Author: Art Ryan

PROMPERÚ has introduced a new AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at improving travel planning experiences for tourists visiting Peru, marking another important step in the growing adoption of artificial intelligence across the global tourism industry. The digital assistant is designed to help travelers access personalized recommendations, tourism information, and trip-planning support through AI-driven interactions. The launch reflects a broader trend in which tourism organizations worldwide are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into customer experiences and tourism services. PROMPERÚ Expands Artificial Intelligence in Tourism PROMPERÚ, Peru’s official tourism promotion agency, launched the AI-powered assistant as part of its wider digital transformation strategy focused…

TBO, one of the world’s leading B2B travel distribution platforms, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Vervotech to strengthen AI-driven hotel mapping capabilities across its global travel ecosystem. The collaboration highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern travel technology, particularly in improving hotel data accuracy, reducing duplicate listings, and streamlining booking experiences for travel companies and customers. TBO Strengthens AI-Based Hotel Mapping Infrastructure Under the renewed agreement, TBO will continue integrating Vervotech’s AI-powered hotel mapping technology into its expanding supplier network and travel distribution platform. The goal is to improve hotel entity matching across multiple data sources…

A powerful cultural initiative calls for global harmony through music and dance Dubai, UAE | 12th May 2026 – In a compelling artistic tribute to global unity, Indian performing artists based in the United Arab Emirates have come together to present “Mission Global Peace – Maithreem Bhajata”, a soulful recreation of the iconic hymn that once moved the United Nations to a standing ovation. Originally composed by Chandrasekarendra Saraswati and rendered at the UN in 1966 by Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi, the hymn carries a timeless message: cultivate friendship and conquer hearts, not nations. Reimagined for today’s world, the…

The government of the United Arab Emirates has unveiled one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence transformations ever attempted by any national administration. UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum disclosed that half of UAE government sectors will be transformed using Agentic AI in the next two years. The UAE plans to implement agentic AI transformation as part of positioning itself as the first national government in the world to use autonomous AI systems. The transformation, according to UAE officials, will go beyond mere automation. It will implement AI systems that can make decisions, execute tasks, operate processes,…

AppyThings, a Netherlands-based technology provider of API integration and AI solutions, will soon enter the Saudi Arabian market. The company aims to tap into the country’s fast-growing demand for enterprise solutions based on AI. This move is significant. The upcoming AppyThings Saudi Arabia AI Expansion highlights the company’s commitment to serving this dynamic region. The company provides services related to API management, cloud transformation, and event-driven architecture. In fact, the AppyThings Saudi Arabia AI Expansion is expected to contribute significantly to local technology adoption. The company is currently working with numerous clients around the world to deliver innovative technologies designed…

Process automation platform vendor Appian Corporation has announced enhancements to its platform, including support for agentic AI, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) protocol, and more. All enhancements are focused on enabling enterprises to scale their business automation safely and effectively. In Appian’s view, embedding artificial intelligence into enterprise business processes solves key challenges faced by most businesses. These include fragmented data, inadequate governance of data usage, and unreliable AI outputs. Smarter, Contextual AI Agents for Safe, Efficient Business Automation One of the most significant enhancements made by Appian to its platform is the expansion of its AI agent capabilities. In…

Google is elevating AI-powered shopping by bringing Klarna’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services directly into Gemini AI conversations. This development represents a significant change in the online shopping experience, merging conversational AI with instant financing in one seamless interaction. The collaboration supports Google’s expanding ambitions in AI-driven commerce while giving Klarna access to a massive audience of Gemini users, Google’s advanced AI assistant platform. AI Shopping Combined With Flexible Payment Options With Klarna integrated into Gemini chats, users could soon ask Gemini for product suggestions, compare pricing, and instantly view installment payment plans without leaving the conversation. This move…

Enterprise AI adoption continues growing fast with SAP launching a new program aimed at integrating autonomous AI agents directly into businesses. This new development by SAP comes after the company made an effort towards bringing together various AI solutions to form what it called “agentic AI” – decision-making workflows managed by AI systems. This program by SAP was recently unveiled at SAP Sapphire, SAP’s annual event where the CEO of SAP Christian Klein presented a new plan to join SAP’s Business AI platform with other automation capabilities in what they have called a “new Autonomous Enterprise” strategy. The Vision of…

AI Drug Discovery Startup Gets Cash Boost From Google London-based AI-focused drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs, owned by Google DeepMind, has raised $2.1 billion in financing to grow its artificial intelligence-based platform for developing medicines. The fundraising is one of the largest financings in the still-nascent field of AI in healthcare and speaks to the increasing expectations for the future of AI-designed pharmaceuticals. Rise of AI-Driven Drug Discovery Firms Isomorphic Labs, which was co-founded in 2021 by DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, is developing advanced artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of new medicines. Isomorphic Labs is looking to build on…

Australian online travel company Webjet is taking a deep dive into AI-powered travel with the launch of its new Webjet ChatGPT travel app with the aim of making searching for flights and hotels faster, easier and more intuitive. The integration enables travelers to plan their trips via natural conversations with ChatGPT. Instead of having to move between different travel sites, users can pose questions in everyday language and receive flight options, hotel recommendations, personalized suggestions, and trip planning assistance. The launch places Webjet among a growing group of travel companies using conversational AI to reshape how people search for and…

