The latest tech news in the travel industry
Yesterday at TIS 2024, Lars von der Wettern, Founding Host of Singular Places, unveiled unique insights into the evolving strategies in destination marketing. Addressing a diverse audience, he emphasized that using maps effectively has become a key element for […]
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As tourism evolves, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven decision-making is transforming how destinations operate. The potential of AI, alongside access to comprehensive data systems like the European data spaces, presents an unprecedented opportunity for destinations to
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In the ever-evolving landscape of global tourism, the imperative for sustainability has never been more critical. As the world adapts to new challenges—environmental, economic, and social—the integration of advanced technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers a unique opportunity to
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing data analysis, revealing significant cultural differences in how people provide feedback and perceive privacy. An Intercultural Strategist at BecauseCulture, Annalisa Nash shared her insights at TIS 2024 in Sevilla on how AI exposes these
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Seville is set to become the global epicenter of tourism innovation as it welcomes the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2024 from October 23 to 25. The event will gather over 7,000 professionals from across the globe, aiming to explore
IndiGo has partnered with global audio streaming platform Spotify to introduce a unique service called 6E Shuffle. This new feature offers personalized travel playlists for passengers, curated based on their music preferences and travel destinations. Additionally, passengers who book
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Air France has unveiled its plans to offer free Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its flights, following a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The first aircraft equipped with complimentary internet access will begin operating next year, marking a significant advancement
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has integrated Turkish Airlines’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) into its Direct Connect program, the company announced on Tuesday. This collaboration enables Turkish Airlines to provide a more customized travel experience, while offering agencies and corporate
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United Airlines has announced plans to introduce free, “fast, reliable Wi-Fi service” provided by SpaceX’s Starlink to its entire fleet of mainline and regional aircraft, starting in 2025. The carrier revealed the news on Friday, making United the second
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Greece has introduced an advanced AI-powered travel assistant named Pythia, according to a press release dated September 3. Developed with GuideGeek AI technology from the U.S.-based Matador Network, Pythia is now available on DiscoverGreece.com and through WhatsApp, offering a
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has launched the Smart Gates Project at NEOM Bay Airport. This innovative initiative, a collaboration between the General Directorate of Passports, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and NEOM, is designed to
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As of this week, travellers with reduced mobility at Schiphol can be brought to their gate by a self-driving wheelchair. With this innovation, Schiphol wants to enhance the independence of these travellers with reduced mobility and make travelling as
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Russians will have access to satellite internet on planes, trains, and ships starting in 2027, according to Ksenia Lazarenko, Director of Laser Terminal Development at Bureau 1440. Lazarenko highlighted the current internet coverage along the Moscow–Vladivostok railway route as
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Turkish Airlines fares will no longer be available through the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) starting September 1, 2024, due to a breakdown in negotiations between the two parties. Both sides have expressed frustration over the inability to reach
RIU Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of Claud·IA, an innovative AI-driven chatbot that represents a significant leap in the hotel chain’s digital strategy. This cutting-edge tool, developed with Google Cloud and DialogFlow technology, and supported by
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