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Investment in technology will drive tourism in Middle East

As tourism destinations in the Middle East are widening their appeal and extending their offerings to attract FDI, global ministers of tourism convened at the 2022 Middle East Tourism Investment Summit on the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Global Stage

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World’s first MetaHuman cabin crew is here! Qatar Airways steps into metaverse with ‘QVerse’ virtual reality

Qatar Airways has entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website

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RedDoorz launches new brand Urbanview

RedDoorz has announced the latest addition to its multi-brand portfolio with the launch of Urbanview, an affordable yet smart accommodation solution in Indonesia.

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IWTA speaks with Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin – founders of Laos Buffalo Dairy

Tourism and hospitality is not only about hotels, airlines and travel agents – it is about the myriad of small businesses that support the industry, adding to the variety and local colour in each destination. Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin, founders of the Laos Buffalo Dairy, are examples of just that.

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IWTA speaks with Minu Chawla – Founder of RoadsWellTravelled, a boutique tourism development consultancy

Minu has only been in the tourism industry since 2016, entering with a background as a business analyst and strategist, and a passion for travel. Her first role in tourism was with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, where her manager took a chance on her, with no background in tourism, but with enthusiasm and a strategic approach. She worked on several different projects for RAK Tourism, including as Project Manager for the World’s longest zipline.

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hoo joins hands with STAAH to offer hoteliers access to dynamic pricing and world-beating commissions

New Zealand-based technology company that specialises in innovative cloud-based solutions that simplify hospitality operations STAAH has partnered with UK-based hoo – an innovative new dot-com that is putting hotels first

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CWT taps in AI to forecast customer travel demand

CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, and AI predictive analytics company ZYTLYN Technologies have embarked on a pilot initiative

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Can You Be A Good Host? Airbnb Offers A Free Year In Sicily

Airbnb, the online short-term rental platform, is giving away a free one-year stay in a newly renovated property in Sicily’s small rural village of Sambuca.

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Hybrid high speed passenger boats to revolutionise sustainable river travel

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries, set to launch in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023.

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Home swapping: The 2022 travel trend you need to know about

Even though going on holiday involves a few extra steps thanks to the pandemic, travel is quickly getting back into business – and most Brits can’t wait to start exploring the world again!

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Traveltech for Scotland unveils free course to boost travel industry

Traveltech for Scotland has launched a free online course to help tourism and hospitality businesses find and use the right digital technologies

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Klook, ZA Tech cements commitment to innovate insurance in travel

Klook and ZA Tech Global Limited ("ZA Tech"), the technology venture founded by ZA International and backed by Softbank's Vision Fund 1, has announced a joint venture (JV) that will accelerate the availability and accessibility of travel-related insurance to consumers across the globe.