Global Payments partners with Centara Hotels & Resorts to introduce multi-currency payments, simplifying hotel bookings for international travellers visiting Thailand.
A new EU travel industry coalition is urging policymakers to protect voluntary biometric travel while safeguarding passenger privacy and choice.
Lufthansa Group is expanding Starlink Wi-Fi across Austrian Airlines and SWISS, with approximately 850 aircraft targeted for connectivity by 2029.
Oklahoma recorded the fastest growth in AI-related concern searches in a supplied state-level ranking, ahead of Connecticut and Alabama. The figures bring privacy, employment and technology confidence into focus for travel businesses considering artificial intelligence. Searches associated with AI concerns increased 64.4% in Oklahoma compared with the preceding 12-month period. Connecticut followed at 47.5%, while
Artificial intelligence has become a central topic at HEDNA 2026, bringing hotel distribution, payments and traveller interactions into one expanding conversation. Discussions now encompass security, identification, pricing, marketing and content production, reflecting the technology’s potential reach across tourism operations. Alfredo Stefani, Director of Partnerships at Voxel, an Amadeus Group company, described a substantial change in
BBVA and eDreams join forces in Italy and Germany to connect digital banking with travel benefits, offering customers a more integrated travel experience.
Air India and Adani Airports have launched an online duty-free shopping experience, allowing international travellers to pre-order products and collect them at select airports.
Public tourism websites across the United States face a major accessibility deadline as updated federal digital requirements move closer to implementation. Covered state and local government entities must make their websites and mobile applications conform with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Governments serving populations of at least 50,000 must comply by April 26, 2027. Smaller
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
Travel Bytes, the travel news and intelligence platform powered by TBO Academy, has crossed 50,000 downloads, marking a significant step in its international expansion. The milestone reflects rising demand for concise travel intelligence, professional education and practical planning tools within one mobile environment. Travel Bytes serves travel agents, tourism professionals, travel partners and consumers seeking
Vacancy Rewards expands into LATAM with AI-powered travel technology designed to simplify multi-destination vacation planning, bookings and experiences.
European travellers increasingly depend on smartphones to navigate airports, railway stations, historic neighbourhoods and unfamiliar road networks. However, simply installing Google Maps before departure is not enough. Preparing Google Maps properly before a European trip can reduce dependence on mobile data, make navigation easier when connectivity disappears and help travellers organise important locations before reaching
