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Six tech trends paving the way for transformation in aviation

By David Lavorel - SITA | December 16, 2020

Advances in technologies such as biometrics and blockchain are accelerating change in the aviation industry. Read More

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VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on the value of operating like a startup

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2020

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed his company's recovery strategy in an interview with Phocuswright analyst Carolina Sass de Haro. Read More

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WTTC proposes best practices for biometric digital identities to speed recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2020

The report provides detailed steps to create and implement biometric-enabled digital identities that could be used to secure and expedite travel around the world. Read More

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VIDEO: Travel marketing experts on pandemic behavioral shifts and opportunities

By Linda Fox | December 10, 2020

The pandemic has changed travel marketing, with brands needing to stay relevant to those that are traveling and inspire those that are not. Read More

News / Online

United launches on-demand customer service at airports

By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2020

The service is expected to be available at all United hubs by the end of the month. Read More

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Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist

By Linda Fox | December 9, 2020

A report from Lux Research tips 12 technologies to watch in 2021, with the travel industry already beginning to deploy a number of them. Read More

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Millennials most likely to rent an RV in 2021

By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2020

However, a survey conducted by STR on behalf of RVshare found there is still hesitation to book any travel far in advance. Read More

News / Startups

HiJiffy lands €1M in seed funding, plans growth of guest communication tech in core markets

By Linda Fox | November 26, 2020

The investment is led by Portugal Ventures and the company plans to use the funds to strengthen its position in core markets such as the U.K. Read More

News / Online

Klook, Traveloka, Trip.com among redemption partners for Singapore’s S$320M tourism recovery program

By Mitra Sorrells | November 25, 2020

The programs gives every Singapore citizen age 18 and above a S$100 voucher. Read More

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Multiple digital health passports now available for COVID travel verification

By Mitra Sorrells | November 25, 2020

The "CommonPass” digital health passport will expand use in December for multiple international routes. Read More

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China urges adoption of QR code travel-tracking system to fight COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | November 24, 2020

China has been using QR codes for contact tracing through Alipay and WeChat since early this year. Read More

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AirAsia introduces new COVID-clearance technology

By Mitra Sorrells | November 23, 2020

Known as Scan2Fly, the system determines passengers’ eligibility to travel before they arrive at the airport. Read More

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Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2020

Gojek, a ride-hailing, delivery and payments app, will help boost Indonesia's digital transformation following new investment. Read More

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TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020

The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S. Read More