Feature

Trip.com launched in-app chatbot built on OpenAI

By News Agencies Trip.com is launching a new chatbot within its app that is built on an API from OpenAI — maker of ChatGPT. Known as TripGen, the tool offers a conversational interface similar to ChatGPT and other natural language processing chat tools.  Trip.com says users can ask complex or vague questions and instantly receive tailored […]

Hotels

Al Bandar Rotana declares amazing beginning of 2023 results

Al Bandar Rotana, the renowned 5-star hotel nestled in the heart of Dubai, has recently announced remarkable beginning of 2023 results thanks to their innovative digital marketing strategy. The hotel’s revenue growth exceeded all expectations, proving the efficacy of its digital marketing initiatives. Over the years, the hotel has been putting greater emphasis on digital […]

Food

Mexican Destinations with unique Culinary Tourism

By Staff Reporter Culinary tourism is perfect for food lovers who yearn to experience new aromas, sensations and flavors through the senses and above all, the palate. Although Mexico paints itself alone in gastronomic matters, three cities are on the cusp of flavor. They will also be the most popular in culinary tourism this 2023, […]

Editor’s Note

2023: How will we travel?

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions as 2023 has just started. It’s for our future travel destinations and the way we will travel. What hosts do we want to find? Which tourists do we want to be? How do we want to travel in 2023? Break from pandemic, a truly new situation for most of […]

Cover

Sailing vacation, best way to spend holidays in 2023 

By Staff Reporter Sailing holidays offer a range of experiences, from the excitement of the open sea to the peacefulness of a harbor, making them a perfect activity for travelers of all skill levels. With proper preparation and planning, sailing can be an enjoyable way to relax, see new places, and create long-lasting memories. Whether […]

Feature

MakeMyTrip looks to grow its luxury homestay segment

By Netpal Travel Bureau  Online travel company MakeMyTrip (MMT) has partnered with Mumbai-based Lohono Stays that specialises in the luxury vacation rental market in India. The objective, according to the company, is to further accelerate the growth of luxury home stay segment in the country, especially ahead of the festive season. “We have been steadily […]

Destination

Remote work community in Tuscan mountains

By Netpal Travel Bureau Surrounded by woods on the Monte Amiata lava dome, the Italian village dates back over 1,000 years, Santa Fiora is an amazing ancient ‘borgo’ in Maremma, south of Tuscany. But it wasn’t Santa Fiora’s natural beauty that first drew us in. After launching KINO – a start-up that brings digital nomad communities to Italy’s undiscovered gems […]

Trade

Travel Advisors Reveal What’s Selling in 2023

By Staff Reporter Travel advisors say their clients are choosing vacations that virtually blanket the globe in 2023. It includes a mix of European and exotic destinations, cruises, active adventures and romance trips. According to a spokesperson of one Destination Management Company, “Business looks great for 2023. We are optimistic that the honeymoon and destination wedding […]

Hotels

Hotel, restaurant price rise hits 31-year high

By Netpal Travel Bureau Price inflation in hospitality businesses rose to the highest level for more than 30 years as operators were forced to pass on surging costs to customers. Hotel and restaurant price inflation hit 11.4% in the year to December 2022, the biggest rise since September 1991. This marked an increase on the […]

Editor’s Note

New perspectives on travel and tourism industry 

The promising developments of 2022 will bear fruit during 2023. The businesses that have weathered the storms of late and those that continue to do so are using their strengthened resolve to propel them in the future. The year 2023 is pivotal for many companies as they will see a return to strategy. The tourism […]