No Passport, No Problem: Italy's Digital Renaissance By Priyal Dutta 21 May 2024 Travellers at Milan’s Linate Airport and Catania Airport in Sicily are testing a new facial recognition system called FaceBoarding. This technology allows passengers to move through security checkpoints using only their faces.
China's CAS Space Plans 'Space Tourism Vehicle' to Travel by 2028 By Priyal Dutta 17 May 2024 CAS Space, a Chinese commercial space company, has announced that its "space tourism vehicle" will make its first flight in 2027 and travel to the edge of space in 2028.
The Race for the Sky: Can Jeddah Tower Surpass Burj Khalifa? By Priyal Dutta 17 May 2024 Jeddah Tower, a futuristic wonder in Saudi Arabia, intends to surpass the height of the Burj Khalifa and transform the skyline with its majestic design, which is one of the most recent travel trends.
Pride Hotels Unveils Wellness Resort in Gujarat By Priyal Dutta 17 May 2024 Pride Hotels Group has added the Pride Elite Wellness Resort Becharaji to its portfolio. The resort is located in the historic town of Becharaji, Gujarat, near landmarks such as the Sakeshwar Jain Temple and the Modhera Sun Temple.
IHG Signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Nepal By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort to develop Crowne Plaza Resort Nepalgunj in Nepal.
Skyscanner Launches Its New Generative AI Travel Planning Tool By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Skyscanner has introduced Savvy Search, an innovative AI-powered feature that uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT to provide personalized travel suggestions and detailed destination insights directly in the app.
Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts Unveils MAATI in Nainital By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its newest resort, MAATI - Signature Collection by Eight Continents, in the picturesque Himalayan Lake town of Nainital.
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort Opens on the Shores of Ras Al Khaimah By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 The Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Hotel & Resort, managed by Al Hamra Real Estate Development LLC, opened on May 13th in Ras Al Khaimah. The 5-star resort aims to offer a luxurious experience by blending the charm of the Arabian Gulf with French sophistication.
UAE Announces Introduction of New 10-Year Blue Visa By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 In a new travel trend, The UAE has introduced a 10-year "Green Visa" for individuals who have contributed significantly to environmental sustainability. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced this during a UAE Cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi.
Leisure Hotels Group Expands into Vrindavan with Brij Eternity By Priyal Dutta 15 May 2024 Leisure Hotels Group, an experiential resort chain across North India and the largest in Uttarakhand has announced the launch of Brij Eternity, a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Vrindavan.