GLOTECH Online Panel: Advances in Hospitality and Tourism Technology and Innovation

This special session brings together board members of the International Federation for IT in Travel and Tourism (IFITT) to explore the latest advances shaping the future of hospitality and tourism. As the leading global community bridging research, practice, and education, IFITT provides unique insights into how emerging technologies—from AI and robotics to big data and immersive experiences—are transforming the way destinations, businesses, and consumers interact. The panel will highlight IFITT’s mission, the role of the ENTER conference, and future directions for innovation in hospitality and tourism technology.

International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT)

The International Federation for Information Technology and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) is the world’s leading independent community dedicated to advancing knowledge on ICT in travel and tourism. Bringing together academics, industry leaders, and professionals, IFITT fosters collaboration, dialogue, and the exchange of pioneering ideas. Through its initiatives, IFITT bridges research and practice, ensuring innovative insights reach both classrooms and boardrooms.

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At the heart of this mission is the ENTER eTourism Conference, IFITT’s flagship global forum that showcases cutting-edge applications of ICT in tourism. Guided by President Professor Jacques Bulchand Gidumal (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain) and the IFITT Board, the federation connects a vibrant network of more than 10,000 followers spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Australia.