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The International Air Transport Association has introduced an updated Airline Payment Framework to help carriers transform payments from a back-office process into a strategic driver of revenue, customer experience and financial performance. Published as the Airline Payment Framework–Management Foundation, the initiative gives airline management teams a structured approach to payment strategy, governance, technology, risk, settlement […]
A five-week international journey through Italy, Germany, Singapore and China has highlighted how carefully selected technology can make business travel more connected, secure and organised. Conducted during April and May 2026, the practical assessment tested an eSIM, a virtual private network, a 5,000mAh power bank, a universal adapter and a cabin-sized suitcase during flights, hotel
Yatra has marked 20 years in India’s travel industry with a commemorative film tracing the country’s shift from ticket-counter reservations to mobile bookings, digital payments and artificial intelligence. The anniversary campaign reflects how technology has transformed the way Indian travellers search, compare, book and manage journeys. It also outlines Yatra’s priorities as the company enters
Air India has ended its introductory complimentary inflight internet offer and introduced paid Wi-Fi plans across selected domestic and international flights. Passengers using Wi-Fi-enabled services can now choose between messaging, basic browsing and streaming packages. Prices start at ₹299 for one hour of browsing, while full-flight access varies according to the selected service level. The
Australia’s commercial marine industry is moving towards cleaner vessels, advanced technology and tourism-led growth following the 2026 Australian Commercial Marine Conference in Sydney. The industry gathering attracted 143 participants, including commercial vessel operators, suppliers, engineers and maritime professionals from across Australia. Hosted aboard SeaLink’s M/V Starship Sydney at Darling Harbour, the conference examined the technologies
Travel Tech Hub Day 2026 will bring travel executives, technology developers, investors and corporate mobility specialists to São Paulo on August 24, strengthening Brazil’s position in Latin America’s rapidly expanding digital tourism economy. The third edition will take place at the Tivoli Mofarrej hotel in São Paulo. Organisers describe it as Brazil’s largest travel technology
Bhutan is modernising the journey through Paro International Airport by combining biometric immigration gates, digital visa services, broader airline distribution and planned infrastructure improvements. The strategy aims to process approved visitors more efficiently without abandoning Bhutan’s controlled, high-value tourism model. Faster immigration does not remove visa conditions, the Sustainable Development Fee or Paro Airport’s weather-related
Terminal Istanbul is preparing to welcome entrepreneurs at the former Atatürk Airport, marking a major step in Türkiye’s ambition to build one of the world’s largest technology and entrepreneurship centres. The initial 5,000-square-metre phase is expected to begin serving startups during August 2026. Once fully developed, the project will extend across more than 200,000 square
The planned TravelWits–Travelport integration could give travel agencies a more intelligent way to search, sell and manage journeys while accessing content through one of the industry’s major distribution ecosystems. TravelWits is developing an artificial intelligence-supported platform designed to simplify travel search, booking and customer engagement. Connecting that technology with Travelport could help participating agencies combine
The United States is emerging as a major global meeting ground for travel technology in 2026, with influential conferences bringing together tourism leaders, technology developers, investors, airlines, hospitality companies and destination organisations. The Phocuswright Conference and GBTA Convention anchor this expanding calendar. However, events covering destination marketing, meetings technology and tourism leadership are also contributing
Italy, Germany, Spain and other major tourism markets converged in Shanghai for ITB China 2026, presenting artificial intelligence, customised journeys, premium experiences and market intelligence as central drivers of future global travel growth. Held from May 26 to 28 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, the business-to-business travel exhibition welcomed more than
Alfred Maritime is advancing artificial intelligence-powered energy management for cruise ships, giving operators and crews access to real-time insights that can improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and strengthen vessel performance. The maritime technology company’s flagship Meyer Energy Management System, known as MEMS, combines artificial intelligence, Industrial Internet of Things technology and specialist shipbuilding knowledge. The
