Overview

As artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technologies transform the travel industry, 2024 marks a pivotal opportunity to reimagine tourism. With international travel fully rebounding, the focus shifts to leveraging AI to enhance personalized services, optimize operations, and boost customer engagement, delivering scalable and impactful solutions.

The UN Secretary-General’s report underscores the importance of accessible technologies and AI solutions to bridge the digital divide. This vision forms the foundation of the UN Tourism Global Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech Challenge for Start-ups and Scale-ups, which aims to foster innovation in the tourism sector through practical and high-impact AI applications across the entire tourism value chain.

Who Can Apply?

• The challenge is open to individuals, teams, and companies worldwide.
• Applicants must be of legal age and capable of entering a contractual agreement.
• Submissions must include a detailed proposal outlining the innovative solution, its impact on the tourism industry, and a clear implementation plan.
• Proposals will be assessed based on creativity, feasibility, scalability, and potential to contribute to the sustainable development objectives of the tourism sector.

Application Procedure

Applicants should follow these steps to ensure their submission aligns with the Challenge criteria:

• Review Challenge Guidelines: Thoroughly read the Challenge Terms and Conditions on our website to ensure full compliance with all requirements.
• Select the Appropriate Category: Choose the category that best fits your project. Make sure it aligns with the objectives of the selected category.
• Prepare a Pitch Deck: Create a clear and engaging pitch deck in English, not exceeding 15 slides, that effectively outlines the problem, solution, impact, and business model of your project.
• Compile Necessary Information: Provide a complete list of your organization's website, social media profiles, and essential contact details to ensure smooth communication.
• Submit Your Application: Once all documents are ready and verified, complete the Application Form in English on our official website and submit it before the deadline.

Other Details

Goals

• Innovate: Foster AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and revolutionize traveler experiences within the tourism sector.
• Adopt: Ensure fair access to AI, enabling all communities to benefit from and engage with these technologies.
• Drive Growth: Promote AI solutions that streamline operations and elevate service quality, benefiting all stakeholders in the industry.
• Collaborate: Bring together governments, businesses, and experts to further the role of AI in tackling key tourism challenges.
• Shape the Future: Leverage AI to meet user expectations, from optimizing logistics to enhancing visitor experiences, reinforcing tourism as a key driver of economic growth.

• Launch : November 2024

Deadline submissions

• Submission deadline : March 2025

Announcement of winners

• Announcement of finalists : April 2025

Final Pitch

• Final Presentation :   To be determined

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