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World Manufacturing Convention Entrance
Global Travel News, Tourism News

World Manufacturing Convention Opens in Hefei to Boost Anhui Business Tourism

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The 2026 World Manufacturing Convention officially opened in Hefei, the provincial capital of East China’s Anhui Province, launching a four-day global summit centered on industrial innovation, cross-border investment, and international business travel. Organized under the official theme “Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future,” the high-profile convention brings together government officials, multinational corporate executives, foreign diplomatic

Toronto
Airline News, Tourism News

Guatemala Tourism Soars as Air Canada Adds Toronto Flights and Expands Montréal Service

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Guatemala will gain stronger access to Canada as Air Canada launches Toronto–Guatemala City flights and extends its Montréal route to year-round operation. The expansion will connect Guatemala with two of Canada’s leading metropolitan and aviation markets. It will also give travellers more opportunities to visit the Central American country outside the traditional winter holiday season.

Khor Al Udaid
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Qatar Travel App Expands Beyond Doha With Desert Safari and Purple Island Deals

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Qatar’s official tourism platform is expanding its digital offer catalogue beyond Doha’s hotels, restaurants and urban attractions. The Visit Qatar app promotes exclusive savings of up to 50%, while its public platform currently presents more than 300 offers and deals. That inventory includes a half-day desert safari featuring Khor Al Udaid and a stand-up paddleboarding

Alipay
Tourism News, Travel Technology

China Tourism Boom Makes These Travel Apps Essential for Payments, Rail and Local Discovery

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China’s rapid tourism growth is making digital preparation increasingly important for international visitors navigating payments, transport, accommodation and local discovery. The country recorded 154.5 million inbound visits in 2025, rising 17.1% from the previous year. Foreign nationals accounted for 35.17 million visits, while their spending reached US$131.1 billion. Visa-free travel supported that expansion. China registered

Tourism News, Travel Technology

Kazakhstan Tourism Eyes Digital Transformation Through BRICS AI Partnership and Global Connectivity

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Kazakhstan’s tourism sector could gain new digital, environmental and connectivity opportunities through proposals presented by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Tokayev proposed establishing a BRICS Plus Partnership for Artificial Intelligence, bringing national AI centres, research institutions and specialists into a collaborative network. He also advanced Kazakhstan’s call for a United

Jordan Tourism
Hotel News, Tourism News

Ritz-Carlton Amman Targets Saudi Travellers With a Luxury “Home Away From Home”

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The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is strengthening its focus on Saudi travellers through personalised hospitality, cultural understanding and greater visibility in the Kingdom. Mousa Saffouri, Director of Sales and Distribution at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, said Saudi visitors often feel “home away from home” in Jordan because of the strong cultural understanding between the neighbouring markets. Saudi Arabia

UAE Tourism
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Qatar Joins UAE in UPI Expansion as Digital Payments Unlock New Tourism Opportunities

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Qatar is strengthening its appeal to Indian travellers by joining a growing international network accepting India’s Unified Payments Interface at participating merchants. UPI acceptance in Qatar began with Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport before extending through supported payment terminals. The development gives eligible Indian visitors a familiar QR-based method for purchases during overseas

Digital Tourism
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Digital Tourism and AI Reshape Travel Industry Growth as Smart Destinations Gain Momentum

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Technology is becoming an increasingly natural part of the travel experience, from the moment a visitor starts planning a trip to the time they navigate a new city. Artificial intelligence, digital platforms and data-driven travel services are now helping destinations make tourism more accessible, personalised and efficient, while also opening new ways for visitors to

Smart Tourism
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Finland Leads Europe’s Smart Tourism Revolution as Tampere Transforms City Travel

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Finland is strengthening its reputation for intelligent and sustainable travel as Tampere celebrates its year as the 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism. The programme formally began in March after Tampere secured the title in a European competition involving more than 50 destinations from 22 countries. The city was recognised across accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and

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