Newsletter - 12th July 2018

Daily News Updates / 12th July 2018

International
Facial recognition check-in technology pilot at two Marriott International properties in China will begin from July 2018 The traditional hotel check-in process takes at least 3 minutes and even more during peak times with most of it spent on queuing. With the adoption of facial recognition technology... READ MORE

International
Renew your vows at the astonishing overwater wedding chapel @ Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives Walk down the glass floor aisle to renew your vows, surrounded by the stunning vistas of the Indian Ocean at Jumeirah Vittaveli Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched an enchanting ove... READ MORE

International
Joint Venture of Alibaba Group and Marriott International Trials Facial Recognition Check-In Technology The Joint Venture of Alibaba Group and Marriott International announced it is spearheading Marriott International’s facial recognition check-in pilot with Fliggy, Alibaba’s tra... READ MORE

Hospitality
OYO acquires AblePlus for undisclosed amount Hospitality firm OYO has said it has acquired Mumbai-based Internet of Things (IoT) technology company AblePlus to enhance and strengthen its technology portfolio. The company, how... READ MORE

Associations
CWT rolls out Price Tracking, delivering up to 2% savings on travel spend Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global travel management company, is rolling out Price Tracking worldwide, following a successful trial that delivered savings of up to 2% of total tra... READ MORE

Appointments
Hema Hariramani takes on a new role as Hotel Manager at The Westin Mumbai Garden City The Westin Mumbai Garden City has announced the appointment of Hema Hariramani as the new Hotel Manager. Hema Hariramani has had a long-standing career in hospitality of over 18 ye... READ MORE

India
Indian tourist arrivals to Israel increases by record breaking 82% from January to June, 2018 More than 40,000 Indian travellers have visited the country from January to June, 2018 After reaching an all time high in 2017, Israel has yet again broken its record of Indian ... READ MORE

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