Articles tagged “digital transformation”

Airlines

A New Airport Experience Awaits Travelers in Thailand: Here’s What to Expect

As Thailand embarks on this transformation, it would be interesting to watch how it navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with becoming an aviation powerhouse.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

A New Airport Experience Awaits Travelers in Thailand: Here’s What to Expect

Airlines

No More Airport Lines: How DigiYatra Is Transforming India’s Travel Experience

Anyone who's braved the long lines outside Indian airports knows the pain of endless document checks. DigiYatra changes all that. Now if only this was possible for international travel.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

No More Airport Lines: How DigiYatra Is Transforming India’s Travel Experience

Tourism

Breaking Down Borders: Relaxed Visa Rules Are Opening Up the World

Looser visa restrictions are greasing the wheels of global tourism, but the real question is whether these policies can sustain long-term growth or just offer a fleeting boost to countries eager for quick wins.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Bulbul Dhawan, Skift | 2 months ago

Breaking Down Borders: Relaxed Visa Rules Are Opening Up the World

Tourism

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist

South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

South Africa’s New Visa Push for Indian and Chinese Tourists Has a Tour Operator Twist
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Online Travel

Supercharging Digital Transformation for Travel Agencies and Professionals

For travel agencies to navigate the next evolution of business-to-business travel booking, they need a forward-thinking technology partner that knows how to balance digital innovation with human expertise — especially in an industry known for its resistance to change.

RateHawk + Skift | 11 months ago

Supercharging Digital Transformation for Travel Agencies and Professionals
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Airlines

Q&A: Accelerating Digital Transformation to Optimize Airline Revenue

The opportunity for airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to capitalize on air travel demand has never been greater — but in an age of increasing uncertainty, creating a business strategy centered around technical agility is key.

Hitit + Skift | 1 year ago

Q&A: Accelerating Digital Transformation to Optimize Airline Revenue
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Travel Technology

Skift Webinar: How Will Technology Shape the Next 5 Years of Travel and Hospitality?

In a recent webinar, Amazon Web Services (AWS) joined Skift to explore how cloud technology can unlock foundational innovation for travel and hospitality companies across their organizations.

AWS for Travel and Hospitality + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Webinar: How Will Technology Shape the Next 5 Years of Travel and Hospitality?
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Airlines

Skift Webinar: How AI Can Improve the Airline Customer Experience

In a recent webinar, FLYR Labs and Avianca joined Skift to discuss how airline business models are evolving to keep pace with traveler expectations. With pressure to adapt to today’s real-world challenges, AI is enabling a step change in airline commercial performance and customer experience.

FLYR + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Webinar: How AI Can Improve the Airline Customer Experience

News Blog

IDEAS: Marina Bay Sands Introduces SmartHotel Features in Mobile App

Marina Bay Sands Hotel has launched a series of new Smart Hotel features within its mobile app. Singapore's largest hotel, which boasts over 2,200 rooms and suites, is to offer its guests a raft of new services through the app, including the opportunity to bypass the conventional check-in process at the front desk and complete…

Adam Stacey | 2 years ago
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Airlines

Skift Aviation Forum Video: What’s Next for Aviation and Digital Transformation in 2023

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2022, we hear from Massimo Morin, global head of travel, Amazon Web Services, and Jason Birnbaum, chief information officer, United Airlines, about how aviation companies are emphasizing digital solutions to become more agile and pivot their businesses to be more efficient and innovative.

AWS for Travel and Hospitality + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: What’s Next for Aviation and Digital Transformation in 2023