Biometric tourism is expanding: Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has developed hotel check-in technology that allows guests to bypass the front desk and unlock their rooms with a smartphone. Are digital car rentals coming next?
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered translations that better handle idioms and context, along with live speech translation through headphones and expanded language learning tools; travelers can enjoy mixed-language conversations in real-time
Meet Flexrotor, Airbus' new solution for European coast guard units. Small, smart, and capable of taking off from a particularly small surface. What else can it do?
Starting next year, Lufthansa will install digital communication systems on 134 A320-family aircraft to enable real-time flight path adjustments, fuel savings, and improved operational accuracy. In two years' time, all EU aircraft will be required to carry the advanced systems
The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger
Edinburgh Airport has been completely closed to takeoffs and landings due to an "IT issue with the air traffic control provider." According to a statement from the airport, crews are working to resolve the issue
Technology giant Samsung has launched the Smart Tagged Baggage service that lets you place a tiny device in your suitcase and attach a location report to your lost luggage complaint. Initially, the service will only work with one airline, with others joining later
BTP will trial Live Facial Recognition at busy London stations, testing how well it helps identify wanted suspects and how the public responds; on average, over three million daily journeys are made across Great Britain
FITUR, the global benchmark for driving and promoting tourism, has announced it will expand its Travel Technology area by 50% in 2026, bringing 150+ global firms to the new Knowledge Hub in Hall 12, focused on AI, data, and digital innovation
Cyprus signs prestigious agreement in Riyadh to boost sustainability and technology, positioning it as a preferred partner in regional tourism and government collaborations. Deputy Minister of Tourism of Cyprus: “Saudi market is very promising”
Google is rolling out Gemini-powered translations that better handle idioms and context, along with live speech translation through headphones and expanded language learning tools; travelers can enjoy mixed-language conversations in real-time
Meet Flexrotor, Airbus' new solution for European coast guard units. Small, smart, and capable of taking off from a particularly small surface. What else can it do?
Starting next year, Lufthansa will install digital communication systems on 134 A320-family aircraft to enable real-time flight path adjustments, fuel savings, and improved operational accuracy. In two years' time, all EU aircraft will be required to carry the advanced systems
The American airline is launching a series of innovations to save time, improve the airport and flight experience, and provide personalized information. The upgrades rely on intelligence-based navigation tools meant to identify relevant features for each passenger
Edinburgh Airport has been completely closed to takeoffs and landings due to an "IT issue with the air traffic control provider." According to a statement from the airport, crews are working to resolve the issue
Technology giant Samsung has launched the Smart Tagged Baggage service that lets you place a tiny device in your suitcase and attach a location report to your lost luggage complaint. Initially, the service will only work with one airline, with others joining later
BTP will trial Live Facial Recognition at busy London stations, testing how well it helps identify wanted suspects and how the public responds; on average, over three million daily journeys are made across Great Britain
FITUR, the global benchmark for driving and promoting tourism, has announced it will expand its Travel Technology area by 50% in 2026, bringing 150+ global firms to the new Knowledge Hub in Hall 12, focused on AI, data, and digital innovation
Vibe renews its partnership with Sabre, giving agencies unified access to NDC flights, low-cost carriers, hotels, and MultiTicket fare options
Wizz Air's Amelia chatbot provides personalized service and access to four different languages, with human support available according to regional availability
