Articles tagged “travel technology”

Airlines

New Airline Rules Promise Fast Refunds and Clear Fees. But Travel Agents Say They Need the Data.

The organization representing Amadeus and Booking.com says the new rules, as written, could leading to costlier operations for their members and travelers.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

New Airline Rules Promise Fast Refunds and Clear Fees. But Travel Agents Say They Need the Data.

Online Travel

Google Adding Features to Maps and Search to Promote More Sustainable Travel

Google just a few weeks ago shared updates about AI-powered travel features in some of its products. Now it's adding more.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Google Adding Features to Maps and Search to Promote More Sustainable Travel
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Online Travel

The State of Loyalty for Travel and Lifestyle Credit Cards in 2024

Credit card loyalty programs play a unique role in shaping consumer behavior and travel spending. A new report from iSeatz explores how banks are structuring their rewards to encourage flexibility, enable choice, and unlock value for today’s consumers.

iSeatz + Skift | 3 weeks ago

The State of Loyalty for Travel and Lifestyle Credit Cards in 2024

News Blog

IDEAS: You Can Now Get Flight Updates Via Your Apple Watch at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a new app for Apple Watch users that will provide them access to the latest information about their flight from their wrists. Credit: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Credit: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol The app, which is available to download now, will provide Apple Watch wearers real-time information on the status of their…

Adam Stacey | 4 months ago
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum East Attendees Share 4 Key Travel Insights

What are the emerging trends and issues shaping the future of travel? We surveyed our Skift Global Forum East audience of more than 600 travel executives to determine what industry leaders think about top-of-mind subjects.

Accor Group + Skift | 4 months ago

Skift Global Forum East Attendees Share 4 Key Travel Insights
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Online Travel

Supercharging Digital Transformation for Travel Agencies and Professionals

For travel agencies to navigate the next evolution of business-to-business travel booking, they need a forward-thinking technology partner that knows how to balance digital innovation with human expertise — especially in an industry known for its resistance to change.

RateHawk + Skift | 5 months ago

Supercharging Digital Transformation for Travel Agencies and Professionals
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Airlines

Sabre Launches AI-Powered Airline Retailing Solution to Boost Ancillary Revenue

Ancillaries are increasingly essential to the financial health and resilience of airlines. Sabre’s new Upgrade IQ product uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory and unlock incremental revenue.

Sabre + Skift | 5 months ago

Sabre Launches AI-Powered Airline Retailing Solution to Boost Ancillary Revenue

News Blog

IDEAS: Frankfurt Airport Expands Biometric Systems for a Contactless Experience

Frankfurt Airport is set to expand its suite of biometric touchpoints to passengers of all airlines within the facility. Credit: Fraport The technology - SITA’s Smart Path biometric solution, powered by NEC - is already available for Lufthansa and Star Alliance Airlines passengers, which has seen over 12,000 passengers use the facilities at check-in, boarding…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago
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Travel Technology

How Technology Enables and Enhances the Human Touch

Cloud technology is revolutionizing customer service in travel and hospitality. By passing routine requests through flexible, efficient, automated, and intelligent systems, companies give their human agents more space to handle complex issues with a delicate personal touch.

AWS for Travel and Hospitality + Skift | 6 months ago

How Technology Enables and Enhances the Human Touch
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Travel Technology

Travel Tech Roundtable: Inside the Technology Powering Today’s AI Solutions

Technology solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) have become mission-critical for today’s travel companies. In this roundtable discussion, FLYR executives address how AI technologies are evolving and what travel executives need to know to prioritize their investments for 2024.

FLYR + Skift | 7 months ago

Travel Tech Roundtable: Inside the Technology Powering Today’s AI Solutions