The Tourism Enhancement Fund of Jamaica, in collaboration with Carnival Corporation & plc, successfully hosted a Sourcing Readiness Forum, bringing together Jamaican businesses and Carnival’s procurement team to explore opportunities for local suppliers to serve the cruise line. This event showcased the commitment of both organizations to strengthening the Jamaican tourism sector and fostering economic growth.
Carnival Corporation & plc held a sourcing readiness forum in Jamaica, aiming to strengthen its partnership with the country and support its tourism sector by identifying local businesses capable of supplying its global cruise lines.
Alibaba.com, the B2B arm of Alibaba Group, is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with a new AI-powered sourcing tool designed to simplify the process for American buyers seeking suppliers in China and other countries. This AI agent, functioning as a chatbot, utilizes natural language processing to streamline the search for suppliers and automatically send requests for quotes based on the buyer’s criteria.
