB Berlin 2025 to provide insights into the evolving travel landscape and showcase its latest innovations in hospitality and travel retailing.
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SriLankan Airlines introduces its AI-powered customer service chatbot Yaana
SriLankan Airlines recently introduced Yaana, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot to augment its customer service facilities.
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Agoda reveals five top travel habits among young Asian travellers
Digital travel platform Agoda shares the results of their most recent study, showing the top five travel habits of Asian Gen Z.
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Azerbaijan Airlines renews content distribution agreement with Travelport
Global booking technologies firm Travelport and Azerbaijani flag-carrier Azerbaijan Airlines renewed their content distribution agreement today, 5th February.
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Fliggy presents its travel insights for the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival
With the Lunar New Year celebrations in full-swing, Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy released its key insights regarding seasonal travel for this year among the Chinese.
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Singapore Airlines inks understanding with Aether Fuels for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether) on Tuesday, 4th February.
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Japanese tour bus operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko to launch double-decker sleeper bus service
Japanese bus operator Kochi Ekimae Kanko announced that it will commence the country’s first-ever double-decker sleeper bus service from 4th March.
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Singapore Airlines inks understanding with Aether Fuels for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether) on Tuesday, 4th February.
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Sabre Hospitality signs partnership with Japan’s Loco Partners
Travel technologies firm Sabre Corporation’s Sabre Hospitality recently signed a partnership with Loco Partners in Japan.
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Seamless payments via Alipay+ boost global travel for the Lunar New Year
Right on time for the Lunar New Year, Alipay+ teamed up with leading global merchants to launch exclusive campaigns for those travelling during the festive season.
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Japan Airlines takes the world’s first aircraft with large-scale riblet coating to the skies
Japan Airlines Co, Ltd, in partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and O-Well Corporation, has applied riblet-shaped coating to the majority of the fuselage of one of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
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Mobility platform Bolt reports significant growth in Thailand
Global shared mobility platform Bolt reported a significant increase of 103 percent in airport rides throughout Thailand in 2024.
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Keisei Electric Railway Company introduces facial recognition gates for airport-bound lines
Keisei Electric Railway Company introduced facial recognition ticket gates for several trains plying routes connecting major Tokyo stations and Narita Airport.
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SITA and Cathay Pacific sign agreement to boost network bandwidth
Air transport technologies provider SITA and Cathay Pacific entered a new agreement that supports substantial increases in network bandwidth at its airports, improving current capacity by up to five times while maintaining cost efficiency.
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DidaTravel presents Lunar New Year travel trends report
Global travel distribution company DidaTravel released a report on the key travel trends for the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, 22nd January.
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Tokyo Tourism Connection hosts virtual tour of Tokyo for global travel professionals
The Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a limited-time online event in February 2025 hosted through its digital business matching platform Tokyo Tourism Connection.
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ASEAN Explorer Pass by AirAsia MOVE highlighted at ASEAN Tourism Forum
AirAsia MOVE’s signature travel subscription product the ASEAN Explorer Pass was featured during the closing ceremony for the 2025 ASEAN Tourism Forum in Johor, Malaysia on Monday, 20th January.
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Sompo Insurance Thailand teams up with Collinson International for Sompo Smart Delay
Airport experience solutions provider Collinson International has partnered with Sompo Insurance Thailand (Sompo) for Sompo Smart Delay.
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Vietnam and Laos launch cross-border QR payment system
Laos and Vietnam recently launched a cross-border QR code payment system that has the potential to boost trade and tourism between the two countries.
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Hainan Airlines goes with Sabre Fare Manager and Contract Manager
Travel technologies developer Sabre Corporation signed a new long-term agreement with Hainan Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers.
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JCB and Taiwan Rakuten Card introduce the JCB Panda Card
JCB International Co Ltd officially launched the new JCB Panda Card in collaboration with Taiwan Rakuten Card today, 15th January.
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Air Astana and Stellar Entertainment champion Kazakh culture via inflight entertainment
Air Astana recently joined forces with Stellar Entertainment to enhance the inflight entertainment experience (IFE) for passengers of Kazakhstan’s flag carrier.
