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Travel industry works to expedite passengers

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Travel industry works to avoid another chaotic summer

By Kathryn Walson | February 21, 2023

Some say better staffing and enhanced tech, such as increased use of biometrics, could help prevent congestion and expedite passengers at airports. Read More

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Airlines plan tech investment boost to drive efficiency

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

The latest SITA report on aviation technology reveals investment priorities including cybersecurity initiatives and cloud services. Read More

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SITA partners with Zamna to digitize travel processes

By Kathryn Walson | January 26, 2023

Airlines and airports benefit from reduced processing times and less infrastructure needed to process passengers, Zamna says, while border agencies benefit from the checks happening pre-departure. Read More

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More travelers embracing mobile, touchless technologies

By Kathryn Walson | July 1, 2022

Air passengers are adopting technology more on some stages of their journey than others, according to a new report by SITA. Read More

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SITA brings its technology to vertiport locations

By Jill Menze | June 15, 2022

SITA is partnering with vertiport infrastructure owner and operator Skyports to bring its digital solutions to Skyports vertiport locations. Read More

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Miami airport enables largest use of biometric tech in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2022

Miami International Airport is rolling out SITA's biometric boarding system for international flights at all of its more than 130 gates. Read More

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WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Codes To Resilience Report, launched in partnership with Microsoft, focuses on cyber crime protection and best practices. Read More

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VIDEO: Building a digital connection between airlines and passengers

By PhocusWire | February 28, 2022

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, SITA Lab’s Gustavo Piña explains how the airport experience is changing. Read More

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SITA appoints company veteran David Lavorel as CEO

By Kevin May | February 24, 2022

Joining in 2000 as a business process manager, Lavorel was most recently CEO of SITA's airports and borders unit, a post he'd held since June 2020. Read More

News / Distribution

SiteMinder boosts hotel direct bookings via partner plug-ins

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2021

SiteMinder is adding plug-in apps from partners - such as Sojern, HiJiffy, Laasie and The Hotels Network - to its booking engine. Read More

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SITA claims automation will be the only way to tackle aviation's recovery challenge

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2021

In addition to managing health requirements, airlines and airports need automation to improve the passenger experience and increase efficiency. Read More

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VIDEO: System security in travel is a constant battle

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021

We speak to Raullen Chai, CEO of IoTex, about travel system breaches and what the industry can do to spot attacks and react to them quickly. Read More