Tourism stories

SiteMinder extends hotel distribution into AI chat tools, aiming to keep 53,000 hotels bookable as travellers increasingly start searches there.

Minor Hotels teams up with Google, Salesforce, OneTrust and Deloitte on an AI-led data platform to sharpen guest service across 640 properties.

Cambridge startup BlueProof shortlisted for UK StartUp Awards after 3D event platform trial draws thousands at New Zealand festival.

Cloudbeds report shows independent hotels face softer rates, rising OTA reliance and stark regional splits, with Asia Pacific hit hardest.

Wise wins full Thai licences to launch cross-border wallets and cards, challenging banks in a USD $9.46 billion remittance market.

The Isle of Man hosts its first Spring Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to forge economic, tech and green growth ties.

UK airlines are deploying agentic AI and WhatsApp chatbots to cut airport queues, ease staff strain and manage growing border disruption.

M2M Data Connect launches AI-powered travel eSIM that buyers can activate in under a minute directly via WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.

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 and Sabre have struck a multi-year deal to power instant cross-border bank payouts for travel agencies, airlines and hotels.

Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.

Fred. Olsen debuts AI-powered cruise campaign built around a vast digital twin ship, blending live action, CGI and generative tools.

By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.

Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.

TheFork unveils new tools in TheFork Manager to boost UK restaurant bookings, reduce no-shows, and enhance guest experience ahead of the busy summer season.

Smartvisit is set to launch its innovative app designed to transform tourism engagement, enhancing visitor experiences and boosting revenues for operators.

ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.

Ant Group boosts its cross-border payment limit fivefold to $5,000 per transaction to simplify international visits in line with China's updated policies.