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Fliggy releases 2024 Buy Now, Plan Later insights report
Online travel services platform Fliggy released its 2024 Buy Now Plan Later Travel Insight today, 10th January.
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AirAsia MOVE teams up with Antom
Southeast Asian travel booking app and online travel platform AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) formally signed an agreement with Ant International’s Antom on Tuesday, 7th January.
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Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 opens 31st January
Pakistan Travel Mart 2025 is slated to open on 31st January and will run till 2nd February at the Expo Centre in Karachi.
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Laos and China to introduce QR code system connecting their payment networks
Laos’ Lao National Payment Network Company Limited (LAPNet) and China’s UnionPay International (UPI) formally signed an agreement to introduce a QR code-based system connecting the two countries’ payment networks.
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Thai e-Visa system goes online on 1st January
Beginning Wednesday, 1st January 2025, global travellers may apply for a Thai electronic visa (e-Visa) through the official website.
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Chulalongkorn University introduces Halal Route app for Muslim travellers to Thailand
Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Centre of Thailand recently launched a new travel app called Halal Route.
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JCB Cards may now be used to pay UK ETA application fees
Japan’s JCB International Co Ltd announced that JCB Cards may now be accepted for paying the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) application fee for JCB Cardmembers travelling to the United Kingdom (UK).
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Ride-hailing platform TADA beta launches in Hong Kong
Singapore-headquartered zero commission ride platform TADA announced the beta launch of its ride services in Hong Kong today, 12th December.
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SITA collaborates with Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport
Air transport tech firm SITA recently announced a strategic collaboration with Romania’s Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport through a Letter of Intent (LOI).
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Travelport strengthens alliance with Eurasia Travel Network
Booking solutions developer Travelport and Eurasia Travel Network (ETN) announced the expansion of their long-term agreement today, 10th December.
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Oceania Cruises announces completion of fleet-wide Starlink installation
Oceania Cruises recently announced that the installation of the world’s first and largest satellite constellation, Starlink, has been completed on all ships.
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Avantio appoints Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America
Short-term rental property management software developer Avantio announced the appointment of Shaun McCorry as its strategic sales leader in North America.
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Thai Airways chooses Sabre to drive revenue opportunities
Sabre Corporation announced an expansion of its longstanding relationship with Thai Airways.
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Vietnamese traveltech firm Tubudd introduces Health Buddy
Vietnamese traveltech platform Tubudd recently launched Health Buddy, Vietnam’s first-ever medical service app which connects visiting foreigners with local healthcare facilities.
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ANA supports development of a safer way to store electronics in flight
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and two other Japanese companies jointly developed a fire-resistant bag that can be used to safely store personal electronic devices during flights.
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KKday raises US$70 million for global expansion
Innovative online travel platform KKday announced that it has raised about $70 million in funding, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.
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Qantas and Sabre extend long-term distribution agreement
Sabre Corporation recently extended its long-term distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline.
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Transformative Experience of AI in Business Travel
Ben Wedlock, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Asia Pacific, BCD Travel talks to TDM about the transformative power of Artificial intelligence in business travel. Wedlock highlights how AI greatly contributes to an organisation’s cost optimisation through predictive analytics, streamlines expense reporting, enhances traveller safety through risk management tools, and offers round-the-clock customer support.
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ATIA upholds commitment to safeguard members’ data
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding the sensitive financial data of its members in light of ongoing preparations for the FY24 accreditation-renewal period.
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Japan Airlines and NEC Corporation hold trial for new baggage counting solution
Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) and the NEC Corporation (NEC) recently conducted a joint trial of the upcoming NEC Baggage Counting Solution.
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Maxamation’s Aviator system boosts fastjet’s revenues
Africa’s leading low-cost airline fastjet is currently reaping the benefits of using Maxamation’s Aviator revenue management systems.
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Amadeus gives Lazada and Fliggy a boost for Singles’ Day
Collaboration between Amadeus, Fliggy, and Lazada has enabled the online travel agency and retail platform to ramp up their air travel offerings for the critical 11th November shopping event known as the Double 11 Festival or Singles’ Day.
