14 May 2026

Ibiza Unveils Next-Generation Tourism System: A New Digital Era for the Island

Ibiza is transforming the way it manages tourism with the launch of an innovative Tourist Destination Management System, as announced by the Consell de Ibiza. Designed to enhance the island’s international reputation, this state-of-the-art system aims to make Ibiza’s tourism more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable. Central to this initiative is a virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence that communicates in 95 languages and an extranet facilitating business management and content updates. As the system prepares for a June debut, businesses are encouraged to join this digital transformation, promising to elevate their visibility and integrate into a data-driven ecosystem. With the system already supporting eight languages and an inventory of tourist resources, this is a pivotal move towards modernising Ibiza’s promotional strategies and sustainability efforts.

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