https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/ai/ Ai News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T00:32:31+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maestros-2026-software-innovation-roadmap-focuses-on-intelligent-growth-ele/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/maestros-2026-software-innovation-roadmap-focuses-on-intelligent-growth-ele/ Maestro PMS, the industry’s trusted all-in-one hospitality management solution, today reveals its “2026 Software & Innovation Roadmap” that outlines a bold vision centered on intelligent automation, expanded revenue opportunities, and continued operational excellence. The tech strategy reflects Maestro’s long-standing commitment to delivering future-ready solutions shaped by real-world hotel operations and direct client feedback. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:35:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interviews-ritesh-raj-co-founder-and-coo-cuddlynest-from-india-to-the-f/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/btn-interviews-ritesh-raj-co-founder-and-coo-cuddlynest-from-india-to-the-f/ CuddlyNest has evolved from its founding ambition of touching every travel vertical into a next-phase company now focused on enhancement rather than building—leveraging AI, expanding into flights and attractions, and redefining how travellers discover and book experiences. Its journey reflects what happens when grit aligns with timing and resilience meets risk, driven by a founder who turned his beginnings in an “unpopular town” into a global vision. Today, CuddlyNest stands as a testament to exploration, determination, and the belief that the world is not only worth seeing—but worth connecting. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:01:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africas-oldest-family-run-safari-company-launches-mara-ai-assistant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africas-oldest-family-run-safari-company-launches-mara-ai-assistant/ Cottar’s Safaris, Africa’s oldest family-run safari company, is proud to announce the launch of Mara, an AI-powered Safari Travel Assistant designed to support both guests and trade partners, alongside the launch of its new website – together bringing a century of safari heritage to life and making it easier, smarter, and more engaging to plan journeys to Cottar’s 1920s Camp and Cottar’s Bush Villa in Kenya’s Maasai Mara. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:27:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourise-destination-initiative-calls-for-global-action-for-urban-tourism-sa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourise-destination-initiative-calls-for-global-action-for-urban-tourism-sa/ Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:28:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-uni-launches-new-ai-platform-game-changing-travel-agent-training/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-uni-launches-new-ai-platform-game-changing-travel-agent-training/ Travel Uni, part of Equator Global, has unveiled its latest training platform upgrade with Tourism Thailand. An innovative new tool, Travel Uni Advanced Intelligence uses cutting edge technology to make learning, product knowledge development and sales support faster and easier for travel agents. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:02:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dct-abu-dhabi-and-abu-dhabi-hospitality-academy-les-roches/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dct-abu-dhabi-and-abu-dhabi-hospitality-academy-les-roches/ Powered by AI-driven e-learning modules, the Visitor Experience Academy will deliver tailor-made professional training across Abu Dhabi’s visitor journey touchpoints Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:17:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-to-host-ai-everything-global-2026-accelerating-the-uaes-ambition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-to-host-ai-everything-global-2026-accelerating-the-uaes-ambition/ ADNEC Group, KAOUN International, and DCT Abu Dhabi unite to create a world-class AI platform driving technological transformation. The 2026 edition will showcase AI advancements in government, biotech, edtech, creative economy, healthtech, mobility, among more. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:16:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lokalee-partners-with-messagebox-for-a-comprehensive-hospitality-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lokalee-partners-with-messagebox-for-a-comprehensive-hospitality-platform/ Lokalee boosts its Guest Companion platform for hotels and short stays by integrating MessageBox’s services Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:55:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hamdan-bin-mohammed-announces-that-ai-retreat-will-become-annual-fixture-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hamdan-bin-mohammed-announces-that-ai-retreat-will-become-annual-fixture-in/ His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, today announced that the AI Retreat, organised collaboratively by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) and the National Program for Artificial Intelligence, will become an annual event on Dubai’s calendar, with the next retreat set to run on 29 April 2025. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:45:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cutting-edge-cooking-dnata-introduces-ai-driven-robot-chef-at-wtce-expo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cutting-edge-cooking-dnata-introduces-ai-driven-robot-chef-at-wtce-expo/ At the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, dnata Catering & Retail is showcasing a cooking robot capable of preparing delectable Asian dishes like stir-fried beef with oyster sauce and kung pao shrimp. Developed by BOTINKIT, this robot replicates a chef’s stir-frying technique with precision, using induction pot technology for even heating and precision seasoning for consistent taste. Fri, 31 May 2024 07:19:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-partners-with-google-cloud-to-revolutionize-travel-plann/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-partners-with-google-cloud-to-revolutionize-travel-plann/ IHG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announces an enhanced partnership aimed at revolutionizing the travel planning experience for guests through the IHG One Rewards mobile app. Leveraging Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies, IHG will introduce a dynamic travel planning capability, allowing guests to easily plan their vacations and access personalized recommendations directly within the app. