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Macau plans to invest approximately MOP130 billion, equivalent to about US$16 billion, in four major projects designed to strengthen tourism, technology, education and logistics. The five-year investment programme represents one of Macau’s strongest attempts to reduce its economic dependence on casino gaming. Authorities want non-gaming industries to contribute around 60% of gross value added by […]
Vietnam’s hotel industry is entering a critical period as artificial intelligence, sustainable development and competition for skilled workers reshape hospitality operations. Insights shared at the Vietnam Hotel Innovation Summit highlighted a central challenge for the sector. Hotels must embrace useful technology without weakening the human relationships that define memorable guest experiences. Hospitality professional James presented
Austria is strengthening real-time road travel information through Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems, aligning its network with Germany, Spain and other European countries. Commonly known as C-ITS, the technology allows vehicles, roadside infrastructure and transport operators to exchange standardised digital messages. These communications can provide earlier information about hazards, congestion, roadworks and changing journey times. For
China is developing new technology tourism opportunities as artificial intelligence study trips, factory visits and smart destination services attract growing interest from travellers, educators and tourism planners. The 2026 China Culture and Tourism Industries Expo opened in Tianjin on September 3, bringing digital products into a major national tourism platform. Meanwhile, a smart cultural tourism
Punjab has introduced body-worn cameras for traffic police officers in Jalandhar, creating recorded evidence of roadside checks and interactions with motorists. The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has initially deployed 20 cameras through its Emergency Response System Traffic Wing. Sixteen major city intersections have received coverage, while four devices have been assigned to zonal traffic officers. Police
Ubiquiti has introduced the UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, a compact networking device designed to improve connectivity for travellers in challenging environments. However, early demand has already pushed the new model out of stock in several markets. The UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, identified as UTR-LR, is priced at $99 in the United States. Ubiquiti’s American store
Tripura has launched app-based cab services and a metaverse-enabled Tourism Information Centre at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala. The digital upgrade aims to improve last-mile connectivity while helping visitors discover the state’s tourism attractions immediately after arrival. Tripura Tourism and Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury inaugurated the Uber cab service at MBB Airport. The platform
Hưng Yên Province has launched a Digital Tourism Map featuring VR360 technology, giving domestic and international travellers a new way to explore its historical landmarks, craft villages and cultural attractions. Introduced through the province’s 2026 Tourism Promotion Programme and wider digital transformation agenda, the platform combines immersive virtual experiences with official destination information. Travellers can
India is rapidly expanding its international payment connections as Russia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries pursue rupee settlement, local-currency and digital-payment cooperation. Russia has emerged as the most developed example of local-currency trade settlement. Around 96% of bilateral transactions are reportedly processed through the rupee-rouble mechanism, supported by participating banks in both countries.
New Zealand is turning artificial intelligence, advanced data and smarter digital infrastructure into a tourism growth engine spanning Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland and Wellington. Christchurch has emerged as a standout destination, with international arrivals at Christchurch Airport reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of August 2025. This represented nearly 11,500 additional visitors and year-on-year
Uber and British autonomous-driving specialist Wayve have introduced a supervised self-driving ride service in London, allowing passengers to experience artificial intelligence-powered mobility through the existing Uber application. Launched on September 3, 2026, the service uses electric Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with Wayve’s AI Driver technology. The initial operation covers parts of central London but
Luxury hotels are facing a fundamental shift as travellers place greater value on how a stay makes them feel than on the products surrounding them. Lavish interiors, premium amenities and high-end services remain important. However, a growing number of guests now expect luxury hospitality to deliver well-being, authenticity, emotional comfort and meaningful human connection. Vu