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Windstar Cruises introduces new online booking engine
Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website.
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Traveloka’s Caesar Indra shares insights regarding fraud prevention in travel
Traveloka president Caesar Indra shared his thoughts regarding the need for fraud prevention in the global travel sector in a recent op-ed piece he shared online.
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WiT experts: Uneven recovery seen in Asia Pacific travel markets
Experts pointed out the uneven recovery of the Asia Pacific travel market post-pandemic at the recently concluded Web in Travel conference in Singapore.
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Amadeus expands partnership with Cathay Pacific
Travel technology provider Amadeus recently expanded its partnership with Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific in order to provide cutting-edge technologies.
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HID acquires IXLA
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports.
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Taipei Taoyuan Airport goes with SITA technologies for passenger processing
The Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) recently partnered with travel tech solutions firm SITA to revolutionise its passenger processing solutions.
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Cygnett announces partnership with Luxury Escapes
Australian tech accessory brand Cygnett entered a new partnership with travel firm Luxury Escapes to keep travellers powered and connected on their next escape.
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Singapore Tourism Board signs understanding with Skyscanner
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and global travel app Skyscanner signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a preferred travel destination.
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Bhutan Airlines partners with payment orchestration platform FinMont
Bhutan Airlines recently entered a new partnership with FinMont, a global payment orchestration platform, to streamline its payment system.
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RocketRez revolutionises guest communication for tours and attractions with Relay
Canadian tours and attractions platform developer RocketRez is slated to launch a new communication automation platform on Tuesday, 12th November.
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Sarawak Tourism Board presents Gateway to Borneo programme at WTM 2024
The Sarawak Tourism Board introduced its transformative Gateway to Borneo campaign at this year’s World Travel Market in London, England.
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EVA Air launches 24/7 customer service line
Taiwanese independent airline EVA Air officially launched its 24/7 customer service, offering around-the-clock support exclusively in English and Chinese.
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SITA announces participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2024
Aviation sector IT provider SITA announced its participation at the upcoming FTE APEX Asia Expo slated for the 19th and 20th of this month.
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ANA Future Frontier Fund to invest in Sakana AI
ANA Future Frontier Fund LP, the corporate venture capital fund of ANA Holdings Inc, announced its investment in Tokyo-based artificial
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SITA digital travel solutions revolutionise passenger experience at Singapore Cruise Centre
SITA is set to revolutionise the ferry passenger experience in Singapore with its digital travel solutions.
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Pacific Tourism Organisation to develop digital platform to drive sustainable tourism
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is currently working with Trove Tourism Development Advisors to develop the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Platform (DMBP) which contains sustainable and digital marketing indicators.
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HBX Group announces new appointments in global sales and MEAPAC teams
HBX Group announced the promotion of three senior executives to new strategic roles within its sales and sourcing teams.
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Javier Orejas discusses IATA Pay
Travel Daily Media caught up with IATA’s head of global banking Javier Orejas who gave us a closer look at IATA Pay and how it works.
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Juniper Group acquires Traveltek
Travel technologies developer Traveltek announced that it has been acquired by the Juniper Group.
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IATA announces that a fully digital travel experience is now closer to reality
IATA and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience.
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How IATA Easy Pay helps agents with their work
IATA Easy Pay is a fast and secure service that today’s travel agents need to make their work easier and their transactions safer.
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Singapore’s Trust Bank and Income Insurance Limited team up for TravelShiok
Singapore’s Trust Bank teamed up with Income Insurance Ltd for TravelShiok, a new travel insurance product exclusively for the bank’s customers.
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IATA to offer digital currencies in financial settlement systems
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.
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Bakuun Holdings announces new appointment for Samyra Krooswijk
Bakuun Holdings announced the appointment of Samyra Krooswijk as its new vice-president of sales for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
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EU experts: the future of tourism is written in artificial intelligence
Speakers at this year’s Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) recently discussed the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the tourism sector and European regulations related to its use.
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Appier empowers Vietourist with AI-driven solutions
Appier announced that its technical partnership with Vietnamese tourism company Vietourist has been successful.
