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What will #travel look like in 2025? According to a recent Marriott survey, travelers are planning an average of 5.5 trips next year. Popular trends include reconnecting with roots through "heritage #holidays" and embracing adventure with "#bravecations." What’s even more exciting is the growing focus on #sustainability. AI is playing a bigger role in helping travelers make smarter, more conscious decisions, and younger generations are leading the way—combining adventure with purpose. And this is where we come in. Our #AI-powered travel "guru" is designed to do more than recommend destinations—it provides tailored advice, inspiration, and guidance to help you create trips that truly fit your style and priorities.

How is #AI changing the way business travel is done? In an interview with Travel Daily Media, our SVP of Global Sales, APAC Ben Wedlock discusses how AI is at the forefront of the #BusinessTravel travel evolution. Read it here: https://ow.ly/pbWa50UsH5B

5 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 2024 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 As a corporate travel executive, you know the field is always changing. It can be tough to stay ahead, but we're here to help you navigate these shifts. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 🔹 How are your travelers' needs changing? 🔹 How can AI help make your job easier? 🔹 What global changes should you be aware of? Our latest report dives into these questions and more! Explore the insights now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-n-Mu4X #CorporateTravelTrends #CorporateLodging #TravelerDemands #AI #Technology

How is #AI changing the way business travel is done? In an interview with Travel Daily Media, our SVP of Global Sales, APAC Ben Wedlock discusses how AI is at the forefront of the #BusinessTravel travel evolution. Read it here: https://ow.ly/pbWa50UsH5B BCDTRAVEL

What Are the Travel Industry's Biggest Challenges Going Into 2025? - Skift: In addition, 34% cited a lack of generative AI expertise and training while 33% pointed to data quality and inadequate technological infrastructure.

Virtual interlining continues to gain traction, providing OTAs with opportunities to innovate and differentiate their offerings. As for travellers, the benefits of virtual interlining, such as cost savings, enhanced connectivity, and personalized experiences, make it an increasingly attractive option. Read our latest blog post for more insight into the top trends in VI and how OTAs and industry insiders can leverage them to improve traveller experience, conversions, and revenue. https://bit.ly/3THZAPJ #aviation #traveltech #airlineindustry #virtualinterlining #AI #TravelTechnology #OTAInnovation

"AI is a powerful tool, but it works best when combined with human expertise and oversight." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dTfgDENh #TourismNewsAfrica #industrynews #BusinessAndTechnology #HospitalityAndMICE

Curious about critical steps hospitality companies must take to effectively implement generative AI? Read my latest article in Today's Hotelier, where I explore the transformative role of generative AI in the #travel industry! https://lnkd.in/eUb7t7Dk #TravelTech #GenerativeAI #HospitalityIndustry #Innovation

Elaborating on Emily Weiss (Accenture's Global Travel Industry Leader) recent article where she highlights how generative AI can help streamline and cut through the clutter of travel reservations. As an example, she specifically addresses its impact on the hotel industry, and we can of course envision the same techniques unlocking significant value across the broader hospitality/travel/leisure sectors -- cruise lines, tour operators, airlines, events, and beyond. For me, Emily’s second point "Extend Expertise" is where very large value unlock potential lies. By harnessing internal knowledge -- often residing in the heads of the company's front-line associates -- along with coupling key internal data (loyalty platforms, CRM, marketing analytics, revenue yield management, and reservations/operations) and integrating external data (competitive intelligence, weather, economic outlooks, etc.), companies can build and train internal, custom, large language models (LLMs) to power gen-AI specifically to several use cases. These use cases extend across driving revenue yields, occupancy/load, guest experiences, retention/loyalty/upsells, and more. Exciting times! – especially in hospitality where we can intersect physical service delivery and digital/gen-AI techniques. #travel #hospitality #AI #ono #PragShah

Discover how AI is reshaping the travel industry in this fascinating article! From enhancing customer experiences to boosting operational efficiency, AI is paving the way for a brighter future in travel. Don't miss out on this insightful piece! #AI #TravelIndustry #Innovation #travelgoals #marketresearch #mckinsey