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:17:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-pioneers-cutting-edge-artificial-intelligence-solutions-to-e/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-pioneers-cutting-edge-artificial-intelligence-solutions-to-e/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become one of the first airlines to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance safety management systems, elevating them to an advanced level of sophistication. This strategic move signifies the airline’s commitment to enhancing safety protocols through cutting-edge technology. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:31:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renai-by-renaissance-the-pilot-program-for-renaissance-hotels-new-ai-powere/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/renai-by-renaissance-the-pilot-program-for-renaissance-hotels-new-ai-powere/ A first of its kind program, this unique fusion of emerging tech and human touch will support Renaissance Hotels’ Signature Navigators and is available to test now at multiple properties across the US Sun, 10 Dec 2023 08:18:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sustainability-ai-and-slow-travel-set-to-be-key-travel-trends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sustainability-ai-and-slow-travel-set-to-be-key-travel-trends/ Half of travellers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have used AI to help them plan a holiday according to the Marriott Bonvoy 2024 Future Travel Trends research Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:40:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/innovative-ai-training-platform-gives-tourism-sector-competitive-edge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/innovative-ai-training-platform-gives-tourism-sector-competitive-edge/ Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has hailed as transformational the move by local grown resort chain, Sandals Resorts International, to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to train its employees, through the use of virtual and augmented reality. Sat, 07 Oct 2023 06:19:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-three-experiences-trends-set-to-shape-the-leisure-travel-industry-in-20/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-three-experiences-trends-set-to-shape-the-leisure-travel-industry-in-20/ Ahead of the Arival 360 Conference in Orlando on October 9-12, travel leaders have shared the top three tours, activities and experiences trends they expect will shape the travel industry in 2024. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:41:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/400-global-travel-leaders-gather-in-singapore-for-web-in-travel-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/400-global-travel-leaders-gather-in-singapore-for-web-in-travel-conference/ Attendees from 30+ countries convene to discuss how to keep AI under control in travel Tue, 03 Oct 2023 06:18:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-invests-in-ai-company-assaia-to-enhance-turnaround-efficien/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alaska-airlines-invests-in-ai-company-assaia-to-enhance-turnaround-efficien/ The 5th largest US airline, known for its award-winning passenger experience and genuine caring service, is set to play an important role in the ongoing optimization of turnaround operations by collaborating on the development of Assaia’s AI-based technology. Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:19:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/will-artificial-intelligence-make-us-more-or-less-human/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/will-artificial-intelligence-make-us-more-or-less-human/ Ahead of the Web in Travel Singapore event on October 2-4, titled The Human Revolution, three travel leaders have a go at responding to the show’s big debate – will artificial intelligence make us more or less human? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:05:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/humans-must-take-leadership-over-machines-to-steer-artificial-intelligence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/humans-must-take-leadership-over-machines-to-steer-artificial-intelligence/ Ahead of the Web in Travel Singapore event on October 2-4, titled The Human Revolution, four travel leaders have reassured us that machines aren’t set to take over humans anytime soon… unless we let them. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:43:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-introduces-ground-breaking-cooking-robot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dnata-introduces-ground-breaking-cooking-robot/ dnata has introduced a ‘ground-breaking’ cooking robot at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:57:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-and-google-cloud-to-collaborate-on-data-and-ai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-and-google-cloud-to-collaborate-on-data-and-ai/ Award-winning airline will explore using the latest data, AI, and ML technologies to provide personalized offerings to its millions of passengers Tue, 30 May 2023 08:15:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generative-ai-and-sustainability-are-driving-investment-in-the-tourism-tech/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/generative-ai-and-sustainability-are-driving-investment-in-the-tourism-tech/ Advances in artificial intelligence are facilitating trip planning for travellers, as well as the automation of refunds, back-office processes and content creation Fri, 05 May 2023 06:02:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-denmarks-new-ai-campaign-brings-famous-icons-to-life/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-denmarks-new-ai-campaign-brings-famous-icons-to-life/ A new activation campaign from tourism organisation VisitDenmark wants to put the country of LEGO®, ‘hygge’ and H.C. Andersen on the map as the antidote to bucket list tourism. Historical and cultural icons meet ground-breaking technology as Mona Lisa, the Statue of Liberty, and other iconic tourist attractions come to life in humorous videos, carrying a very simple message: Don’t come see me – visit Denmark instead. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rategain-launches-airline-travellers-forecast-to-help-commercial-teams-driv/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rategain-launches-airline-travellers-forecast-to-help-commercial-teams-driv/ The AI-powered Forecast will help Marketing leaders across Hotels and Destination Marketing Organizations drive higher Return on Ad Spends (ROAS) Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:09:55 +0000