Travel Technology delivers real-time insights on booking platform innovations, AI-powered concierge services, mobile check-in solutions, VR destination tours, contactless payments and emerging digital travel trends to enhance every journey.
New travel insights reveal the “Romance Genome” trend transforming honeymoon and couples travel as destinations adapt to personalized romantic experiences.
Discover Flagstaff introduces an AI-powered Tripist itinerary planner, helping travelers easily create personalized trips while boosting tourism in Northern Arizona.
Kalinga launches ALAPUAP, a chatbot-powered digital tourism guide developed by local students to help travelers explore attractions, hotels, and culture.
UnionPay and Amadeus collaborate to enable direct airline payments, improving booking efficiency and cross-border transactions for global travelers.
Visa and Trip.com introduce a virtual travel card program to simplify travel payments, improve booking efficiency, and enhance security across Asia Pacific markets.
Malaysia’s i-City introduces AI-driven attractions, robotics, and smart tourism experiences as the country prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026 and targets 43 million visitors.
Uzbekistan partners with global travel platforms to boost tourism from the US and Europe, promoting Silk Road cities and expanding international visitor growth in 2026.
Cleartrip introduces a real-time live flight status feature offering instant updates on delays, departures, and gates to improve travel reliability.
Vietnam emerges as Asia’s leader in AI travel planning adoption, with 81% of travelers using artificial intelligence for personalized trip planning and smarter tourism.
Hilton introduces an AI-powered travel planner to personalize hotel bookings, destination discovery, and trip planning, reshaping the future of luxury hospitality.
Europe launches biometric border checks for UK travelers under the new Entry Exit System, bringing fingerprint and facial scans across Schengen borders.
Odisha launches Go-Homestay Portal to boost rural tourism, empower local communities, and support digital homestay registrations under the Homestays Scheme 2025.
