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Rio positions itself as Latin America’s next AI capital as Web Summit opens
Fresh from hosting the IATA AGM, Rio de Janeiro today opens Web Summit Rio, Latin America’s largest technology event, with more than 30,000 founders, investors, executives and policymakers expected in the city.
TripWorks achieves OCTO certification
TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-powered booking and automation platform for tours, activities and attractions, today announced that it has achieved full OCTO certification. The certification confirms that TripWorks meets the open connectivity standard maintained by OCTO (Open Connectivity for Tours and Activities), the global non-profit that provides a shared API framework for the in-destination experiences sector.
Web Summit Rio Welcomes Record 40,287 Attendees and 1,572 Startups
Web Summit Rio 2026 is welcoming its biggest audience yet, with 40,287 attendees from over 100 countries, alongside a record-breaking 1,572 startups and 688 investors, kicking off the fourth edition of Web Summit Rio in Rio Centro.
eSIM Access Disrupts Travel Industry
Following a featured showcase at ITB China 2026, eSIM Access, powered by global connectivity pioneer Redtea Mobile, has officially demoed its advanced B2B2C eSIM API infrastructure. The turnkey solution is designed to help Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and travel tech platforms capture unprecedented ancillary revenue by solving the industry’s long-standing "booking lag."
Travelsoft appoints Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz to accelerate European growth
Travelsoft announces the appointment of Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz, the media and events company of the Travelsoft Group, effective since April 2026. In her new role, Nathalie Cabos will lead Eventiz’s strategic direction and development and oversee its overall performance, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening Eventiz’s position within the Travel industry ecosystem and expanding its media and events portfolio across Europe.
Iberia Launches Its ChatGPT App, a New Conversational Experience for Travel Planning
Iberia today unveiled its ChatGPT app at South Summit, one of the world's leading innovation and entrepreneurship events, marking the latest evolution of its AI-powered conversational experience. Developed using OpenAI technology, Iberia’s ChatGPT app enables more natural, flexible and contextual travel search experiences within ChatGPT. With this launch, Iberia continues to explore new digital channels capable of supporting customers throughout their journey, from initial inspiration to accessing the booking process within the Iberia ecosystem.
LOT Polish Airlines partners with ElevenLabs for modern passenger service
LOT Polish Airlines has launched a partnership with ElevenLabs as part of the company’s technological development strategy. The cooperation aims to further enhance the quality and accessibility of customer service through the development of modern solutions and communication channels for passengers. The tool provided by ElevenLabs complements the existing customer service model, increasing operational efficiency while maintaining a high-quality passenger experience.
How Airbus’ supercomputers are driving the future of design
In an era when digitalisation is accelerating, computing power is more than ever a critical differentiator. The deployment of Airbus’ new generation high-performance computing (HPC6) supercomputers shows how supercomputers can offer a massive leap in capacity, representing a new step toward full digital enablement and bringing more efficient and quiet aircraft to market, faster.
Visit Qatar CEO Concludes Official Visit to China
As part of strategic efforts to attract more visitors from the Chinese market, Eng Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, led an official delegation to China, signing two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry leaders Fliggy and Huawei to elevate the visitor experience through advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
WIZZ AIR DECLARES THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR AIRPLANE MODE
Today, Wizz Air announces plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027, becoming the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to bring Starlink's advanced in-flight internet technology to millions of travellers. This announcement marks a significant milestone not only for Wizz Air, but for the evolution of affordable and always-connected air travel.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Advances Conversational AI Search Capabilities
As people rapidly turn to AI to plan trips – now used by more than half of U.S. travelers* – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is making it easier for them to find hotels and book their stays. IHG has launched an IHG app in ChatGPT, and will soon add AI-powered conversational search within IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards app. A New Way to Discover IHG in ChatGPT
Hilton Unveils New Workplace Research
As work becomes more digital, fast-paced and increasingly disconnected, a critical driver of workplace performance in every sector is being overlooked: human-led hospitality. Today, Hilton unveiled “The Hospitality Mindset: A New Blueprint for Culture and Performance for Any Industry,” a new report where workers overwhelmingly cite human-centered factors as the strongest drivers of productivity and satisfaction at work. The report combines new workforce research from Ipsos and Morning Consult among U.S. workers with insights from leaders at Hilton’s top-performing hotels to identify the emerging behaviors shaping the future of work and examine how hospitality-inspired leadership can strengthen workplace culture across industries.