Voice guidance on local topics on smartphone while on the move, demonstration experiment in Saitama City, event information etc. by utilizing multiple AI

Demonstration experiments have begun for the smartphone app "Bashow," which provides audio guidance on topics surrounding the area to people traveling by car or other vehicle in Saitama City. By…

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American Airlines to integrate with Transportation Security Administration touchless ID to make airport security passage smoother for frequent flyer members

American Airlines will soon begin integrating the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) TSA PreCheck touchless ID for AAdvantage members. ID matching matches the member user's image with the existing passport photo.…

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Kyushu Tourism DX Consortium uses generated AI to promote tours around 7 prefectures, and demonstrates providing optimal recommended travel plans

The Kyushu Tourism DX Consortium is implementing the "Exciting Tourism Project - Kyushu DX Island Concept", which aims to revitalize tourism throughout Kyushu. We will develop and begin operation of…

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UK will make it mandatory to obtain a new electronic travel authorization “ETA” when entering the country, from January 8, 2025, costing £10, valid for two years

From 8 January 2025, non-European travelers will be required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) when entering the UK. Applications are accepted from November 27, 2024. Source link

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Kyoto City promotes touring around the Saga-Arashiyama area with digital maps and holds a “travel quiz”

Kyoto City will release the digital map "Saga Arashiyama Tour Guide" from November 1, 2024 as part of measures to alleviate congestion in the Saga Arashiyama area. A stamp rally…

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Property management solution operator collaborates with major Chinese private lodging site to launch new lodging agency management service

SOZONEEXT, which provides smart locks and remote property management, has entered into a strategic partnership with the private lodging platform "Xiaoju" and launched a new accommodation facility management service, "AKATSUKI."…

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Tokyo Metro and Navitime begin testing to provide information on “sitting route search” and estimate “seating probability”

Tokyo Metro and Navitime Japan have begun testing the possibility of providing services such as "sitting route search." We focused on changes in the congestion rate while trains stopped at…

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We asked about the impact and future of regional “Tourism DX” and “Tourism DMP” in an era where tourism strategies are formulated using data.

Report on a symposium on the theme of regional "Tourism DX". Experts discussed the understanding and education required for regional collaboration through the use of data, including DMP, and the…

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Accommodation reservation system Dynatec provides accommodation facilities with a reservation route for “Air + Accommodation” tours

Dynatec has started working with White Bear Family's Dynamic Package on its accommodation reservation system ``Direct In S4.'' Source link

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