Dubai has launched the world’s first AI smart bus station. This marks another significant step toward becoming a global leader in the sphere of smart mobility and AI-based urban transportation. Developed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, this groundbreaking project is located at the Mall of the Emirates. It features innovative AI technology and environmentally friendly design. This event shows increased activity of Dubai when implementing AI-based infrastructure to make the transportation network smarter and more connected. AI and Real-Time Solutions Speed Up Travel Experience The newly created smart Dubai station is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and…

Tesla just took automotive safety another step forward by introducing the latest technology called Tesla Vision AI airbags. According to reports, this latest innovation allows the vehicle to anticipate unavoidable crashes before they occur and deploy airbags and seat belt systems before the impact. The manufacturer stated that this innovative Tesla Vision AI system will enable airbags and restraint systems to be deployed up to 70 milliseconds before the impact. While it may seem negligible, Tesla believes that such reaction time could save lives in case of a terrible accident and protect occupants from injuries. The Basics of Tesla Vision…

Google Counteracts AI-Enabled Hackers Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability. In a major milestone in the development of AI cyberattacks, Google announced it successfully thwarted a cybercriminal group of AI-powered hackers that used AI technology to target a zero-day vulnerability in its web-based administrative platform. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said the attackers employed AI technology to discover and develop a zero-day exploit. This exploit could enable them to circumvent two-factor authentication (2FA) on a popular web-based admin interface. This is among the earliest clear indications that malicious actors have begun to leverage generative AI. This lets them speed up and improve sophisticated…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way travelers search for and book hotels. Independent accommodation providers using eviivo can now gain direct visibility on AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Claude through a new partnership with DirectBooker. eviivo, a leading property management system for independent hotels and accommodation businesses, has become the first PMS partner to integrate with DirectBooker’s AI travel discovery platform.Partnership enables thousands of independent hotels to appear more effectively in AI-driven travel searches while directing bookings straight to their own websites instead of third-party online travel agencies (OTAs). Independent Hotels Gain Access to AI-Powered Travel Discovery As more…

Singapore is adopting a cutting-edge approach in tourism by rolling out the first-ever AI-powered robodog guides across two of the city’s leading attractions – Sentosa Sensoryscape and Mandai Wildlife Reserve. A pilot program, initiated by the Singapore Tourism Board in collaboration with Chinese travel company Mafengwo, will take place from April 18 until May 17, 2026. As the name implies, these robodogs will use artificial intelligence as well as Mafengwo’s rich content ecosystem to offer multilingual services. AI-Based Robodogs Deployed at Two Major Tourist Destinations The pilot will involve the deployment of AI-based robodogs at Sentosa Sensoryscape – a green…

A revolution is taking place in China’s industrial tourism, powered by artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and cutting-edge tourism experiences enabled by technological progress. Cities such as Wuhan are turning into the playground for AI-powered industrial tourism. Tourists can explore factories and industrial parks that use creative technologies such as robotics, automation and smart factories to produce goods for consumers. The growing emphasis on innovation and smart industry in China is fostering a surge in the popularity of industrial tourism. Tourists from across the world come to visit modern industrial parks and factories to learn more about advanced manufacturing and technologies…

Indian travelers are fast to adopt Artificial Intelligence for making their trip planning smarter and easier. In fact, AI for travel planning is quickly becoming a popular trend among Indian tourists. A new report reveals that 68 percent of Indian travelers are likely to use AI for planning their next trips in 2026. Artificial intelligence is being used for trip planning and tourism and it is changing the way tourists plan vacations. It helps in making personalized itineraries, budgeting and managing trip logistics. AI for Holiday Planning on the Rise in India One in three Indian travellers is using AI…

Qatar News Agency (QNA) has introduced multilingual news services in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. This shows the agency’s commitment to innovation in digital media on an international scale. QNA Upgrades AI News Service to Multi-Lingual Services The next step is the introduction of sophisticated language and artificial intelligence translation solutions. These allow the agency to expand its audience reach across the globe. The project is part of QNA’s digital revolution to ensure efficiency, accessibility and engagement through emerging technologies, said the QNA team. QNA seeks to simplify the process of publishing news in multiple languages through innovative AI translation services.…

Hong Kong Researchers Develop AI-Powered Road Safety Tool Researchers in Hong Kong are developing an innovative AI-powered application capable of detecting drunk drivers through real-time Cantonese speech analysis. This project aims to create an AI app to detect drunk drivers and could potentially transform road safety and intoxication detection worldwide. The project, led by Hong Kong Metropolitan University, aims to create what researchers describe as the world’s first artificial intelligence system specifically designed to identify alcohol impairment through spoken Cantonese. Moreover, the AI-driven app could allow users to instantly determine whether they are fit to drive after consuming alcohol. How…

AI Is Reshaping the Future of Global Tourism Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the tourism industry, introducing a new era of experiential travel and intelligent destination management. From customized travel planning to predictive analytics and real-time translation, AI-powered innovations are changing how people travel and how destinations manage tourism growth. As global travel demand continues to rise, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, and travel platforms are increasingly adopting AI technologies to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and support sustainable tourism development. Experts believe AI is becoming one of the most important drivers of innovation in the modern travel industry. Personalized Travel…