Travel technologies stories - Page 5

The Global Business Travel Association forecasts a robust 2025 for the industry, with 48% of travel buyers expecting more business trips amid ongoing challenges.

A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.

With the rise of greenhouse gases alarming international bodies, the importance of detailed carbon accounting and emissions reporting grows ever more critical.

Gallabox has secured USD $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven WhatsApp tools, aiming to transform communication for small and medium enterprises.

New Relic has secured approval for its science-based targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, joining over 7,000 firms in the climate initiative.

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

SAP Concur's 2025 travel predictions highlight the rise of digital investment and changing employee expectations as business travel volumes surge again.

Hotel bookings for Christmas have surged, with a 43% increase in Germany and British travellers among the busiest, highlighting a global travel revival.

Primer sets ambitious growth targets for 2025, aiming to enhance its presence in the EU, US, and APAC amid rising demand for unified payment solutions.

Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.

Deel has expanded its immigration support for digital nomads, offering visa assistance across nine countries to streamline global employment processes.

ExpressVPN study reveals that 41% of British tourists fear falling victim to cybercrime on holiday, with concerns especially heightened when using public Wi-Fi networks.

Juniper Research predicts a tremendous 440% increase in global travel eSIM users from 40m in 2024 to over 215m by 2028, as high international roaming costs drive demand.

The survey shows technology companies are continuing to see customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas.

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

'Visual hacking' is a growing threat to business travellers, with many displaying sensitive info in public places like cafes and transport, a 3M study reveals.