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Can trip planning startups ever succeed?
By Christian Watts - Magpie
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April 15, 2024
If somebody builds the ultimate tool, which actually works, has access to all the world’s travel information and has all of the bells and whistles that one could hope for, does that mean people will actually use it?...
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Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
By Jitendra Sindhwani - IBS Software
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April 9, 2024
How popular events such as the total solar eclipse and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour throw a spotlight on the challenges of dynamic pricing....
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The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike
By George Richardson - AeroCloud
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April 5, 2024
Processes enhanced by AI boost passenger experience while making the jobs of airport workers easier across individual aspects of airport operations....
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3 essential AI-powered solutions travel companies must integrate in 2024
By Ivan Saprov- Voyagu
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April 1, 2024
AI can provide unparalleled opportunities for travel companies to streamline operations and enhance the overall customer experience. ...
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The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024
By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus
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March 29, 2024
Outpayce CEO David Doctor looks at how machine learning and AI are impacting travel payments....
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Key trends driving innovation in tours and packages
By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa
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March 22, 2024
Changes in consumer expectations along with the fact technology for selling multi-day tours is still in its infancy create a strong need for technical innovation in the tours and package business....
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Gemini, Google Travel and the threat to OTAs
By Christian Watts - Magpie
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March 15, 2024
Google Gemini, combined with Google Travel, could completely change the way consumers do their searching and planning for trips....
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How AI can prepare travel and tourism’s workforce for the green transition
By James Lever - Weeva
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March 6, 2024
AI has the potential to catalyze a skills revolution that could help address one of the travel’s most pressing challenges — reaching net-zero targets. ...
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Cabana founder on lessons learned from failed startup
By Scott Kubly
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March 1, 2024
Founded in 2019, Cabana offered a “hotel-on-wheels.” It had raised more than $17 million, had $2 million in annual revenue, and its more than 4,000 customers had booked 20,000 nights....
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How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
By Adam St. John – Sitata
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February 26, 2024
The technology needed to keep travelers informed and safe during unexpected crises already exists today. Travel insurance is the sector that holds the key to democratizing the benefits of duty of care travel technologies. ...
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What hotels can learn from Amazon, Netflix and the OTAs
By Frank Reeves - SHR Group
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February 23, 2024
The hotel industry finds itself at a crossroads: Change its strategy or lose guests. It’s not about mimicking the OTAs, but learning from their approach to build direct, meaningful relationships with guests....
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Next-gen customer service for hospitality: Balance high-touch, high-tech
By Dr. Ori Faran - Callvu
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February 16, 2024
Great personal service still matters in hospitality, but as consumers – especially younger ones – demand more self-service options, hotels also need outstanding digital options. ...
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Jeff Katz on Journera’s shutdown and why a connected trip still matters
By Jeff Katz - Journera
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February 12, 2024
Jeff Katz shares his lessons from trying to build Journera and why he still believes in the need for the industry to break down silos in a traveler’s journey....
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Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!
By Gaurav Bhatnagar - TBO.com
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February 8, 2024
TBO.com co-founder Gaurav Bhatnagar says the travel industry needs to stop pointing fingers at governments and tourism boards and instead take responsibility - and action - to reduce overtourism....
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How guest apps became the virtual concierge of today’s hospitality landscape
By Sjeel Koster – HolidayHero
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January 31, 2024
With guest apps, the future of hospitality is becoming more personalized, convenient and interconnected than ever before. ...
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