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Article by Ben Edwards, Head of Training, Ignite Training Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday operations in the region’s travel industry. Travel agencies, DMCs, hotels and tour operators are adopting AI for itinerary creation,...

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FITUR Sports confirms that the synergy between tourism and sports is key

The fourth edition of FITUR Sports opened as part of the International Tourism Fair, running from January 21 to 25, consolidating its position as...

International attendance boosts visitor numbers on FITUR 2026’s opening day

The International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) started its first day with 52,000 professional visitors, 55% of them from overseas. The tourism industry marked the...

Gloria Guevara appointed to lead WTTC as President & CEO

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which is the global private sector voice of the Travel & Tourism industry, announced that Gloria Guevara...

Middle East outbound travel to top $60bn by 2030, with ATM 2026 seeing 10% exhibitor growth

With overseas travel spend by Middle East residents expected to grow by 6 percent per year until the end of the decade, where it...

Meliá Hotels expands to Maldives, unveiling oceanfront luxury at Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives

The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the...

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Shaza Hotels partners with IDeaS to optimize revenue management across its portfolio

IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed a preferred partner agreement with Shaza Hotels, a luxury hotel management...

China Daily launches “China Bound”, an English-language smart-tourism service platform

Enjoy a smart journey, and discover China! On Jan 1, China Daily officially launched “China Bound,” an English-language smart-tourism service platform for international tourists....

The human side of Digital Transformation: How to replace AI fear with confidence

Article by Ben Edwards, Head of Training, Ignite Training Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday operations in the region’s travel industry. Travel agencies,...

Virgin Atlantic launches the future of travel planning: your personal Concierge

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving...

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