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We're at the early stages of an app that we believe will transform how travel is planned and booked. The traditional, clunky booking process has long been controlled by a few dominant players in a vast market. As it stands, the travel industry can be divided into two segments: online platforms and human travel agents. AI-driven travel solutions will capture a share of both, creating a new submarket. As one of the first movers in this space, a select group of AI travel companies will lead this emerging sector. Watch this space as we redefine how you book Flights, Hotels, Tours, Activities, Restaurants and more 🛫 Booked AI #travel #aitravel #booking #booked #bookedai

Travel Technology – Its Applications, Top Providers & Cost of OTA System: Provab Technosoft: Travel Technology Provider With PROVAB, travel agencies and DMCs are deploying top travel technology solutions to increase topline and profits. Technology has dramatically impacted the travel and tourism industry, transforming how people plan, book, and experience their trips. The internet … Continue reading → #Business #Services #Technology #Travel #US

Step into the shoes of your guests and understand their digital needs in travel. Our latest #MODIVMindset report reveals what travelers truly want - and what they could do without. As someone who practically lives out of a suitcase, these are the things that make or break it for me. Anyone else feel this way? #MakeWiFiFaster #GetTheBasicsRight #TravelTech MODIV Mindset: Travel Tech https://bit.ly/3Jcq3jz

New Year, New Experiences: Announcing Zeno’s Integration with Amadeus NDC-X At Serko, we believe that our value is not just in booking an itinerary, it’s about connecting companies and their travelers to an ecosystem of content and services that are the right fit for their unique needs. As an independent player, we are committed to giving buyers unfiltered access to the best and broadest range of supply possible. This is why we are so pleased to announce that Serko is set to break new ground in its multi-source retailing capabilities by integrating Amadeus NDC-X into Zeno Travel. Scheduled to go live in mid-2025, Serko’s corporate travel platform, Zeno, will feature NDC-enabled content through the Amadeus Global Distribution System. Through this integration, travelers will be able to shop and book NDC offers via Amadeus – including corporate-negotiated fares and personalized ancillary services – directly within Zeno’s connected trip experience. Amadeus’s largest TMC partner in New Zealand is Orbit World Travel (NZ). Niall White, Group Strategy and Corporate Director at Orbit welcomed the development, commenting “Orbit greatly values our strategic partnership with Serko. Our team is working closely with Amadeus and Serko, to ensure our customers can access all of the NDC-enabled content in the most user-friendly way, via the Zeno platform”. Bob Shaw, Serko’s Chief Strategy Officer had this to say "Serko is helping to shape the future of business travel, by partnering with the key players in the ecosystem. Partnering is core to who we are at Serko, and it is key to our vision of an open platform. Whether it is delivering competitive airline offers or other customized products, the addition of Amadeus NDC-X fits seamlessly with these goals, and we are excited to bring this to life in 2025.” The announcement comes hot on the heels of the Sabre NDC launch in Zeno earlier this year. This means that travelers will have access to one of the most comprehensive business travel experiences – allowing them to book and manage flights, accommodation, rental cars and access personalized retail experiences – right at their fingertips, directly through the Zeno platform.

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The two headline that jumped out to me was 'drafting on a digital-first mindset' and 'traveling without wrecking the planet'. Our mobile solutions allow you to deliver on travellers and travel organisers on both these fronts. Reach out to find out how. #travel #digital #traveltech

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Serko is thrilled to introduce the Amadeus NDC-x offering, which allows corporate clients to access NDC (New Distribution Capability) in Zeno.

Tours and packages are  among the longest standing offerings of travel and are still relevant up to this day with packaged travel taking up an estimated 34% of the overall travel booking volume according to data from Statista. In fact, there is a lot of reason to expect that the advent of artificial intelligence-based planning possibilities will make it easier to buy combined travel products, hence increasing the share of packages in the overall travel market. Here is an interesting article on the trends and changes in consumer expectations that could significantly impact the technology landscape for touring and packaging; #travelagents #ATIBusinessGroup #TravelUpdate #TravelNews #TravelBooking #TravelTrend #TourAndActivities

One of the bizarre aspects of the travel industry: Despite more than twenty years of online travel booking and metasearch platforms, travel booking is still anything but a seamless and pleasant experience. Customer research confirms the online travel booking experience is more nerve-wracking than ever: Three out of four travelers regularly abandon their shopping carts on booking sites due to too many options and being overwhelmed. Research even suggests that for some, booking a hotel can be as daunting as purchasing a car or securing a mortgage. What's the underlying cause for this? Massive complexity. This complexity arises mainly from two issues: 1️⃣ Fragmentation → The travel industry is a highly fragmented ecosystem without seamless integration for bookings like flights, hotels, activities, and in-destination mobility in one cohesive place. Consequently, travelers in the U.S. navigate an average of 277 websites to craft an ideal itinerary that suits their specific preferences. 2️⃣ Personalization → Travel is deeply personal. Industry experts, including my business partner Saad Saeed from our travel-planning app Layla, estimate that individuals subconsciously weigh hundreds of different parameters when planning their next vacation. Current online booking platforms, with limited filtering options, fail to meet the extensive personal needs and desires of travelers. What's the path forward? Simplifying the booking experience is essential to bridging the gap from travel inspiration to actual booking. Next-generation social media tools and platforms are poised to offer a more immersive and personalized booking experience that significantly reduces complexity and integrates direct booking functionalities.