Technology

Frequent flyers have a substantial interest in staying connected while on a flight and are prepared to pay more for it, according to new research that was commissioned by BBC Global News and conducted by independent research consultancy MTM.

Delta will showcase the transformation of the air travel experience at CES 2020, making history as the first airline with a keynote address and a major presence in the exhibitor showroom.

According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum, two thirds of adults across 26 countries support the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition by their government to maintain order in the country, but only under certain circumstances and subject to strict regulations.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined Globalia, a leading tourism group in Spain and Latin America, to launch the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Start-up Competition.

Mega Cellular Network Inc. launches the mobile WiFi solution We.Stream in the Philippines. We.Stream is a revolutionary mobile WiFi hotspot that offers travelers global, secure and personal WiFi, without the fear of roaming charges.

Apple yesterday announced the new iPhone 11, the successor to the company’s popular iPhone XR. Apple’s new iPhone is arriving on September 20th, priced at $699. Apple also announced its first iPhone Pro.

Spirit Airlines continues its commitment to invest in the Guest experience with an industry-leading technology to connect with its Guests via the messaging application WhatsApp.

Globalreach Technology, a leading global provider of Wi-FI technology for some of the world's largest Wi-Fi service providers, has announced the implementation of Hotspot 2.0 functionality at the Mercantile Hotel New Orleans.

The July 2019 Total Gaming Revenue Results from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement showed that total gaming revenue for the state in July was $334.4 million, up 10.7% from July 2018, with online gaming reaping the majority of revenue at $316.5 million, and sports betting totaling $3.8 million.

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.