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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
Hamdan bin Mohammed announces that AI Retreat will become annual fixture in Dubai
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.
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.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Google Cloud to Revolutionize Travel Planning Experience
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.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS PIONEERS CUTTING-EDGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
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.
RENAI By Renaissance: the Pilot Program for Renaissance Hotels’ New AI-powered Virtual Concierge
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
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
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.
The three experiences trends set to shape the leisure travel industry in 2024
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.
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
Alaska Airlines Invests in AI Company Assaia to Enhance Turnaround Efficiency and Sustainability
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.
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?