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World TravelChina commits to ‘global gateway’ WTM London with largest-ever pavilion and extensive line-up of exhibitors
World TravelNew Research Reveals Travelers Are Two Years Ahead of the Travel Industry on AI
World TravelTaking a deep dive in Helsinki’s subterranean city
Under the Finnish capital lies a world of swimming pools, go-karting tracks, playgrounds – and even an art gallery The moon is an impostor. Swimming backstroke beneath its surface, I look up at craggy hollows in close relief. White rock undulates in all directions, a forest of peaks rising next to a desert of craters. Every time I trick myself into thinking I’m somewhere celestial, the sound of children splashing brings me back to earth. This is no lunar landscape but Helsinki’s underground swimming hall, excavated from granite bedrock and officially opened in 1993. These days, Itäkeskus uimahalli is one of the Finnish capital’s most visited leisure facilities, welcoming 400,000 people a year. Local people mingle with tourists, I will discover, during a week exploring Helsinki’s subterranean metropolis. Continue reading...
World TravelAccor Is Betting on Asia. Just Not the Same Way Everywhere
Accor clearly wants to grow in Asia. It just doesn’t want to do it the same way everywhere.
World TravelBrian Chesky Commits to Launching an AI Agent in 2027
Airbnb has talked for years about becoming an AI concierge. Now Brian Chesky has put a 2027 date on it — and he says the interface won’t look like a typical chatbot.
World TravelIn 1841, one train journey changed tourism forever: How modern holidays began
World TravelAgentic AI Is Raising Travel’s Tech Bill
Amadeus and Spotnana agree the plumbing for AI-powered travel costs more now. The industry still hasn’t settled who pays — or who captures the value.
World TravelPrince Harry Calls on Travel Industry to Put Destinations First
The Duke of Sussex and founder of Travalyst wants the travel industry to prioritize the health and value of the people and places it sells — because business success relies on the longevity of those destinations.
World TravelGBTA: Corporate travel industry confidence rebounds
World TravelBooking Holdings: Building a Long-Term Competitive Advantage
Incumbent brands have to ask themselves: if the technology gets democratized, what do we have that no one else can replicate?
World TravelUnderstanding AI’s Broad Impact
Travel brands have to evaluate if they're structured to let an agent handle the full relationship, and whether internal divisions may hold them back.
World TravelUber: Owning More of the Travel Journey
Every travel company that controls its own inventory is facing the same decision: let AI agents book it, or keep customers in the direct channel.
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