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Is the Metaverse a friend or foe to travel?
By Matthew Chapman - Vibe
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November 2, 2021
We shouldn’t overlook that to a significant extent the Metaverse is already upon us. Think virtual reality video gaming, crypto currencies, immersive online shopping experiences....
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COVID shows need for currency automation in travel
By Marc Padrosa - Kantox
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October 28, 2021
Here's how travel brands can benefit by automating the foreign exchange risk management process....
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Four truths about cloud-based management systems
By Warren Dehan - Maestro
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October 25, 2021
Here is what hotels need to know about cloud-based technology and property management systems....
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Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale
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October 22, 2021
There is no doubt that UAM is likely to become a fixture in the world of travel and transportation in the medium to long term. But to what degree is uncertain....
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Urban air mobility is taking off - every travel brand needs a plan
By Scott Davidson - Accenture
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October 19, 2021
The disruptive potential of urban air mobility is such that no travel company can afford to wait before thinking through the implications....
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Microservice tech is the future for hotels, part 2
By Anthony Hunt - Shiji Group
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October 18, 2021
In the second part of his analysis of hotel PMS architecture%2c Shiji Group%27s Anthony Hunt explains why microservice technology has benefits the industry needs to modernize....
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Microservice tech is the future for hotels, part 1
By Anthony Hunt - Shiji Group
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October 15, 2021
Legacy systems built on client-server architecture lack the efficiency and scalability now available in more modern technology. ...
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Why are women in leadership positions in the travel industry so rare?
By Anne Dolan - Clink
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October 14, 2021
Here's how the travel industry can push for more diversity and more roles for women on senior management teams and in the boardroom....
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Pandemic business travel is different, not dead
By Steve Black - Topia
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October 13, 2021
Business trips may become more valuable, strategic and appreciated than ever before....
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How digital-first can address hospitality labor shortages
By Lisa Barker - IBS Software
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October 8, 2021
Technology has the potential to reduce persistent staffing pressures while simultaneously improving the guest experience....
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Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate
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October 6, 2021
Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage...
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Hotels can afford to be greedy as 2021 enters its final quarter
By Carolyn Corda - Adara
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October 4, 2021
Predictable travel behaviors of the past are no longer and hotel marketers have formed a habit of attracting the bookings that they can in the short term, in case something changes in the future for the worse. ...
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Sounding Off: Some are moving beyond lip service with autonomous services
By PhocusWire
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October 1, 2021
Robotaxis are one thing, but how the world of autonomous vehicles can be used to enhance experiences in other areas of the industry is perhaps where the excitement of opportunity truly comes....
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Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?
By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency
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September 27, 2021
To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services....
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Sounding Off: Tripadvisor Plus changes show the complexity of travel subscriptions
By PhocusWire
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September 24, 2021
Tripadvisor's U-turn this week on the structure of Plus raises more questions than it answers about consumer and brand desire for subscription programs....
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