Ctrip has invested in Yunji Technology, a Beijing-based company that makes robots for a variety of industries including hotels. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.  ... Read More

Genuine virtual reality that provides venues with a claim to have the highest ROI in the history of event technology.... Read More

IATA Pay, a partnership between Ipagoo and IATA, completes its first test with airlines in a live environment.... Read More

Meituan-Dianping is claiming a record of sorts this week. The company, which sells good and services Amazon-style in China alongside hotels and other travel products, says it offloaded more than two million room nights on December 31.... Read More

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader.... Read More

Through a new partnership with RoomIt, the hotel distribution arm of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, SiteMinder is giving its hotel customers direct access to a travel management company’s clients for the first time.... Read More

Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices... Read More

Introducing the industry's first content management and distribution solution for personalized media.... Read More

Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are likely to follow suit.... Read More

Lyft and Uber are intertwined in almost every way, whether they like it or not - product, financial ambition and service being just three elements of note.... Read More

It appears Americans are becoming more comfortable with facial-recognition technology, particularly if it is used to expedite travel or improve public safety.  ... Read More

A simple and cost-effective API provides the best LCC fares and virtual interlining to OTAs and traditional travel agencies.... Read More

Marriott adjusts the numbers around those affected by the data attack.... Read More

A new blockchain-based hotel booking platform launching today at CES promises to take no commission on bookings and give back about 5% of each transaction to travelers that use the site.  ... Read More

In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online penetration will increase from 50% in 2018 to 53% in 2022 – in cruise, distribution is predominantly managed offline. ... Read More