Traveler Experience

September 27, 2024

World Tourism Day: Technology as an Enabler

“As the world navigates complex global challenges, the tourism industry stands as a vital force for promoting peace and harmony. Tourism facilitates cross-cultural exchange, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together and encouraging mutual understanding. It serves...
September 27, 2024

World Tourism Day 2024: Tourism and Peace

“Tourism, traditionally seen as a means of leisure and recreation, has a deep potential to promote peace and understanding among people. At the heart of this potential lies not only hospitality but also the growing influence...
August 14, 2016

Why the Great Indian Developer Summit is the place to be in India

This April, Bangalore — India’s Silicon Valley — is the hot spot for developers from across country, as Asia’s largest developer gathering kicks off. The Great Indian Developer Summit features 200 sessions, 114 speakers from around the world,...
March 31, 2016

Why digital wallet payments are about more than convenience for airlines

As digital wallet solutions like Apple Pay and Google Wallet become accepted in the travel industry, airlines can start reaping rewards and customer loyalty. In addition to in-flight purchases, JetBlue customers will soon be able to...
June 2, 2016

What this visionary film suggests about the future of augmented reality in travel

Virtual reality has staked a claim on travel. Interactive, immersive technology aligns well with the objectives of travel marketers, making the medium ideal for marketing travel experiences of all kinds. While VR (and 360 video) have...
February 4, 2016

What stats reveal about travel behaviors by generation

Travel statistics reveal that a customer’s generation can play a significant role in purchase habits. For travel suppliers, understanding the differences in Generation Xers, baby boomers and millennials is key to effective customer segmentation. “It’s clear...
February 2, 2016

What hoteliers can do to leverage mobile hotel booking trends

Hotel bookings have changed immensely in the past decade, driven by the instant gratification of the mobile revolution. With last-minute inventory liberated by the likes of HotelTonight, it’s more important than ever for hotel revenue managers...
March 31, 2016

Travel hacker? Status chaser? New airfare search app uses cost of miles earned as search criteria

Travel inspiration is often a mixed bag. It’s not always simple and straightforward to explore potential trips without a fixed destination or specific date. Thankfully, Big Data is coming into the fold, powering new interfaces that...
March 31, 2016

Three millennial trends to get you thinking about your payment process

In less than a decade, millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce. The generation of the confident and self-expressive “youngsters” born between 1980 and the early 2000’s will be the largest group of travelers...
April 27, 2016

They could have been a contender: Airlines that forgo connected operations risk a knock-out

It’s no secret that the airline landscape is more competitive than ever, but how to come out ahead of the competition has largely remained an unanswered question. Technology has been viewed as a saving grace and...
October 28, 2020

The Rise of Rural Tourism with COVID-19

I hail from a small village in the Northern region of India. I have spent a lot of time in my village during my childhood days, and hence I have a special bonding and penchant for...
April 13, 2016

The perfect trip through instant personalization: How mobile, data and social are transforming travel

Personalization has been one of the biggest travel buzzwords for a while now. Consumers expect a superior and tailored service from travel, and look to technology to get the best experience. But the true key to...

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