The travel industry’s accelerating shift toward AI, automation, and digital operations is now reshaping major global trade events. WTM London has announced the launch of WTM Travel Tech for 2026, reflecting growing demand from tourism businesses seeking technology-driven solutions amid rapid changes in traveler behavior, distribution, and destination management. The
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is becoming more than a sporting event — it is rapidly emerging as a major test case for the future of international travel. As millions of visitors prepare to move between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, governments are accelerating digital border systems, trusted traveler
Travelers heading to China’s tropical island province of Hainan now have a new digital tool designed to simplify payments across the destination. The newly launched Hainan Payment Service Electronic Map, accessible through the Nihao China App, aims to make mobile and cross-border payments easier for tourists, expatriates, students and long-term
More travelers are now asking AI where to stay before they visit traditional booking websites, marking one of the biggest shifts in travel planning in years. Responding to this change, IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an IHG app in ChatGPT and announced plans to introduce AI-powered conversational search across
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Finding the right hotel online has become increasingly overwhelming as travelers face thousands of listings, conflicting reviews, and endless filters. Agoda is now betting that artificial intelligence can reduce that friction with a new