The government of Brazil announced upgrades to its electronic visa system, reducing processing times to less than 48 hours for travelers from key markets including the United States, Canada and Australia.
According to new findings from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), improving global entry systems could unlock US$401 billion in economic impact and generate 14 million new jobs across the travel economy.
OpenAI and PayPal announced a strategic partnership to enable instant checkout and expanded commerce capabilities within ChatGPT.
Expedia Group has released a study examining how the artificial intelligence boom is reshaping travel content and consumer behavior.
In the United Kingdom, the travel and tourism industry is observing a marked shift in planning behaviour: nearly one in five (18 %) of young adults (aged 25-34) are now using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to design their holiday itineraries.
On October 12, 2025, the European Union launched its new Entry/Exit System (EES) across external borders in 29 Schengen countries.