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Virtual World Internet, https://www.virtualworldinternet.com/ has created the first immersive digital twin of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, opening the region’s flagship travel trade event to a global audience 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For the first time in its 44-year history, Caribbean Travel Marketplace can now be experienced virtually.
Published: Sat, 16 May 2026 07:36:22 +0000
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The Data Appeal Company, part of Almawave / Almaviva Group, today unveiled its new brand framework that brings together their combined capabilities into a cohesive family of solutions, with Mabrian as its Tourism Destinations division. This step reflects the shared vision of building the world’s largest travel intelligence ecosystem for data-driven destination management.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 14:22:15 +0000
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Japan is speeding up its transition to smarter, faster border control by extending the availability of automated e-gates to foreign visitors. This initiative, known as Japan e-gate access for foreign visitors, is designed to cut down on long queues at airports, speed up immigration processing and offer a more seamless arrival and departure experience for international travelers.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:40:21 +0000
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Vietnam is one of Asia’s fastest growing digital economies. The country has a massive technology push that could revolutionize tourism and travel services. By 2030, this push could change smart airports and AI-enabled visitor experiences.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:36:02 +0000
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TripWorks, the operator-built platform transforming how tour and activity businesses manage pricing, automation and growth, today announced the launch of A.N.I.E. (Assistant for Next-gen Interactive Engagement) – the first native AI chatbot purpose-built for the tours and activities industry that can guide a guest from question to confirmed booking entirely within a single conversation.
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 14:23:57 +0000
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How rising costs, shifting guest expectations, and new technologies are redefining profitability and creating a path forward for innovative operators
By Guy Reinbold
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 10:32:37 +0000
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The sun & beach segment—one of the most established pillars of global tourism—is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by artificial intelligence, integrated business models and the evolving role of travel advisors.
Insights from the latest season of the Travel Trends Podcast, featuring senior leaders from TUI Group, Club Med and destination leadership from St. Maarten, reveal a clear convergence: sun & beach travel is no longer a standalone product category, but a connected ecosystem.
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:40:05 +0000
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Bob W, Europe’s fastest-growing tech-powered hospitality operator, has reported that a typical guest night across its aparthotel portfolio generates 69% lower carbon emissions than the average European hotel stay, according to the company’s latest impact results.
During the 2025 measurement year, Bob W expanded its footprint by opening ten new locations across Europe. Despite this growth, the company reduced the environmental impact of each stay through smarter operations, circular design principles, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, and clean energy initiatives.
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:09 +0000
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Ireckonu, a leading provider of middleware and customer data platform for the hospitality industry, has been proudly recognized as the Hotel Solution of the Year at the TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, a premier global program recognizing the most innovative companies, products and services shaping the future of travel technology, with thousands of nominations submitted from around the world.
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 06:34:55 +0000
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In line with its innovation and digital transformation strategy, PROMPERÚ, Peru’s tourism promotion agency, has officially launched an AI-powered virtual travel planning assistant, integrated into its official tourism portal Peru.travel, marking a new milestone in the promotion of the country as a travel destination.
Published: Wed, 13 May 2026 10:33:54 +0000