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Uruguay is moving into a more connected era of tourism payments as electronic transactions become increasingly common across its leading visitor destinations. The shift is not a first-time national launch or a programme restricted to selected cities. Instead, it represents the continued expansion of established payment infrastructure, card acceptance and financial technology across the country. […]
CDN Lighting has introduced an anti-glare lighting solution designed to help hotels create comfortable, distinctive and energy-efficient interior spaces. Katerina Protsenko of CDN Lighting said the technology addresses a central hospitality design challenge. Hotels must provide sufficient illumination without creating excessive brightness or leaving spaces uncomfortably dark. The Chinese lighting manufacturer is positioning the solution
Interblock will present new games, digital technology and an expanded global-growth strategy at G2E 2026 in Las Vegas. The gaming technology company will use booth 1239 to introduce products under its “ENTER THE NEW” theme. Its presentation will cover electronic table games, interactive entertainment, omnichannel gaming and additional casino segments. Global Gaming Expo will run
Canada and Alberta are investing $24.8 million in two broadband projects that will bring high-speed Internet access to 1,833 rural and remote homes. The joint funding targets communities where distance, geography and infrastructure expenses can make commercial broadband deployment difficult. It builds on the federal-provincial connectivity agreement announced in March 2022. Under that partnership, both
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its Verified Net Zero Hotels programme after early results showed sustainability influencing accommodation choices in Manchester and Oslo. About 20% of surveyed guests at the two operational properties said they booked because of the hotels’ verified net zero status. Awareness of the initiative exceeded 70% at both locations. The performance
Qatar Airways is reshaping connected travel through artificial intelligence, immersive airport previews, flexible premium cabins and high-speed inflight internet. The strategy connects several stages of an international journey. Travellers can receive digital booking assistance, preview Doha’s airport environment and remain online aboard long-haul flights. Expanded services and destination partnerships also strengthen access to tourism markets,
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
Human expertise remains a powerful influence on holiday bookings despite the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across the travel industry. A North American survey commissioned by small-group adventure company Explore Worldwide found that 78% of travellers were more likely to reserve a holiday when experts with direct destination experience created the itinerary. The findings suggest
Singapore, Japan and other Asian markets are accelerating biometric passenger processing as airports seek faster journeys and stronger identity verification. Facial recognition, iris scans, advance passenger information and digital travel credentials increasingly support movement through immigration and airport checkpoints. These systems can reduce queues and simplify document checks. However, they also make aviation more dependent
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 businesses across Africa face a growing digital visibility challenge as artificial intelligence changes how younger travellers discover and book holidays. Industry findings available in September 2026 indicate that 72% of Generation Z travellers use AI during trip planning. This shift has major implications for independent hotels, safari camps and tour operators across Kenya, Rwanda
The UAE’s five-year multiple-entry tourist visa is creating greater flexibility for eligible travelers from Thailand, Singapore and other Asian markets planning repeat visits to the Emirates. Available to eligible applicants of all nationalities, the visa permits multiple entries during its five-year validity. It operates on a self-sponsored basis, removing the need for a UAE-based guarantor
