Tourism stories
SiteMinder expands hotel bookings into AI channels
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
SiteMinder extends hotel distribution into AI chat tools, aiming to keep 53,000 hotels bookable as travellers increasingly start searches there.
Minor Hotels unveils global AI platform with Google
Last week
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uc
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data protection
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data analytics
Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.
Independent hotels hit by weaker demand & OTA pressure
Last month
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data analytics
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revenue management
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tourism
Cloudbeds report shows independent hotels face softer rates, rising OTA reliance and stark regional splits, with Asia Pacific hit hardest.
iVisa launches B1/B2 support amid tighter US scrutiny
Last month
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risk & compliance
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tourism
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travel technologies
iVisa unveils B1/B2 visa support as the US tightens visitor scrutiny and pilots bonds of up to USD $15,000 for higher-risk applicants.
Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
TerraPay, Sabre expand instant cross-border payouts
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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risk & compliance
TerraPay and Sabre have struck a multi-year deal to power instant cross-border bank payouts for travel agencies, airlines and hotels.
Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
Smartvisit app to redefine visitor engagement in tourism
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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apps
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tourism
Smartvisit is set to launch its innovative app designed to transform tourism engagement, enhancing visitor experiences and boosting revenues for operators.
E-350 aircraft boost New Zealand's multimillion-dollar export
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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tourism
The expansion of North America's largest oil and gas pipeline is set to boost New Zealand's amphibious aircraft exports by USD $70 million over the next decade.
Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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supply chain
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healthtech
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ai pc
Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.