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Are we layering AI agents on top of an already broken data foundation that was never fit for machine consumption?...
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According to David Armstrong, CEO and co-founder of HolidayPirates Group, the future of e-commerce is scroll-first, not search-first. Why is travel unprepared?...
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AI no longer a tool: It’s the new travel operating system
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August 13, 2025
As travel companies rethink their tech infrastructure, AI is becoming the backbone of modern operations....
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August 4, 2025
As the planet nears key climate tipping points, Bookmundi CEO Rasmus Juul-Olsen stresses the need for the travel industry to act....
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How AI is transforming travel safety for real people
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July 23, 2025
Riskline CEO Suzanne Sangiovese discusses how AI can change the game and improve traveler safety....
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How order management systems could create a new era of connected travel
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July 21, 2025
Cyril Tetaz, EVP of airline solutions at Amadeus, breaks down six ways order management systems will impact connected travel....
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Instagram's Google integration: A game changer for travel marketing
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Mario Gavira discusses Instagram's Google integration, calling the implications "profound" amid the visual storytelling era....
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4 ways travel companies can build resilience
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July 7, 2025
Accenture's Emily Weiss lays our four areas where travel leaders should focus their time, effort and resources in order to build resilience....
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Loyalty in transition: Why the right rewards and ancillaries matter
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Aleksander Kaczmarek, vice president of loyalty partnerships at CarTrawler, discusses the need for travel rewards that drive loyalty and revenue....
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Why hospitality technology has a duty to support digital accessibility
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June 30, 2025
PriceLabs co-founder and president Richie Khandewal discusses the need for inclusive software in hospitality tech....
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Travel AI is fragile—can adversarial training fix that?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - T2Impact
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June 27, 2025
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal of tech consultancy T2Impact, delves into the challenges of integrating AI with legacy infrastructures....
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The future is hybrid: Navigating the ‘length of stay’ challenge in STRs
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June 10, 2025
Shay Many, senior director of product management at Guesty, highlights the need for a hybrid approach to LOS pricing....
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The (yet to be realized) customer benefits of NDC, dynamic pricing, offers and orders
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June 6, 2025
Mike McCormick, partner at Travel Again Advisory, explores the tangible benefits of NDC for airline customers....
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