Tag: AI
AI and Biometrics Reshape Global Travel as Visa Rules Deter Passengers
Artificial intelligence and biometric identification are changing how people plan and experience air travel, but complicated immigration procedures are continuing to discourage passengers from...
SITA Expands AI-Powered Airline Disruption Management with Big Blue Analytics Acquisition
Global aviation technology provider SITA has acquired Big Blue Analytics, the developer of OCC Assistant Manager (OCCam), an AI-enabled disruption optimization platform designed to...
ValueJet Unveils VIKI, Africa’s First Airline AI Concierge for Passengers
ValueJet has taken a major step in digital aviation innovation with the launch of VIKI, an artificial intelligence–powered concierge designed to simplify and personalise...
Marriott: AI, Luxury Travel to Drive South Africans’ 2026 Holidays
Nearly seven in ten South African travellers (69%) plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 49% who...
Sama: World’s First Digital Cabin Crew Debuts with Qatar Airways
Meet Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital human cabin crew, now soaring onto Instagram as Qatar Airways’ innovative ambassador. Through her account, @SamaOnTheMove, Sama...
South African Travellers to Take More Holidays in 2025
The travel market is set to grow in 2025, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2025 Ticket to Travel research. The study, conducted amongst 21,374 adults...
Emirates and Museum of the Future to Host First-Ever Aviation Future...
Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai.
UAE ministers, senior...
Qatar Airways Creates World’s First Airline Commercial Where “You” Can Be...
Qatar Airways has unveiled a new global ‘AI Adventure’ film which utilises state-of-the-art technology to reinforce its commitment to developing incomparable, immersive experiences for...