OPEN ARMS: The travel and hospitality industry are embracing smartphones' and smartwatches' capabilities.
From on-the-spot translation to digital room keys and wireless payments, the travel and hospitality industry has really started to embrace the capabilities of mobile devices.
A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that the end of the traditional paper boarding pass is nigh. It's about to be replaced by a smartphone or smartwatch – 745 million digital boarding passes will be used this year, appearing on a device screen and scanned at the gate or check-in desk.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
