Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Lou
Asia’s travel scene is on the verge of a major shift, driven by two powerful forces: the region’s full post-pandemic rebound and the rapid acceleration of AI.
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IIHM announces Global Knowledge Sharing Declaration on AI in Hospitality across 50 countries
A Book titled ‘Harmonizing Human Touch and AI in Tourism & Hospitality’ by IIHM’s Founder Dr. Suborno Bose also launched
Meet ‘Sara’: Saudi Arabia launches AI-powered smart tour guide
Sara’s launch is expected to enhance the accessibility of Saudi Arabia’s diverse tourism offerings, ensuring that both first-time and returning visitors can navigate the Kingdom with ease
AI’s role in safer, smoother UK journeys
From smart traffic management to predictive maintenance, AI is quickly transforming the UK’s transportation landscape, reshaping how we navigate roads, rails, and skies.
Appknox launches in Saudi Arabia
Global leader in mobile app security brings advanced capabilities and local compliance measures to the Kingdom, unveiling innovations at Black Hat MEA 2024
Hotel Assistant: World’s first end-to-end AI voice hotel agents take 10,000 calls a day
HotelPlanner, a globally leading travel technology company powering millions of hotel bookings worldwide, has announced the launch of Hotel Assistant, the world’s first end-to-end global…
Why AI Should Empower Travel Retailers, Not Replace Them
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a force for disruption in travel, especially when businesses are focused on creating personalized, seamless experiences. But travelers need more from AI than…
AI in Travel: Where are we at as of September 2024
For a little over a year now, I’ve been reporting weekly on all the developments happening with AI within the travel industry. To date through the Everything AI in Travel weekly newsletter…
Meetings Industry Association’s miaSummit 2024 to reconnect and inspire
The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024.
Companies that use Security AI and Automation reported USD 1.8 million lower Average Data Breach Cost in 2024
Despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than one million over the past six years, reaching…
AI gaining ground in consumer travel preferences
New data from revenue management leader Beyond reveals today’s travel must-haves: personalized amenities, eco-aware options and separate sleeping quarters.
TIS2024 will address the use of AI, Big Data or cybersecurity for tourism
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 will come to Seville from October 23 to 25 with an edition starring all those technologies that are transforming the tourism sector and that are helping…
Destination authenticity in the AI age is at risk
In 2003, a group of renowned comedians, previously from the D-Generation and scriptwriters of films like The Castle and The Dish, decided it might be fun to write a guide book on a country…
DMO’s emerge as unlikely lynchpin to help suppliers win with AI
A recent Travel Tech Thinktank event organized by Web in Travel (WIT) in Japan has uncovered a huge opportunity for grass roots suppliers to leverage AI and fight back against a couple of…
Can AI lead to the rise of the DMC?
This Op-ed in Entrepreneur by ALEX GORYACHEV raised an interesting possibility about how the tactical efficiencies possible with AI could free up these businesses to move up from mere…
90% of UK Holidaymakers reject AI adoption for travel
Brits are bucking travel trends this year as just one in ten holidaymakers are currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to plan their trips away, according to a new study1 by Sainsbury’s…
TIS presents the three levers of tourism competitiveness: AI, sustainability and Data
If there is one element that we can no lentation has generated a true revolution that has also reached the travel and tourism sector.
AI predicts what luxury cruise ships will look like 50 years from now
Cruise ships are widely considered to be one of the most luxurious ways to travel given the ever increasing list of amenities that can be found on board, and the fact that it seems they are…
Corporate Travel That Works: New Trends
Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel.
Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person…
SAS gets sassy: Unleashes AI magic for Malmö’s summer scene
Get ready to witness the fusion of innovation and sass as Scandinavian carrier SAS launches a groundbreaking AI-generated campaign to kickstart the summer season in Malmö
Sky-High Innovation: Qatar Airways reveals Sama 2.0, world’s first AI digital cabin crew at ATM
Qatar Airways unveiled Sama, their second-generation AI-powered digital human cabin crew, through a mesmerizing holographic display at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. Powered by…
AI set to shape the future of Travel & Tourism: WTTC
New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel…
Amex GBT unveils new initiative to drive AI Innovation and Governance
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a leading software and services company for travel and expense, revealed the creation of a new artificial intelligence (AI) initiative.
The world’s greatest ‘wanderbusts’?
AI reimagines the world’s most over-hyped luxury destinations according to their one-star reviews.
