artificial intelligence
Business travel costs stabilize as inflation cools, allowing buyers to focus on AI and wellness
Following years of relentless rate increases that forced corporate travel managers into aggressive defensive postures, global business travel is entering
“Authenticity will always triumph”: GTEF’s Pansy Ho defends human touch in AI era
At the recently concluded twelfth Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in Macau, we at Travel Daily Media had the opportunity to speak to GTEF secretary-general and co-chair / managing director of MGM China Holdings Pansy Ho who offered her insights regarding the matter.
AI adoption widespread in hotels, but readiness lags
AI adoption widespread in hotels, but readiness lags
Hotel groups face guest backlash as rapid AI adoption replaces human service
As hotel groups and hospitality brands across the globe rush to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations, industry leaders are confronting a sobering reality: digital efficiency may be jeopardising the very core of hospitality.
Travel agencies rebound as AI tools eliminate manual research tasks
AI is relieving travel agencies of burdensome back-office logistics, allowing them to re-focus on high-value client relationships.
Travel tech undergoes US$1.8T overhaul as AI agents replace search bars
As 2026 draws to its conclusion, the global travel technology scene is undergoing a profound structural overhaul.
Integrating immersive tech in tourism poses challenges as industry gets more experiential
In an era where engagement is king, tourism operators are increasingly turning to immersive experiences from augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to interactive theatre and hands-on cultural activities.
Spain tightens AI data center rules as power demand threatens tourism
Spain is preparing to put tougher environmental conditions on its fast-growing data centre industry, a regulatory shift that carries implications
Asia travel apps adopt AI risk monitoring as geopolitical and climate disruptions rise
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across the travel journey, its role is moving well beyond itinerary planning and personalised recommendations.
Agoda launches AI Room Grid Bot for travellers
Agoda launches AI Room Grid Bot for travellers
AI use for trip planning rises 64% in six months
AI use for trip planning rises 64% in six months
Philippine tourism faces resource crunch as Pax Silica AI hub expands in Central Luzon
As the United States-led Pax Silica initiative sets its sights on New Clark City, the ambitious creation of a 4,000-acre
Travel sector reevaluates AI expansion as data centres strain global resources
The detrimental effect of AI on the environment has gone public, raising concerns among tech professionals, environmentalists, and tourism experts.
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