DTP has announced the successful deployment of DTP tNexus Message Hub system and Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Quintiq fixed resource planning application, at Dubai International (DXB).
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4561
Seera Group streamlines online booking experiences with Salesforce
Riyadh-based Seera Group (formerly Al Tayyar Travel Group) has opted Salesforce to digitally transform and enhance travel booking experiences for millions of travellers.
UAE homegrown site to revolutionise corporate travel with new online tool
Musafir.com has announced a new corporate booking tool, a feature that is designed to streamline the relationship between the premium travel website and their corporate clients.
Emirates passengers on US flights to get connectivity over North Pole
UAE-based Emirates has announced that passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and Live TV broadcast, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle
Emirates passengers can now plan entertainment playlists ahead of flight
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board.
UAE online travel market skyrockets as digitisation continues
The value of UAE online travel sales in 2018 is forecast to reach $1.98 billion, driven by a growing population, an increasing number of tourists, and UAE residents’ shift towards digital services.
Emirates to cut delays at Dubai airport with new app
Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can expect fewer instances of delays associated with aircraft turnaround thanks to a new innovative application built in-house by Emirates called the Hub Monitor, WAM reported.
Data analytics, cybersecurity are key to improving aviation safety: experts
Utilising data analytics and improving cybersecurity should be among the key priorities of aviation organisations, according to experts at the 6th annual World Aviation Safety Summit.
Dubai highlights increased digitisation of global travel ecosystem
Eighty percent of hotel searches and 60 per cent of travel searches in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA region, are made using mobile phones, demonstrating the importance of a digital, social and mobile first strategy when designing booking platforms, according to a recent study.
UAE-based dnata to focus on AI-enabled travel experiences
Dnata has that it acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), a tech company that provides artificial intelligence(AI)-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies.