Digital Transformation

Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways – Embracing digital
Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways - Embracing digital This short interview with Chai Eamsiri, explores THAI Airways' evolving relationship with digitisation. In line with their rehabilitation plan, the airline has shifted their approach, positioning...

Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – Generative AI, data science, and tech trends
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech trends In this insightful interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, the conversation explores...

ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...

Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). “The world’s first transatlantic DTC pilot.”
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). "The world's first transatlantic DTC pilot." Last week, it was announced a Dutch consortium chose IDEMIA, an identity technology company, as the tech provider for the "world's first transatlantic...

Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the Asia Pacific region. In this five-minute interview, Sumesh highlights the ways...

Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express – The benefits of digitisation
Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express - The benefits of digitisation In this five-minute interview, Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express pointed towards digitisation as a priority for the airline. Throughout the conversation, Mandy outlined the ways a strong...

Amadeus and Microsoft’s report ‘Delivering Traveller Value’ restates the potential of data
Amadeus and Microsoft's report 'Delivering Traveller Value' restates the potential of data Last week, Amadeus and Microsoft published a co-authored a whitepaper exploring 'how new technologies will make the experience of travel better.' The report broadly...

The super-app experience of Southeast Asia
The super-app experience of Southeast Asia The Travel in Motion and Oystin teams attended Aviation Festival Asia this week. We had the opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues in warmer climates, and the opportunity to taste some fantastic local dishes...

The future era of technology-driven smart airports
The future era of technology-driven smart airports To keep pace with the ever-increasing needs and demands, airports worldwide are constantly evolving. With air travel on the rise again, airports are not just expected to facilitate passengers and cargo...

Letsfly Co-founder – 3 Key Elements For Airlines & Retailers To Improve Distribution Strategies
Letsfly Co-founder – 3 Key Elements For Airlines & Retailers To Improve Distribution Strategies The travel & airline industry always undergoes a rapidly changing commercial landscape. Understanding how to navigate it is a key component of success. One...

The flight to stability: learning from the financial markets to inspire robust technology in the airline industry
The flight to stability: learning from the financial markets to inspire robust technology in the airline industry The financial markets have seen remarkable growth and success in recent years, driven largely by the adoption of advanced technology infrastructure...

What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Aurore Duhamel
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Aurore Duhamel Aurore Duhamel works on digital innovation in a large airline and is a Community Manager of French Tech Blockchain (FT Blockchain). As a digital business leader with extensive experience in crypto...

Lufthansa becomes the latest in a string of tech-based failures causing travel chaos
Lufthansa becomes the latest in a string of tech-based failures causing travel chaos Lufthansa has cancelled over 1,200 flights scheduled for today as airport workers execute planned strikes across seven German airports including Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg....

The latest interactive, AI-powered retail experience at Changi Airport
The latest interactive, AI-powered retail experience at Changi Airport A partnership between Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and Lotte Duty Free has produced a unique, AI powered, experience redefining retail in an airport setting. This “first of its kind”...

What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia: Henry Harteveldt
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Henry Harteveldt Henry Harteveldt is one of the world’s best-known travel industry analysts and President of Atmosphere Research Group, a company providing market research and analysis to the global travel industry....

What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Mike Arnot
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Mike Arnot As highlighted by Mike Arnot in this discussion, many players in the APAC region are at the cutting edge of digital marketing and communication with their customers. Considering this, insight from these...

Capital A’s new chatbot
Capital A’s new chatbot Capital A have announced they are replacing their AirAsia Virtual Allstar (AVA) with ‘Ask Bo,’ a new chatbot with enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities (ML). CEO Capital A, Tony Fernandes said: “We thank...

Technology, retail, and distribution. An interview with Richard Engelmann, Regional Vice President, Asia, Oceania, and India at Japan Airlines
Technology, retail, and distribution. An interview with Richard Engelmann, Regional Vice President, Asia, Oceania, and India at Japan Airlines Before Aviation Festival Asia, Richard Engelmann, Regional Vice President, Asia, Oceania, and India at Japan Airlines...

Saudia’s digital system linking flight tickets to transit visas
Saudia’s digital system linking flight tickets to transit visas Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, Saudia has plans to launch a ‘Your Ticket Your Visa’ digital integration system. The service allows passengers to stay in the country for up to four days with...

An ambitious future for Jeddah Airport. Interview with Mr Ayman Aboabah – CEO Jeddah Airports Company
An ambitious future for Jeddah Airport. Interview with Mr Ayman Aboabah, CEO Jeddah Airports Company Mr Ayman Aboabah, CEO Jeddah Airports Company provided insight into the rich passenger experience at King Abdulaziz International airport (Jeddah Airport). With...