AI set to drive Thailand’s leadership as the world’s premier “Lifestyle” Travel Destination: TTF 2024
Business leaders from tech, hospitality, data and dining gather at Thailand’s largest travel and tourism event with over 1,000 registered participants to debate the future of the sector
Top six predictions for fintech in 2024
Financial technology, or fintech, is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the landscape of the booming industry.
What would different countries look like ‘in a suitcase’? Gorgeous AI illustrations show us
Wizz Air have created beautiful AI images to show what over 30 countries would look like ‘in a suitcase’, to show off each destination’s unique beauty.
Leonardo attends Dubai Airshow 2023 highlighting AI, space and cyber security
Leveraging a solid presence in the United Arab Emirates, Leonardo is attending the Dubai Airshow 2023 (13-17 November), highlighting its core competencies in the electronics and helicopter…
Future trends include AI-based travel agencies and space tourism
The second day of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 highlighted the most disruptive trends shaping a more sustainable and digital industry.
TIS2023 will explore how AI is driving more personalized, sustainable and quality tourism
AI technologies are revolutionizing the travel industry across all segments, from improving the customer experience, and planning events to attracting and retaining tourists.
AI visualisation predicts how our beaches will look as ocean waste is set to rise by 274% by 2050
A new study by Direct365, an essential business services provider, has uncovered the countries and industries contributing the most to ocean pollution and used AI to visualise how beaches…
Sabre launches Lodging AI
Sabre Corporation announced the availability of Lodging AI, marking the introduction of its Sabre Travel AI™ capabilities in the lodging sector and enhancing the power of Content Services…
Ascott launches CHATGPT-powered web chatbot – CUBBY, your AI travel buddy
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has just launched a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered web chatbot to enhance the…
Digitrips launches AI-powered virtual assistant by mTrip
Digitrips, owner of leading French multi-product travel platform MisterFly announced the launch of its ChatGPT-powered virtual assistant service, offering travel tips and destination advice…
Empowering travellers through AI-driven strategy
Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider, has unveiled a series of enhanced services aimed at empowering travellers through AI-led capabilities and knowledge.
AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023
Tourism leaders attending the MarketHub Americas by Hotelbeds have reported that Artificial Intelligence and technology will be their top strategic priority for 2023.
HotelPlanner integrates ChatGPT into its Loyalty Programme
HotelPlanner, a hotel booking platform for all travellers, has announced the integration of ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, into its new loyalty programme, Hotel Buyers…
‘Benefits and Dangers of AI’ at Hospitality Innovation Summit 2023
Like all businesses, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of the hospitality industry.
The Potential Rise of Fake Reviews in the Travel Industry
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has the potential to disrupt various industries, and the travel industry is no exception. This week I read an article that points to a…
AI reimagines UK’s top tourist attractions according to one-star reviews
Holiday Rental Company My Favourite Cottages, with the help of AI, has reimagined the UK’s top tourist attractions according to one-star reviews
EaseMyTrip launches 2.0 self-booking tool for corporates
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest travel tech portals, announces the launch of a self-booking tool for corporates.
Startup that lets multiple travel groups meet halfway hailed in 2018 Business Travel Show
Group trip organisers and business travellers in multinational organisations can now breathe easier thanks to a new platform where they can plan multi-origin group travel for face-to-face…
SiteMinder and IDeaS Revenue Solutions study finds hoteliers fear robot-run future
A white paper by SiteMinder and IDeaS Revenue Solutions has found that while hoteliers fear a future where their properties are run by robots, they believe artificial intelligence (AI) may…
Young travel tech rock star seeks to connect traveller and hotelier needs
We sat down with Tink Labs founder and CEO Terence Kwok to learn why this sharp-eyed Hong Kong native and his product have both reached rock-star status in the hospitality and tourism scene.
“Every musician is born an entrepreneur” – how piano theory helps the founder of a messaging start-up
We got in touch with Unified Inbox CEO and founder Toby Ruckert, to figure out how seemingly disparate interests could create a platform that allows for a harmonious relationship between…
Kansai Airports trial SITA robot KATE to slash queues and reduce wait time
Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), is working with SITA on a trial of KATE – SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk. KATE…
Unpacking traveller needs made easy with Unified Inbox
IoT and AI come together through Unified Inbox (UIB), which enables people to talk with all of their smart devices through a single integrated API.
‘Talk less, listen more:’ Harnessing data out of customer sentiment with Twistar
Twistar, a mobile device that harnesses feedback into actionable data, provides engagement that businesses can customise & customers can enjoy.
Pace keeps hotel prices in step with market demand
Pace promises that it will allow hotels to work less in order to change rates more frequently and accurately thanks to its platform's AI and analytics tech.
