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Vietnam has launched one of its most ambitious economic transformation initiatives yet, unveiling a national strategy designed to build a digital technology industry worth at least US$300 billion annually by 2030. The new policy framework, formalized under Decision No. 840/QĐ-TTg, places digital technology at the center of the country’s long-term development agenda and signals Vietnam’s […]
Thailand is accelerating its transformation into a digitally connected tourism destination through a new strategic collaboration between the Tourism Authority of Thailand Beijing Office and Alipay+, the cross-border digital payment and marketing platform operated by Ant International. The initiative introduces advanced artificial intelligence travel solutions designed to reshape how international visitors plan, book, and experience
India’s proposed Hyderabad–Chennai bullet train is emerging as one of the most significant transportation projects planned for South India, promising to reduce travel time between the two major cities to just three hours. The high-speed rail corridor is expected to transform regional mobility, strengthen business connectivity, and create new opportunities for tourism and economic growth
Ajman is strengthening its position in the rapidly growing esports and digital tourism landscape after the successful staging of the third edition of the Ajman Electronic Games Championship 2026. The four-day event transformed the emirate into a hub of competitive gaming and immersive entertainment, attracting hundreds of participants and spectators while reinforcing Ajman’s ambitions to
Sarovar Hotels and Eight Continents launch new properties in Kampala and Kasauli, driving international hospitality expansion and leisure travel growth.
Business travel across Asia Pacific will top $700 billion in 2026, driven by a regional MICE surge, with China leading outbound corporate spending.
Volaris expands its sustainable flight capacity, adding two new Airbus NEO aircraft to boost cross-border tourism across North America this summer.
PriceTravel Holding expands its B2B and B2C channels at IPW 2026, boosting Latin American passenger volumes to premium international travel hubs.
PriceTravel Holding expands its B2B and B2C channels at IPW 2026, boosting Latin American passenger volumes to premium international travel hubs.
United Airlines Ventures, the investment arm of United Airlines, is backing aviation technology startup Enhanced Radar as airlines and airports increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, air traffic coordination, and passenger experience across the global aviation sector. The investment highlights growing industry demand for advanced AI systems capable of delivering faster, clearer,
The PATWA International Travel Awards 2026 at ITB Berlin celebrate global excellence in sustainability, hospitality, and governance across the tourism industry.
The global travel economy is set to reach US$12 trillion in 2026, contributing 9.9% to world GDP and supporting 376 million jobs despite regional challenges.
