AI Hospitality Alliance Supports Enterprise AI Growth in Travel
The AI Hospitality Alliance has formed a partnership with Navan, Travelport, and Accelya to promote the increased use of enterprise AI across hotels, airlines, and distribution. A recent report details the progress in AI adoption in key travel sectors.
Travel Tech Hosts Third Annual Policy & Innovation Showcase
Travel Tech convened its third annual Policy & Innovation Showcase to focus on innovation and policy leadership within the travel technology sector. The event reflects steady progress in the industry.
Global Travel Giants Unite at Meetings Show 2026 in June
Visit Portugal will join influential travel and hospitality organizations at Meetings Show 2026. The event is set for June 24-25 and includes leaders from various global sectors.
Why Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt Don’t Own Most Hotels
Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt largely do not own most of the hotels in their portfolios. Instead, they expand globally by operating properties through management or franchise agreements.
Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Passenger Quarantined in Nebraska
A cruise passenger found to have hantavirus is being quarantined in Nebraska following exposure aboard a cruise ship. Health protocols aimed at containing the infection are currently active.
WTTC Prioritizes Biometrics and Digital Identity for 2026 Travel Agenda
The WTTC has highlighted biometrics and digital identity as central to its 2026 travel agenda, recognizing their importance in advancing travel technology and policy leadership. These technologies are set to play key roles in future border management and travel innovation.
Thailand TTM Plus 2026 Concludes with 15,000 Deals and 5 Billion Baht Tourism Boost
Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2026 recently closed after facilitating 15,000 commercial deals poised to bring a 5 billion baht boost to tourism. The event highlighted Pattaya’s emerging role and emphasized wellness, sustainability, and international partnerships.
Visit Portugal and Travel Giants Unite at Meetings Show 2026
Visit Portugal will join prominent tourism and hospitality brands at Meetings Show 2026 in London. The event gathers leaders from travel, airlines, hospitality, and cruise sectors.
Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Passenger Reports Being Held ‘Hostage’ in Nebraska Quarantine
A cruise passenger diagnosed with hantavirus is quarantined in Nebraska and reports feeling detained against her will. Health authorities are overseeing quarantine enforcement amid differing official views.
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia Discuss Deeper Tourism Ties
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia are engaged in discussions to explore enhanced cooperation in tourism. The talks focus on deepening collaboration in the travel sector between the two countries.
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