Travel Tech Hub Day 2026 will bring travel executives, technology developers, investors and corporate mobility specialists to São Paulo on August 24, strengthening Brazil’s position in Latin America’s rapidly expanding digital tourism economy. The third edition will take place at the Tivoli Mofarrej hotel in São Paulo. Organisers describe it as Brazil’s largest travel technology […]
Bhutan is modernising the journey through Paro International Airport by combining biometric immigration gates, digital visa services, broader airline distribution and planned infrastructure improvements. The strategy aims to process approved visitors more efficiently without abandoning Bhutan’s controlled, high-value tourism model. Faster immigration does not remove visa conditions, the Sustainable Development Fee or Paro Airport’s weather-related
Terminal Istanbul is preparing to welcome entrepreneurs at the former Atatürk Airport, marking a major step in Türkiye’s ambition to build one of the world’s largest technology and entrepreneurship centres. The initial 5,000-square-metre phase is expected to begin serving startups during August 2026. Once fully developed, the project will extend across more than 200,000 square
The planned TravelWits–Travelport integration could give travel agencies a more intelligent way to search, sell and manage journeys while accessing content through one of the industry’s major distribution ecosystems. TravelWits is developing an artificial intelligence-supported platform designed to simplify travel search, booking and customer engagement. Connecting that technology with Travelport could help participating agencies combine
The United States is emerging as a major global meeting ground for travel technology in 2026, with influential conferences bringing together tourism leaders, technology developers, investors, airlines, hospitality companies and destination organisations. The Phocuswright Conference and GBTA Convention anchor this expanding calendar. However, events covering destination marketing, meetings technology and tourism leadership are also contributing
JR East and Chiba Prefecture have expanded the seasonal Thank You Chiba Free Pass, giving travellers broader access to railway, bus and ferry services during the 2026 autumn and 2027 early spring travel periods. The ticket, officially promoted in English as the Chiba 2-Day Pass, provides unlimited travel across participating transport networks for two consecutive
Indian Railways has extended the existing Ludhiana–Jakhal passenger service to Jind, creating a direct rail connection between the major Punjab industrial centre and the important Haryana railway junction. The extended service removes the need for passengers to change trains at Jakhal, making journeys between Ludhiana and Jind simpler and more convenient. It is expected to
Thailand has launched a new low-cost, air-conditioned passenger train connecting Bangkok with Ayutthaya, strengthening access to one of the country’s most important heritage tourism destinations. The State Railway of Thailand introduced the SRT Bangkok Connex, also known as BNEX, on August 1, 2026. The new service links Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal with Ayutthaya through
Indian Railways has extended the operating period of 10 special trains connecting Delhi with major destinations in Bihar and Jharkhand, providing additional capacity across several heavily travelled long-distance routes. The extended services connect New Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal and Shakur Basti with Barauni, Darbhanga, Purnia Court, Saharsa and Dhanbad. Depending on the route, individual trains
Costa Rica has expanded special train services between San José and Cartago to support the annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels. The continuous rail operation gives thousands of faith travellers a safer, affordable and more convenient public transport option during one of the country’s largest religious gatherings. The Costa Rican
Data-Driven Tourism Intelligence Powers Strategic Marketing Across Key Markets The Saudi Tourism Authority has established a strategic partnership with global financial technology leader Mastercard through a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding designed to elevate Saudi Arabia’s international tourism profile. The strategic tie-up focuses on launching joint marketing campaigns and targeted promotional initiatives aimed at drawing international
Diversified Operations Drive First-Half Financial Strength Global travel technology provider Amadeus reported solid financial performance for the first half of 2026, delivering steady revenue growth and robust operational profitability despite a complex operating environment across international travel markets. According to official financial statements released by the company, group revenue for the six-month period ending June
