Articles tagged “travel technology”

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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 | 4 weeks 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 | 1 month 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 | 2 months ago

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

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IDEAS: United to Launch Enhanced Digital Services for Personal Wheelchair Users

United Airlines has announced that it will launch a suite of new tools and policies at the end of 2023 that have been designed to improve the travel experience for customers who use a wheelchair. Credit: United Airlines The new accessibility initiative will include a digital filter on united.com that will allow travelers to identify…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago
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Travel Technology

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

Soaring guest expectations are raising the bar in the short-term rental market, pushing the industry to deliver high-quality experiences at scale. Plum Guide's use of AI showcases how innovative technology can effectively meet these challenges.

Plum Guide + Skift | 2 months ago

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

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Skift IDEAS: San José Mineta International Airport Pilots Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicle

San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has launched a pilot scheme featuring BBGO, a fully autonomous personal mobility vehicle from Blueberry Technology. Credit: San José Mineta International Airport/Blueberry technology The BBGO has been designed to ‘supplement mobility needs for those who do not want to use a wheelchair, but who may still want support navigating…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

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IDEAS: Finland Set to Trial World First Digital Travel Document

The Finnish Border Guard will allow passengers on selected Finnair flights to and from the UK to pass through border control at Helsinki Airport using new Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) from 28 August 2023. Credit: Finnish Border Guard The pilot project forms part of a reported world first pilot program, which has been launched in…

Adam Stacey | 3 months ago

Startups

Ramp Raises $300 Million for Corporate Spend Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Corporate travel is the theme this week. Companies want to make sure business trip spending is as efficient as possible, and that's where expense management software comes in.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Ramp Raises $300 Million for Corporate Spend Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Airlines

Ryanair, Delta, Lufthansa: What Airline Execs Are Saying About AI, Biometrics, and Apps

Consumer tech is important — but so are modern internal systems. A healthy mix is key.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Ryanair, Delta, Lufthansa: What Airline Execs Are Saying About AI, Biometrics, and Apps

Travel Technology

How RateGain Plans to Boost Growth

RateGain’s got almost everyone in the industry in its pocket, with 25 of the top 30 OTAs and 23 of the top 30 hotel chains in the world as its customers. It's no surprise that revenues have been growing at a fast clip.

Amrita Ghosh | 3 months ago

How RateGain Plans to Boost Growth