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Singapore Airlines announces blockchain-based loyalty programme
The Singapore Airlines Group recently announced bringing blockchain into its loyalty scheme. The airline’s KrisFlyer frequent-flyer programme is to launch a world-first blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet. The KrisFlyer is…
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The tourism logos that backfired
Just last month, the Malaysian Tourism Board faced immense ridicule after unveiling a logo featuring a grinning orangutan and a turtle in sunglasses. The new logo, with its tagline ‘Travel.…
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The Digital Travel APAC 2018 will help industry take digital strategies to the next level
When it comes to the travel industry, everyone understands the importance of knowing the customer. In today’s increasingly digitized landscape, optimizing customer engagement has never been more complicated. While in…
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Sabre launches pilot programme of AI-powered chatbot
Sabre Corporation launched a pilot programme of an AI-powered chatbot that leverages Microsoft’s Bot Framework and Microsoft Cognitive Services, a set of tools that organisations can use to add intelligent…
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The Outlook Responsible Tourism Summit is back with its third edition
The third edition of the Outlook Responsible Tourism Summit 2018 is all set to be held on February 10 at ITC Maurya in New Delhi. The platform aims to bring…
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Cruise tourism in India sees clear sailing ahead
The cruise industry is perhaps one of the biggest drivers of growth in the the travel and tourism industry, globally. While the sector has been flourishing immensely outside of India,…
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The future of security in travel – new report highlights importance of ‘digital identity’
The global travel and tourism industry is approaching some of the biggest roadblocks it is likely to encounter. While cross-border movement of travellers has been constantly enabling international trade, economic…
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Six travel apps and why you should have them on your phone this year
Since the time smartphones burst onto the market, developers have come up with an innumerable range of apps designed to make lives easier. Travel apps are no less ingenious, but…
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Application for the ITB China Startup Award 2018 starts at 1 March
Application period from 1 March until 10 April – aspiring startups are invited to apply, in order to present their forward-looking ideas and solutions – award ceremony to take place…
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How okay is it for travel influencers to ask for freebies?
Last week, a Dublin-based hotel banned bloggers and other influencers after a 22-year-old influencer broke down in tears when she was refused free accommodation. UK-based social-media influencer Elle Darby emailed…
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Sri Lanka Tourism plans to spend US$700K for digital marketing campaign in India in 2018
With an aim to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for Indians, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the national tourism board of the island country, will embark on a…
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Hotel technologies that will transform the guest experience in 2018
It is safe to say that the success of a hotel and the technology it employs go hand-in-hand, and hence technology becomes vital to differentiate themselves from competitors and engage…
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