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AI supports Uzbekistan’s 12m tourism target
Industry representatives say artificial intelligence is now used in pricing algorithms, occupancy monitoring and customer analytics. Discussions at the Hotel Business Forum in Tashkent focused on how data tools can support capacity growth and operational efficiency.
Art
'Vivid' frescoes emerge from Ancient Roman villa in Pompeii
Amid the remains of a villa near Pompeii, a hard-hatted conservationist scrapes away centuries-old ash to reveal a red fresco. For the first time, visitors will be able to see the renovations at Villa Poppaea, a pleasure palace of Ancient Rome destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
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Palazzo Altemps: a hidden museum of ancient sculpture in the heart of Rome
Amid Rome’s crowds of tourists and souvenir stalls, a Renaissance palace offers an escape from the chaos.
Just steps from the city’s busiest sights, Palazzo Altemps is a hidden gem where world-class Roman antiquities sit in near-empty rooms. Watch the video above for more.
Silk Road Adventures
Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital.
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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics
Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.