The travel industry is on the cusp of a major transformation, driven by the rise of autonomous AI agents, according to a new report from Phocuswright.  These intelligent assistants, capable of learning, adapting, and executing tasks without constant human supervision, have the potential to revolutionize how we plan, book, and experience travel.

The airline industry is increasingly prioritizing direct sales, recognizing the importance of owning the customer relationship in the evolving landscape of air retailing. This key trend emerged from the “Next 10 Years: Air Retailing” session at the Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference today.

Catalonia has inaugurated its stand at the World Travel Market in London, one of the largest tourism fairs in the world, to increase its capacity to attract more high-value British tourists.

This space hosts more than 30 businesses, 23 of which are private, focused on “increasing the number of tourists from the United Kingdom”.

The State of Qatar, represented by Qatar Tourism (QT), is making a significant impact at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 in London, running from November 5 to 7. Leading a delegation of 33 partners from the tourism sector and four collaborating institutions, QT is highlighting the nation’s latest developments and offerings in tourism.