Articles tagged “smart airports”

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IDEAS: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Launches Amazon-Powered Store

A new store powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology has opened at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.  The Market on Las Olas, which is located post-security in Terminal 3, is the first location in a Florida airport to feature Amazon's checkout-free shopping platform.  Credit: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport The Just Walk Out technology is made…

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Trip.com Group to Power Digital Journey of Cambodia’s New Airport

Online travel company Trip.com Group has joined hands with flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air to position the new Angkor International Airport as a smart airport in the region. As part of the agreement, Trip.com Group will contribute to enhancing the digital services of the new airport scheduled to commence operations in October 2023. The partnership…

Airlines

Prague Revamps Airport to Be Friendlier to Remote Workers Flying for Team Meetings

Prague's airport has debuted new perks and processes to boost its appeal as a transfer and stopover hub. The Czech capital hopes to attract more off-site gatherings and business retreats.

Prague Revamps Airport to Be Friendlier to Remote Workers Flying for Team Meetings

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Japan’s ANA Steadily Embraces Smart Airport Tech to Be a Global Model

The pandemic hasn't stopped All Nippon Airways (ANA) from pursuing some of its planned investments in smart airport technology. The airline's embrace of automation dovetails with one of Skift's Megatrend forecasts for the years through 2025.

Japan’s ANA Steadily Embraces Smart Airport Tech to Be a Global Model

Tourism

Alternatives to Oyo Surface for Independent Budget Hotels in Asia

If Oyo isn’t the answer for budget hotels, then what is? New players such as Zuzu Hospitality Solutions are entering the Asian market, believing they are it. Whether or not that's the case, what's clear is that Asia’s small independent hotels can do with more choices for tech solutions.

Alternatives to Oyo Surface for Independent Budget Hotels in Asia

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The Rise of Smart Airports: A Skift Deep Dive

After years of being stuck in the past, new "smart" airports are embracing technology and data to improve the experience for both passengers and vendors. But progress is still slow, widening the gap between cutting-edge and archaic facilities. What's needed? More vision, less bureaucracy.

The Rise of Smart Airports: A Skift Deep Dive