NRAI President Sagar Daryani described the potential disruption as leading to “closure of business and job losses” across an industry generating US$78.9 billion annually and employing more than 8 million people.
Under the agreement, Provectus Enterprising Inc. and Fusion Global Solutions will work with Ethiopian Airlines to collect and process food and catering waste, converting it into biomass products that can be used for energy generation and other applications.
Through PaySelect’s network of regulated partners, hospitality businesses can collect international payments via local accounts in key source markets like Europe, the UK, and the US.
Manna’s drones can deliver small packages, from meals to phone chargers to medication, in roughly three minutes, flying at heights up to 80 meters before descending to drop off orders.
The move lets diners settle restaurant bills, grocery hauls, and taxi rides with nothing more than a casual wrist flick, no wallet fishing, card swiping, or cash fumbling required.
Slang’s platform ensures every call gets answered while generating valuable data about customer behavior.
Teams built AI tour guides that personalize itineraries, AR-led storytelling that brings ancient history to life, predictive demand insights that help tourism operators prepare for visitor surges, and real-time translation tools that break down language barriers.
Papa Johns framed the rollout as a way to reduce complexity, standardize workflows, and create a unified data layer spanning menu changes, promotions, labor planning, and inventory management.
The company has already deployed more than US$600 million across its partner network, which includes 20 Michelin-starred restaurants and 50 James Beard Award nominees, proof that even the culinary elite see value in the model.
Supy’s AI-powered invoice processing and mobile scan-to-count features eliminate thousands of hours of manual work.