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From Tourist Tax to Smart Tourism Governance

Citytax: The silent revolution transforming the digital management of tourism destinations Tourism digitalisation is no longer limited to improving visitor experiences or promoting destinations through online platforms. A new generation of GovTech and Tourism Tech solutions is beginning to transform one of the most complex and least visible areas of tourism management: the control, taxation…

digital governance, GovTech, short-term rentals, Smart Tourism, TourismTech, tourist tax

Hotels, Connectivity and Quality: Digital Tourist 2026 Sets the Course for Digital Tourism

Looking ahead, participants agreed on the strategic importance of the new hotel connectivity standard, supported by UNE178 and European measurement methodologies. The Digital Tourist 2026 Congress, held on May 8, once again placed technological innovation at the center of the tourism debate. Among the most outstanding sessions of the event, the MD8 Roundtable: “Hotels and…

digital destinations, Digital Tourist, hotel connectivity, Smart Tourism, Tourism Innovation

The Great Leap Toward Intelligent Neo-Tourism

Digital Tourist 2026, under the strong leadership of AMETIC and with Benidorm as its paradigm, shows how Spain is building a new tourism model based on data, Artificial Intelligence and collaborative platforms designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors Benidorm has once again become the great laboratory of Spanish smart tourism. Digital Tourist…

artificial intelligence, Benidorm, digital destinations, Smart Tourism, sustainable tourism, Tourism Innovation

Latin America drives global growth in adventure tourism

From the Amazon rainforest to the Andes mountains, as well as deserts, volcanoes, glaciers, and extensive coastlines, the region offers a wide range of activities such as hiking, rafting, surfing, and mountaineering Latin America is emerging as one of the key drivers of global adventure tourism, as travelers increasingly seek active experiences, closer contact with…

adventure, latinamerica, Smart Tourism, Sustainability, tourism economy

Google transforms travel planning with AI Mode

One of its most innovative features is the ability to generate fully personalized itineraries. Google has taken a major leap forward in integrating artificial intelligence into everyday life—this time, with a clear focus on the travel industry. With the launch of "AI Mode," the company is transforming its search engine into a conversational, interactive tool…

Conversational Search, Gemini Model, Google AI, Google IO 2024, Personalized Itineraries, Smart Tourism, Travel Technology

Growth in shopping tourism in the US, France and UAE driven by new retail destinations

France, with Paris at the forefront, continues to be a world leader in shopping tourism. Shopping tourism is booming in the United States, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), thanks to the development of new retail destinations in these countries. This growth is due to a combination of luxury brand expansion strategies, investments in…

Luxury, Retail, Shopping tourism, Smart Tourism

Tourist Hotspots in Spain to Provide Secure, Auto-Connected Wi-Fi With First Spanish Deployment of WBA OpenRoaming™ by WIONGO

WBA OpenRoamingTM sets a new global standard for public access Wi-Fi, removing barriers to connectivity while bringing greater convenience and security to the Wi-Fi ecosystem. Users will no longer need to search for Wi-Fi networks, repeatedly enter their login details, or constantly re-register to access public Wi-Fi. Spain becomes the latest country to join push…

Smart Tourism, smartsolutions, Spain, technologynews, Wiongo, Wireless Broadband Alliance

Tourism Innovation Awards 2020 is open for entries

Recognizes the most innovative proposals that offer a disruptive approach to Customer Experience or Management for the tourism and travel industry. Tourism Innovation Summit is today opening entries for the Tourism Innovation Awards 2020. The first physical event for tourism and travel leaders that will take place next November 25th to 27th in Seville, Spain…

Events, Smart Tourism

The aid to airlines will have to be granted without distorting the internal market

Brussels is also preparing a new amendment to these rules that would allow Member States to enter the capital of affected companies, thus allowing their nationalization The European Commission has pointed out that member states can grant aid to airlines affected by the coronavirus crisis, such as those that France and the Netherlands intend to…