Travel and hospitality
Thailand has launched a new digital campaign to promote its creative tourism, which focuses on Thai culture.Full Story
The Australian government has created a tourism website tailored for Chinese travelers.
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Australia's Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare recently announced a $7.9-million fund to expand the SmartGate system at Australian international airports. Chips will be embedded in passports to use the system.Full Story
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has presented its Customer Service Excellence Program (CSEP) awards to honor employees who have shown utmost commitment to customer service.Full Story
As Myanmar went to polls last Sunday to vote in a historic election that eventually brought back to power long-time political detainee and Nobel prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, the government also launched an online visa system that in all likelihood is a sign that the country is keen on developing its tourism infrastructure.Full Story
Amadeus, a provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has launched an e-Support Centre that promises to enhance the customer service experience for travel agencies throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.Full Story
New research demonstrates a clear relationship between hotel brands’ digital IQ and shareholder value. Full Story
New consumer research confirmed China's status as Australia's fastest growing and most valuable international tourism market, worth more than A$3.8 billion in 2011.Full Story
Thailand has launched 19 smartphone applications that the government hopes would help tourists plan their visit to the country. Full Story
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced in its website that is conducting a technology experiment in the upscale shopping and entertainment Ginza district, which seeks to explore the use of ubiquitous ID technology to improve urban effectiveness.Full Story
Nespresso Business Solutions is enhancing its business to business (B2B) coffee machine after-sales service maintenance with a customized machine-to-machine (M2M) solution from Orange Business Services. Full Story
The city of Zhenjiang in China's Jiangsu province has partnered with IBM to transform the city's transportation system. Full Story
The growing mobility of people and consequent rise in international travel ushered in the need for more e-Passports, e-Visas and other infrastructure for global border control.Full Story
Hong Kong's Information Services Department has launched a free mobile app for the iPad, iPhone, Android tablets and Android phones that gives users a comprehensive view of the city.Full Story
Tourism Australia has partnered with travel content provider Lonely Planet in the newly launched "There's Nothing Like Australia" campaign targeted at the affluent international travel market.Full Story
Four Seasons Place, a luxurious serviced suite hotel, has rolled out the “Four Seasons Place” app, which gives guests access to essential lifestyle information during their visit in Hong Kong.Full Story
Tech savvy travelers are benefitting from Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi availability in most Thailand hotels, which keeps them connected via multiple wireless devices.Full Story
The need to process lots of information in real time while struggling with existing infrastructure and limited resources was a common issue faced by participants at the Enterprise Innovation Roundtable sponsored by HP Vertica.Full Story
Key Asian cultural traits that would influence Telepresence investments in the near future.Full Story
Visitors to Sri Lanka, including transit passengers, can now apply for travel authorization online, the Immigration and Emigration Department said. Full Story
