Internet Of Things

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Digitalisation is the answer for airlines

By Viewpoints | July 28, 2017

The airline industry is at an interesting crossroads, and recently has been in the press more than ever before, not always for the right reasons. NB This is a viewpoint by Raghunath Ramanathan, sen Read More

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The impact of emerging technology on corporate travel

By Linda Fox | April 10, 2017

Egencia has been taking a look at how technology such as artificial intelligence will effect the corporate travel world in the near, medium and long-term. Alongside Phocuswright, the Expedia-owned Read More

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Travel managers and the Internet of Things headache

By Viewpoints | February 9, 2017

The ‘Internet of Things’ is easily dismissable as just another buzz-phrase. However, as any travel professional with their finger on the pulse should recognise, this technology will impact every singl Read More

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Carnival to bring MagicBand-like, wearable medallions to cruise passengers

By Sean O'Neil | January 5, 2017

Much-hyped concepts "wearable tech" and "internet of things" may soon become practical realities for tens of thousands of travelers, as the cruise industry makes a massive investment in sensor-based t Read More

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Big data’s big journey

By Viewpoints | December 20, 2016

Of all the industries affected by the emergence of big data, travel has seen the most dramatic transformation. NB This is a viewpoint by Guy Marson, managing director of Profusion. The plethora Read More

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The automation and personalisation conundrum [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Marisa Garcia | July 29, 2016

The travel industry believes in the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) and personalisation - the problem is travellers may not be entirely convinced. Recent findings by Boxever on consumer at Read More

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Eight tech trends for the travel chief's watchlist

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2016

Pwc has done some legwork on the technology trends that should be on every chief executive's radar. The company has looked at 150 technologies and come up with the eight that it believes are most p Read More

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IBM and Gogo predict turbulence with detection algorithms and connected aircraft

By Martin Cowen | June 16, 2016

IBM's The Weather Company has linked up with Gogo Business Aviation to address the problem of in-flight turbulence, which costs the aviation industry $100 million a year. Nasdaq-listed Gogo is one Read More

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Gogo leads call for aviation connectivity standards to cope with the Internet of Things

By Sean O'Neil | April 7, 2016

Gogo, the in-flight internet provider, has underwritten a hefty report into what the Internet of Things (IoT) means for the aviation sector. One of its key calls is for the creation of industry standa Read More

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Why airports are slow to install beacons

By Benét Wilson | April 7, 2016

During a recent trip to Miami International Airport, I had the chance to try out the facility’s app, which is driven by beacons, or short-range, location-detection devices. Miami International is s Read More

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Linking mobile apps and beacons will change travel for the better

By Viewpoints | March 7, 2016

Imagine this - you make it through airport security okay but you're not looking forward to your cramped economy seat on the five hour flight. But as you approach your gate, your airline's mobile app l Read More

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As Marriott and other brands tap the Internet of Things, Enseo grows

By Juliana Shallcross | February 25, 2016

When it comes to hotel rooms, the Internet of Things (IoT) is more than just a universal remote. Nearly a decade ago, smart tablets began popping up on the nightstands in hotel rooms, giving guests Read More

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Hotels, wearables and the internet of things

By Viewpoints | January 28, 2016

A friend from a US hotel once said to me: "if wifi for our guests is a challenge, how will we be ready for what the internet of things will bring?" This is the real big data that’s no longer just c Read More

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Lights, cameras, interaction - easyJet uniforms get smart

By Martin Cowen | November 10, 2015

easyJet has linked up with an interactive fashion design business for new uniforms which will have wearable technology built in. Trials for the new uniforms will take place early next year. Cabin c Read More

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Internet of Things and other digital projects driving tourists beyond London

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2015

Cities up and down the UK stand to benefit from increased tourism through digital initiatives according to a report. The WTM Trends Report 2015, carried out in association with Euromonitor Internat Read More

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