KINGSTON, Jamaica — Artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and the future of Jamaica’s tourism economy will be placed at the centre of Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) 2026, according to the Ministry of Tourism. In a statement, the ministry said the week, from September 27 to October 3, will be held under the theme “Digital Agenda…
Jamaica is putting artificial intelligence and digital transformation at the heart of Tourism Awareness Week 2026. From destination marketing and visitor experiences to workforce development and tourism innovation, the week will showcase how Jamaica plans to use emerging technology to shape a smarter, more resilient and people-centred tourism industry. KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica will spotlight artificial…
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. The high-profile event to be held…
By Salami Abdul MOHAMMED The tourism industry contributed US$4.82 billion to Ghana’s economy in 2024 which made up 5.7 percent of its GDP. Tourism employs 370,000 Ghanaians directly. Compared to its African neighbors such as Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, Ghana is underperforming. With Ghana having recently come out of stabilization and now seeing its cedi…
ITB Berlin 2026: 60 years as international platform for tourism, markets, and innovation On the day before the start of ITB Berlin 2026, the global travel industry turns its attention to the German capital for three days. From 3 to 5 March, on its sixtieth anniversary, the World’s Leading B2B Travel Trade Show gathers nearly…