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Klook expands partnership with Google Cloud
Asian online travel platform Klook and Google Cloud today announced an expanded AI partnership that will equip the former’s entire organisation with a shared AI infrastructure layer to tackle travellers’ and merchants’ most pressing needs.
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TravelAI declares end of its “proof of concept” phase
Travel technology firm TravelAI.com announced that its applied use of AI is already delivering returns for 2024.
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SUNRATE presents white paper on cross-border B2B travel payments at Travel Tech Asia
SUNRATE announced the release of a new white paper titled Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border B2B Travel Payments: Practical Insights for Travel Intermediaries
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Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite officially takes off
Cathay Pacific continues to raise the standards for customer experience as it recently unveiled its all-new Business class, Aria Suite.
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Information breach exposes hotel guests’ data in Taiwan
Blockchain technology solutions company OwlTing inadvertently exposed 765,000 users’ sensitive data in Taiwan by leaving open access to its AWS storage (S3).
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Asia-Pacific travel leaders troop to Singapore for the Web in Travel conference
Over 500 global travel leaders convened in Singapore on Monday, 14th October, for the annual Web in Travel (WiT) conference.
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Indonesia’s tiket.com extends its long-running partnership with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with pioneering Indonesian online travel agent tiket.com.
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Grupo Vidanta expands partnership with cruisePAL
Booking solutions developer cruisePAL announced that Mexican hospitality firm Grupo Vidanta recently expanded their partnership.
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Expedia report shows how tourism sector can meet needs of Asia’s mass-affluent travellers
Expedia Group recently presented the results of a study highlighting the travel preferences of the growing Asian middle class,
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Alipay reports surge in tourism transactions throughout Golden Week
Chinese mobile payment service Alipay reported a surge in outbound and inbound tourism transactions during the country’s weeklong celebration of its National Day.
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SJM Resorts presents the best of Macau for business travellers in Seoul
SJM Resorts, SA (SJM) showed off the best that Macau can offer business travellers at this year’s Trip.Biz Business Travel Summit on 30th September.
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Mulia Hotels presents its enhanced guest-friendly website
Mulia Hotels announced the launch of its newly redesigned website which offers an enhanced and user-friendly experience for guests seeking extraordinary stays at The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali, and Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta.
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Travel eSIM provider Truely completes latest financing round
Truely announced that it just completed a US$3.5 million round of financing led by 1982 Ventures with participation from Beenext, and Kopital Ventures.
Virgin Voyages and Ideagen team up for medical management agreement
Virgin Voyages and compliance software company Ideagen announced that they have entered a groundbreaking medical management agreement.
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises brings Starlink WiFi to its fleet
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced that it has completed the installation of Starlink satellite internet on all six vessels in its fleet.
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Amadeus boosts the in-facility experience at Brisbane Airport
Brisbane Airport selected Amadeus technology to deliver an exceptional passenger experience at both its domestic and international terminals.
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Royal Brunei Airlines boosts pricing capabilities with Airnguru
Royal Brunei Airlines and airline automation solutions developer Airnguru formally signed a multi-year agreement on 18th September in Santiago, Chile.
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Malaysia Airlines goes with Sabre PRISM to power corporate segment
Malaysia Airlines announced that it has chosen Sabre Corporation’s PRISM to power and optimize its corporate segment.
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Cathay Pacific now offers onboard WIFI for first and business class passengers
Cathay Pacific customers travelling via first or business class may now enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi service on their flight.
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Virgin Australia enhances technical partnership with Amadeus
Virgin Australia announced that it recently expanded its distribution agreement with aviation IT solutions provider Amadeus following renewal.
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China Eastern Airlines launches Eastern E-Services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
China Eastern Airlines recently launched a new series of travel facilitation services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Tahiti’s Air Moana chooses Maxamation’s Aviator revenue management solution
Tahiti’s newest airline Air Moana announced that it has chosen Maxamation revenue management solution Aviator to boost its revenues per flight.
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Kusch+Co Airport products enhance relaxation for travellers
Kusch+Co’s mission, is to enhance the human experience in travel settings, ensuring passengers start their journeys in the most comfortable and safe manner.