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Ready to welcome AI-based functions, initially in the United States, the iPhone 16 just unveiled by Apple offers improvements in terms of both photos and battery life.

InterContinental hotel guests now have free access to the Timeshifter app, offering them tailor-made recommendations to combat jet-lag.

Star Alliance has just adopted Timatic AutoCheck, IATA's new-generation travel documentation and verification system that simplifies the formalities involved in entering a country.

New distribution channels, immersive hotel tours, AI to generate innovative ideas or simplify the processing of requests: Radisson is increasingly banking on technology for its MICE offering.

The new AI version of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, offers a series of new innovations. These include the possibility of simultaneous translation from one language to another.

Japan is one of the few countries where VTC services are virtually unknown. But faced with a shortage of taxis in certain places, the government has decided to open the floodgates to competition more in line with what we see elsewhere in the world!

Start-up Nannybag has entered into a partnership with Safe Bag to make life easier for travellers at Lyon, Nice and Toulouse airports.

IHG will soon offer an intelligent travel planner in its app, based on AI and Google cloud technologies.

Research site Cybernews.com has analysed the applications of 14 airlines. With worrying results, according to the site.

Requesting a late check-out via WhatsApp, ordering a drink by text message: this service will be available to all Hilton Group hotels worldwide by the end of 2024.

The Skyted mask offers a technological solution for professional conversations in complete confidentiality in noisy environments or on public transport.

Samsung's new Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone offers business travellers all the benefits of generative artificial intelligence.

The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) showcased the latest technological innovations, packed with artificial intelligence. The focus was on mobile equipment for business travellers.

Hyundai is taking its turn in the field of flying taxis. Supernal, its subsidiary specialising in advanced air mobility, has just unveiled an eVTOL project called S-A2.

In 2024, biometric technology and facial recognition will be used to allow passengers to fly without a passport or boarding card from Singapore. A revolution for the entire air transport industry...

Instant management of calls for tender, a platform offering immersive experiences: the Radisson group is banking on technology for MICE bookings.

Airbnb has announced the acquisition of GamePlanner.AI. This step marks a new phase in the evolution of the platform.

Ubigi launches Ubigi for Business, a new global 4G-5G connectivity solution that is both cost-effective and secure for businesses and their mobile workers.

Samsung's next Galaxy will feature a real-time translation tool based on artificial intelligence and directly integrated into the call function.

The France Tourisme Tech programme, designed to encourage the emergence of a start-up ecosystem around the world of travel, has unveiled its first 15 winners.