The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the travel and tourism industry to a near standstill with prolonged lockdowns. Now that government authorities across several countries have relaxed air travel restrictions, airports and hotels are trying to re-build confidence in travellers. Against the backdrop, contactless technologies are proving to be a game-changer for the industry. Sneha Nigade, […]
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Contactless technology solutions are gaining traction in the hospitality industry, as they reduce the potential risk of contracting COVID-19 through physical touchpoints. Against this backdrop, ‘contactless’ has emerged as the top conversation theme among influencer discussions in the hospitality industry on Twitter during April-September 2020, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Prashant Saxena, […]
It is widely acknowledged that ‘contactless’ will be a necessary part of all aspects of the travel eco-system in the COVID-19 era, to ensure hygiene and to reassure passengers that it’s safe for them to travel again. The technology already exists to render most parts of the travel experience ‘touchless’ – from voice-activated screens, biometric […]