By Claudette Thorne, Country Manager Southern Africa at Travelport FULL STORY >

Discovery Channel has loads in store for viewers for the rest of the year. This was the crux of an informal media event recently with the Discovery team, who were out from Dubai. FULL STORY >

Augmented reality has finally come to the fore in travel, making it possible to meet hand luggage requirements, with Europe’s easyJet airline and Travelport explaining how the technology is set to make traveling a bit easier. FULL STORY >

It appears there is good reason to be online early tomorrow morning, as FlySaFair has confirmed that 45 000 seats will be up for the taking for R5. FULL STORY >

The travel industry is transforming with emerging technologies, new business models and changing consumer expectations. Mike Croucher, Chief Architect, Travelport explains how, and what it means for the... FULL STORY >

Another option as to how passengers can send and store their boarding passes has been added to the list by FlySaFair. FULL STORY >

Are humans overrated in a workplace where bots and Artificial Intelligence are slowly becoming more commonplace? Oz Desai, Corporate Traveller General Manager, explores. FULL STORY >

Corporate Traveller General Manager Oz Desai outlines what not to do with regards to business travel, and what business people should do instead to make the most of their next trip. FULL STORY >

A new independent global study commissioned by Travelport, the leading travel commerce platform, has revealed travellers in South Africa (SA) are becoming increasingly digitally dependent when it comes... FULL STORY >

At the recent Travelport Live conference held in Cape Town, one of the main topics was the influence that technology is having on all industries. Unpacking this in great detail was Mike Croucher, the general vice president of technical... FULL STORY >

If there were any doubts that emerging technologies are touching and influencing every sector of our lives, then the Travelport Live conference, held in Cape Town this week, thoroughly laid them to rest. FULL STORY >

It's good news for domestic flyers, as FlySafair has launched a new technology that should cut down queues and decrease waiting times. FULL STORY >

Guido Verweij, Regional Managing Director, Africa, at Travelport, explains the role that the blockchain and cryptocurrency have to play in the travel sector. FULL STORY >

As well as introducing its 3D virtual experience for booking seats and viewing cabins on its aircraft, the airline has also launched an app that offers 2-for-1 deals in 20 countries. FULL STORY >

Emirates, has introduced 3D virtual reality into its cabin and seat selection process, enabling passengers to get a rich view of their aircraft, before stepping foot on the plane. FULL STORY >