Technology

According to a new study, upwards of 10.6 million Brits are said to be shunning more traditional guidebooks and holiday brochures and turning instead to social media for inspiration and making bookings regarding their travel plans.

Since we live in a digital age it’s practically impossible to avoid being online. People have been using the Internet in offices and to communicate globally for some time now. However, two of the biggest drives of the human brain are rewards and relaxation which is why they seek them online.

As part of a pilot cooperation project, Deutsche Hospitality Customer Service can also be reached via WhatsApp Business with immediate effect. This innovative concept is the result of Deutsche Hospitality’s collaboration with Facebook and its marketing partner Facelift.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) commended Representatives Peter Welch (D-VT), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) for introducing the Stop Online Booking Scams Act. This bill is aimed at shielding millions of travelers by putting an end to harmful marketing practices by third-party hotel booking sites.

Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, and NEC Corporation, global leader in IT, network and biometric technologies, today signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer programme customers of Star Alliance member airlines.

Aeroplate, a new App and website created by Australian collab C3 and Studio Two is encouraging flyers to sound off on what kind of foods they like, and don't like. This new platform caters to passengers reviewing food in the lounge and inflight for over 100 airlines worldwide.

W London – Leicester Square announced a multi-million Pound renovation of all 192 guest rooms and suites. As part of the W brand’s mission to fuel its guests’ lust for life, the hotel’s daring renovation shatters the traditional concept of luxury, through its provocative new look paired with innovative in-room technology to give guests full control of their stay.

Mid and back office travel technology provider, Procon Solution announced their partnership with Conferma Pay, a global leader in virtual payments technology. The partnership will provide Procon and Conferma Pay Travel Management Company (TMC) clients with a fully automated virtual payment solution to streamline invoicing processes to remove manual intervention and provide significant productivity gains in the administrative processes. 

A new poll shows frequent flyers are embracing the use of facial recognition technology to improve security and reduce time spent waiting in lines. Conducted online between May 6 and June 14, 2019, the survey polled 1,955 frequent flyers and has a margin of error of 2.2 points with a 95 percent confidence level.

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years will be joining Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that brings together leaders from the best startups and the world’s largest corporations.