Megha Paul
Border control goes biometric as Indonesia unveils AI travel corridor
Indonesia has taken a bold leap toward frictionless travel with the rollout of AI-powered biometric corridors at major airports, eliminating the need for passengers to present physical documents as they pass through immigration. The system, developed through a partnership with Amadeus and supported by local tech firm Sinergi Teknoglobal Perkasa,…
Your next trip could book itself: Google’s new AI tools bring one-tap trips to 200+ countries
As Google, OpenAI, Expedia, Booking.com and Perplexity compete to shape the future of agentic travel, the balance of power is shifting from traditional meta-search engines to AI-driven interfaces. The result is a world where inspiration, planning and booking blend into one seamless flow — faster, smarter and more personalised than…
Paradise goes crypto: Trump’s Maldives resort to be world’s first tokenised hotel
Dubai-based Dar Global and The Trump Organization have unveiled an unprecedented collaboration in the Maldives — pairing the Trump brand’s first resort in the archipelago with the world’s first tokenised luxury hospitality development. The announcement marks a breakthrough moment for both real estate investment and high-end travel, merging blockchain-enabled finance…
Helicopters are making a Riyadh comeback: NYC-style transfers may be next — Here’s everything you need to know
At the Dubai Airshow, Riyadh Air and The Helicopter Company (THC), both Public Investment Fund (PIF) entities signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reshaping premium mobility within Saudi Arabia. The partnership marks a significant step in integrating advanced air mobility solutions into the Kingdom’s expanding aviation ecosystem —…
India Is Driving Krabi’s Biggest Tourism Reinvention in Decades — And Thailand Is All In
Earlier this month, as Krabi concluded its two-city India roadshow in Bengaluru and Mumbai, it became clear that Thailand’s Andaman jewel is entering a new phase of tourism evolution. With new direct flights, rising demand from luxury and wedding segments, and a growing focus on sustainability, Krabi is positioning itself…