​Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has launched a new trade incentive to win a river cruise on the Danube.

The incentive coincides with the airing of the first episode of the new four-part ‘Angela Rippon’s River Cruises’ documentary, filmed onboard Scenic and starting at 8pm on May 9, on Channel 5 and via streaming.  

​Hotel booking portal Agoda is taking the power of artificial intelligence to a whole new level with the unveiling of an innovative hotel discovery feature. This feature makes it easier for travelers to get answers before deciding on their accommodations. The recently introduced Agoda AI travel tool is one of the latest examples of technology built on top of generative AI. Moreover, it has the ability to offer real-time answers, personalized hotel recommendations, and an enhanced property exploration experience via Agoda’s platform.  

​The global travel and tourism industry is undergoing rapid transformation thanks to Artificial Intelligence. AI is reshaping how travel companies manage bookings, customer experiences, distribution systems and operational efficiency. The travel trade stands at the threshold of a new era of digital transformation powered by advanced tourism technology. This technology includes everything from AI-driven automation to predictive analytics and intelligent personalization.  

​Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, to launch Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, in partnership with USquare as development partner.
   
The agreement was formally signed at a full-house event attended by senior leadership from all three organisations, including Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers, Dimitris Manikis, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Govind Mundra, Head of Development for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, along with Ubaid Ur Rehman Shaikh and Muhammad Umeed, Founders of USquare Luxe Properties. The event saw overwhelming interest from investors and brokers, with attendance exceeding capacity and Expressions of Interest registered on-site—reflecting strong demand for the project even amid evolving global market conditions.  

​Tokyo, once again, is poised to be at the heart of innovations in AI-led tourism thanks to WiT Japan 2026. This event promises to bring to Tokyo the world’s brightest experts in travel technology, hospitality and artificial intelligence for focused discussions on WiT Japan 2026 AI travel technology trends.