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AI tightens visa rules for Russian tourists
The European Union has tightened visa rules for tourists coming from Russia. The decision may affect the hotel and tourism business that relies on Russian guests.
Six steps to take before changing your hotel PMS
Hospitality Net has presented a six-step framework to be completed before a PMS (property management system) change for hoteliers: goal setting, ecosystem mapping, data cleansing, process redesign, team accountability and vendor evaluation.
In the age of artificial intelligence, the main advantage in hotel sales is trust
While artificial intelligence provides buyers with market information almost instantaneously, trust built through consistent service and a history of relationships stands out as the only advantage that hotel sales teams cannot afford to lose.
An artificial intelligence project that issues warnings before problems arise in hotels has received TÜBİTAK support.
The Talya QMS-AI project, which aims to transform quality management in the hospitality sector, has won R&D support from TÜBİTAK. The system is designed to provide warnings in hotels before problems arise.
Azerbaijan and Central Asian countries signed a joint declaration
The Joint Declaration signed at the 8th Consultative Meeting of Heads of State in Turkmenbashi emphasized the importance of close cooperation in the fields of tourism, transport and digital cooperation.
McKinsey: Global energy demand will increase by 20% by 2040
At the McKinsey webinar, it was reported that global energy demand will increase by 20% by 2040, and airlines expect a 70% increase in fuel costs in 2026. This will also affect the costs of the hotel and catering sector.
Tourism is also on the agenda in US-Azerbaijan economic cooperation
New directions of economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and the US are being discussed; besides trade and investment, tourism is also on the agenda.
AQTA has detected serious violations at the "Piano Hall" wedding venue
AQTA conducted an inspection at the "Piano Hall" wedding venue in Baku's Nizami district and found serious violations at the public catering facility, including unfit mushrooms and black caviar.
Kutlerri.ai has raised 4 million dollars for artificial intelligence services for restaurants
The US company Kutlerri.ai has received a $4 million investment from Houston-based Narahari Investments to expand its AI-powered managed services for restaurants. The company ties payment to results.
Lawsuit against McDonald's: AI tool shares data with franchisees
McDonald's has been sued in federal court in the US over an artificial intelligence tool that helps franchisees set prices. The lawsuit alleges that the tool transmits sales data that should not be shared among competing franchisees.
AI tools in restaurants face employee and customer resistance
In some networks, concerns about the inaccuracy and inefficiency of artificial intelligence tools have proven justified; experts say that operators should implement these tools gradually.
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