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Top of the tech pops - Blockchain, voice, bots and virtual reality finds their way
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Top of the tech pops - Blockchain, voice, bots and virtual reality finds their way
By Kevin May | December 12, 2016
Many of the digital forces that have impacted on the travel industry in recent years have come from internal changes. Consider trends such as consolidation, meta-booking, the evolution of distribut Read More
The what, why and how of blockchain in travel
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The what, why and how of blockchain in travel
By Viewpoints | December 7, 2016
Blockchain technology is in its infancy, but it’s clear that it will change many industries in radical ways. The most brilliant minds of our time are trying to understand all the implications, but it Read More
CellPoint Mobile bets on blockchain-enabled travel services
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CellPoint Mobile bets on blockchain-enabled travel services
By Marisa Garcia | October 19, 2016
Fintech firm CellPoint Mobile, which provides commerce and payment tools for airlines, has launched a Travel Innovation Hub (CTIH) to fast-track applications of blockchain technology for travel-relate Read More
Dubai and Norway to drive visitors beyond star attractions with a blockchain-based loyalty program
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Dubai and Norway to drive visitors beyond star attractions with a blockchain-based loyalty program
By Marisa Garcia | October 17, 2016
Blockchain technology is running at a gallop and creating unique opportunities for travel companies to track their customer's preferences, build more personalized and meaningful interactions, and extr Read More
Blockchain and a different view on the sharing economy
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Blockchain and a different view on the sharing economy
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2016
Here's a video from TED on blockchain which is worth watching for its explanation of the concept as well as solid examples of where it could be put to good use. It's by business strategist Don Taps Read More
Eight tech trends for the travel chief's watchlist
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Eight tech trends for the travel chief's watchlist
By Linda Fox | July 28, 2016
Pwc has done some legwork on the technology trends that should be on every chief executive's radar. The company has looked at 150 technologies and come up with the eight that it believes are most p Read More
Removing friction at the airport using mobile and blockchain
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Removing friction at the airport using mobile and blockchain
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2016
SITA Lab has begun researching how blockchain might be used to improve how passengers are identified at various points in the journey. The air industry technology specialist is working on a concept Read More
Airbnb acquires a team of blockchain techies
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Airbnb acquires a team of blockchain techies
By Sean O'Neil | April 13, 2016
Home rental giant Airbnb has acquired several top employees of ChangeCoin, a startup that created a micro-payments platform based on blockchain technology. The news was first reported by Quartz and Read More
Blockchain technology has payments promise for travel companies
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Blockchain technology has payments promise for travel companies
By Sean O'Neil | September 15, 2015
Blockchain, the computer network underpinning Bitcoin, is touted as a way to save airlines, hotel groups, agencies, and other travel companies billions by streamlining bank payments and settlements an Read More
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