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Stewie humanoid robot standing inside an airport terminal before a Southwest Airlines flight

Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid Robots After Viral Passenger Flight

Southwest Airlines has banned humanoid robots from its flights after a robot named Stewie completed what appears to have been one of the first commercial ...
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Traveller looking worried while booking a holiday online after encountering a suspected travel scam on a laptop at home.

McAfee study says 48% of Germans fell for travel scams

Nearly half of Germans have already fallen victim to travel fraud, according to a new study from security firm McAfee. The research found that 48% ...
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Cruise passenger uses the MSC Cruises AI Concierge app on a smartphone while relaxing aboard a ship with ocean views in the background.

MSC Cruises unveils AI-powered Concierge

MSC Concierge, the powerful new conversational AI assistant, enriches the existing ‘MSC for Me’ digital ecosystem and helps guests seamlessly manage their cruise experience so they ...
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Woman using a smartphone with an eSIM while traveling in Italy, standing on a sunny terrace overlooking a coastal town.

How to use an eSIM for an Italy trip? Better travel with seamless mobile data

Traveling through Italy becomes far easier with an eSIM, offering instant mobile data, reliable coverage, and seamless connectivity without the hassle of physical SIM cards ...
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A white self-service EES registration kiosk at an airport border control point, featuring a touchscreen displaying a welcome message and an animated figure, alongside a fingerprint scanner and document reader

Portugal and Italy keep EES border checks for Brits

Portugal and Italy do not plan to exempt British travellers from Europe’s new fingerprinting and facial scanning checks, the European Commission has confirmed. The decision ...
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Uber Hotel Booking Launches in US but Is It Really Cheaper?

Uber has launched a new hotel booking feature for users in the United States, allowing travellers to reserve rooms directly through its app as the ...
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Traveler using smartphone eSIM in Paris with Eiffel Tower backdrop, highlighting mobile connectivity for European travel.

How eSIM Technology Is Reshaping Connectivity for European Travelers

Europe remains one of the world’s most visited regions, with international tourist arrivals continuing to climb through 2026. As travelers cross borders more frequently and ...
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The Virgin Voyages cruise ship Scarlet Lady sailing at sea, viewed from a low aerial angle, showing its white hull, red Virgin logo, and multiple passenger decks under a clear blue sky

Virgin Voyages Unveils Rovey, the First AI Crew Assistant Built with Google Cloud to Facilitate Cruise Bookings

Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud hasy unveiled Rovey, the cruise industry’s first AI Crew assistant, at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas. Developed in collaboration ...
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AI-powered robodog at Mandai Wildlife Reserve Exploria attraction interacting with visitors inside immersive digital exhibit space

AI-Powered Robodog Guides at Singapore’s Sentosa and the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has partnered with China-based travel platform Mafengwo to launch AI-powered, multilingual visitor guides at Sentosa Sensory scape as well as Exploria and Curiosity ...
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Choice Hotels Becomes First Major U.S. Hospitality Provider to Standardise on AWS AgentCore

Choice Hotels International has become the first major hospitality provider in the United States to standardise on AWS AgentCore, embedding artificial intelligence across its entire ...
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Google adds new hotel price tracking alerts tool for online users

Google has introduced a new feature that allows travellers to track price changes for specific hotels, expanding its suite of tools aimed at helping users ...
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Study setup with AZ-104 and AZ-204 books, laptop showing Microsoft Azure, and cloud graphics representing certification preparation for cloud computing careers

Complete Guide to Azure AZ-104 and AZ-204 Certification Success

Microsoft Azure certifications have become essential for IT professionals aiming to build a successful career in cloud computing. Among these, AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) and AZ-204 ...
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Complete Guide to ACT and Adobe Certification Exam Preparation for Travel and Tourism Careers

Introduction to ACT and Adobe Certifications In today’s competitive academic and professional landscape, standardized exams and professional certifications play a crucial role in shaping career ...
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EU to Replace Schengen Visa Sticker with Digital Barcode by 2028

The European Union is replacing the physical Schengen visa sticker with a fully digital system, anchored by an encrypted 2D barcode and a new centralised ...
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Singapore Airlines aircraft taxiing at Changi Airport with Vietnam Airlines planes in the background

Air passengers departing Singapore limited to two power banks each from 15 April

From 15 April, passengers departing Singapore will be limited to two power banks per person on board flights, as announced by the Civil Aviation Authority of ...
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Key focus on ‘AI in action’ in corporate travel planning at Business Travel Show Asia Pacific

AI continues to dominate corporate travel with recent market research into the global corporate travel sector reporting that two thirds – 66 per cent – of ...
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A Baidu Apollo Go autonomous robotaxi driving through a modern urban street in China

Over 100 driverless taxis stall in traffic in Wuhan, China, raising further concerns on passenger safety

A mass outage of Baidu driverless taxis in Wuhan left passengers stranded in moving traffic, raising fresh concerns about autonomous vehicle safety.  Authorities said more than ...
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Delta Air Lines aircraft flying above clouds with Amazon Leo satellite connectivity concept overlay

Delta to roll out faster Wi-Fi with Amazon Leo

Delta Air Lines has signed a long-term agreement with Amazon to introduce faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity using Amazon Leo satellite technology, with installation planned ...
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How Digital Entertainment Trends Are Reshaping Modern Travel Experiences

The travel industry is changing as digital habits play a bigger role in how people move, book, wait, relax, and spend. For many travelers, the ...
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SAS launches high-speed Starlink WiFi with free access for members

SAS is launching high-speed inflight WiFi powered by Starlink, offering free access to EuroBonus members as part of a new partnership with mobile operator 3. ...
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