Aviation tech breakthroughs, biometric border control, AI in travel hospitality, and digital booking platforms revolutionizing travel.
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia roll out the SIJORI Smart-Pass on 18 October 2026, introducing unified biometric facial tokens and tax incentives across Singapore, Johor, and Batam.
Travog integrates corporate travel booking with a new Mastercard-linked T&E card, replacing manual receipt audits and personal employee card float for small and mid-sized enterprises.
Moscow integrates over 340 digital walking routes, augmented reality guides, and AI itinerary tools across Russpass, building a sovereign smart tourism ecosystem that connects 85 Russian regions.
Agoda names actor Riisa Naka as its brand ambassador in Japan, launching the 'GO GO with Agoda!' campaign to boost domestic ryokan and onsen bookings.
North American travelers can now use their existing Lyft accounts and payment methods to book rides across ten European countries starting October 2026, eliminating the need for local app downloads.
Emirates NBD partners with Visa and Tripadvisor to launch a free AI-powered travel assistant for UAE residents, integrating 1 billion reviews and cardholder benefits into a conversational planning tool.
Dubai Introduces Digital Nol QR Tickets for Metro, Buses and Trams as Visitors Gain a Paper-Free Travel Option
Argentina Prepares for Three Specialist Conferences Linking Tourism Policy, Education and Interactive Technology
Malaysia Tourism and Scapia Launch Campaign to Expand Indian Travel Beyond Kuala Lumpur
Kiribati Sets Its Sights On Travel Technology As Kiritimati And South Tarawa Explore A Bold New Tourism Future, Here’s The Update
United Airlines Brings Baseball Playoffs to the Skies with Starlink Wi-Fi and Revolutionary Live TV Streaming
UAE and Qatar Advance Smart Mobility and AI Infrastructure as GCC Travel Technology Enters New Phase
