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SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground services provider at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)‚ is rolling out its self-check-in service for passengers of customer airlines ahead of the winter travel high season, which is expected to bring over 300,000 tourists to the island in December alone. The initiative, made possible by the airline’s IT team, follows the installation of 20 new self-check-in kiosks at the departure terminal last month, bringing the total to 28 and boosting airport efficiency and the overall passenger experience in line with Sri Lanka’s tourism development efforts.
Published: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:13:22 +0000
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Following the phenomenal success of its debut site at The O2, which has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening last December, Activate will open at Oxford Street, Vauxhall (Albert Embankment), and Westfield White City over the coming weeks.
Blending the thrill of video games with real-world physical activity, Activate offers a completely new kind of competitive socialising experience. Groups of two to five players can jump, climb, and problem-solve their way through high-energy, interactive game rooms featuring lasers, grids, hoops, and portals — a thrilling combination of live-action challenge and futuristic tech.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:59:15 +0000
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The Data Appeal Company announced the launch of a new feature that turns large volumes of travel signals into clear insights, scenario analyses, and actionable recommendations and outputs through a contextual intelligence interface.
Built specifically for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), tourism boards, and travel authorities, this revolutionary tool addresses one of the sector’s most significant challenges: while tourism demand and data have grown exponentially, many destinations still lack the capabilities and resources to keep up.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:57:18 +0000
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Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline.
The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by tailored AI literacy programmes, technical exploration, and executive strategic alignment designed to embed AI capabilities across the organisation.
Published: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:19:04 +0000
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FortyGuard, a market leader for urban heat intelligence and mitigation, has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Sustainable Technology Initiative 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).
The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
Published: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:10:30 +0000
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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal continues to set new benchmarks in sustainable luxury, unveiling the UAE’s largest thermodynamic solar system, a milestone that reaffirms the resort’s position as a leader in responsible hospitality and innovation.
Published: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:51:08 +0000
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Travellers in the United States are expected to holiday in a variety of popular hotspots this coming Thanksgiving, gathering in warmer climates, flying into regional airports and choosing direct routes that make each trip smoother
Published: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:21:57 +0000
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As the hospitality industry accelerates into an era defined by intelligent innovation, few forces loom larger than artificial intelligence (AI). Once a distant concept, AI has rapidly become an everyday catalyst reshaping how hotels engage guests, optimise operations, and drive commercial success. With adoption moving from experimentation to strategic integration, the industry enters a pivotal moment, one that will take centre stage at next week’s HSMAI Middle East & Africa Commercial Strategy Conference (CSC MEA).
Published: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:01:57 +0000
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flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced at the Dubai Airshow an agreement to deploy GE Aerospace’s SaaS advanced flight operations software solutions, Safety Insight and FlightPulse, across its entire fleet. The integration will enable flydubai to improve operations by leveraging advanced analytics to enhance flight safety and efficiency
Published: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:35:06 +0000
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The latest report from Arival – the leading authority for the tours, activities and experiences industry – reveals a major shift in how younger travelers plan and spend. Events – from music festivals and cultural performances to live sports – are no longer add-ons; they’re the reason for the trip.
Arival’s Event-Driven Traveler report, which was based on an online survey of 2,400 US and European travelers (France, Germany, Spain, and the UK) was conducted in fall 2024. Respondents qualified as “event travelers” if they had taken a leisure trip at least 100 miles from home in the past year, stayed overnight, and attended a performing arts or sporting event. The study explored their behaviors, preferences, and attitudes around event attendance, trip planning, and spending.
Published: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:36:13 +0000