By Spl Correspondent In a ground-breaking move, Amadeus sets its sights on transforming the travel experience with the acquisition of Vision-Box, a pioneering provider of biometric solutions for airports, airlines, and border control. This strategic partnership marks a significant expansion for Amadeus into the realm of biometrics, promising a seamless journey for passengers from booking […]
By Susmita Ghosh Forget the guidebooks and crowded beaches of yesteryear, travel in 2024 is all about unique experiences and a focus on well-being. Here’s what you can expect:
Record-breaking December Caps Stellar Year for Domestic Air Travel By Spl Correspondent Standing at the juncture of year-end and advent of New Year, India’s domestic air travel industry reached new heights. It’s December – the month for holiday promotions witnesses the highest number of passengers ever recorded in a single month – a whopping 13.8 […]
By Staff Reporter Delhi Airport recorded the highest-ever single-day passenger traffic of 221,000 on November 28, according to the latest data released by GMR Airports. It also witnessed the highest-ever traffic in the first eight months of a financial year at 47.8 million. It was 15 per cent higher than between April and November 2022. In […]
By Netpal Travel Bureau Sabre a leading software and technology provider and Air India and a Star Alliance member, have signed an enhanced distribution deal that builds upon their partnership announced in April 2023. Under the agreement, travel agencies in India will have access to Air India’s expansive domestic content through the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) from January 1, 2024, offering Indian travel buyers an expanded […]
By Netpal Travel Bureau In today’s digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a driving force behind innovation across various sectors. The travel industry, including hotel and tourism, is no exception. The integration of AI technologies has revolutionized the way we plan vacations, book accommodations, and experience new destinations. Let’s explore how AI is reshaping […]
By a Correspondent India’s first international cruise was flagged off from Chennai to Sri Lanka. The MV Empress, with 750 passengers on a 5-day sea cruise, will cross three ports. “With our rich heritage & culture around our coastal region, the potential of cruise tourism in India is immense,” said Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, […]
By Staff Reporter The relevance of customer experience and customer service in the travel and hospitality sector continues to be of the utmost importance In today’s world, customer experience has become a critical aspect of every business. The travel and hospitality industry is no exception and the relevance of customer service in this sector cannot […]
By News Agencies Trip.com is launching a new chatbot within its app that is built on an API from OpenAI — maker of ChatGPT. Known as TripGen, the tool offers a conversational interface similar to ChatGPT and other natural language processing chat tools. Trip.com says users can ask complex or vague questions and instantly receive tailored […]
By Netpal Travel Bureau Online travel company MakeMyTrip (MMT) has partnered with Mumbai-based Lohono Stays that specialises in the luxury vacation rental market in India. The objective, according to the company, is to further accelerate the growth of luxury home stay segment in the country, especially ahead of the festive season. “We have been steadily […]