Travel Industry Technology News

OpenTravel Alliance Publishes Ground Transportation 2.0 Standard to Enable Connectivity for Seamless End to End Consumer Experiences
June, 22 2017
The 2.0 model is an open source messaging standard that bridges the distribution gap and creates more opportunities for bookings. It automatically generates both XML and JSON messaging, which provides the ability to implement both robust applications and lightweight messaging for mobile capability. The 2.0 standard was built to propel the 1.0 technology to the next level and continue to meet user needs. continue reading →

Delta Plans First Biometric-Based Self-Service Bag Drop in U.S.
May, 15 2017
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is introducing four self-service bag drop machines at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this summer, a $600,000 investment that allows customers to quickly, securely and easily check their own bags. One machine will be equipped to test facial recognition technology to match customers with their passport photos through identification verification, a first for U.S. carriers. continue reading →

Carnival Corporation's Princess Cruises to Add Guest Experience Platform to Two More Cruise Ships
March, 23 2017
Carnival Corporation's proprietary xIoT network, which is enabled by the Ocean Medallion™, will be installed on the Caribbean Princess during an extensive two-week dry dock in Freeport, Bahamas, March 26-April 6, followed by a dry dock of sister ship Regal Princess April 14-30 in Hamburg, Germany. continue reading →