Exclusive Interview – James Jianzhang Liang, Co-founder, Executive Chairman of the Board, Ctrip As the travel industry comprises nearly 10% of global GDP, huge opportunities still lie ahead, with online …
Category: INNOVATIONS & TECHNOLOGIES
“TECH” JUST ANOTHER FOUR-LETTER WORD?
For many, travel and tourism “tech” is increasingly a mind- boggling minefield – to be negotiated with extreme caution. Technologies of numerous kinds are constantly being conceived or invented, evolving, …
HOSPITALITY AND A.I.
AI WILL CHANGE THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY In this edition of his regular report, David Esseryk takes a closer look at how Artificial Intelligence is starting to impact the industry, and …
GROW DIRECT BOOKINGS BY 25%? YES, YOU CAN…
Avvio’s Allora platform leverages AI to boost business for hoteliers Avvio is a leading provider of direct booking technology and digital marketing, with a guarantee to grow hotels’ direct bookings …
INCREASING THE NEED FOR SPEED IN 2018 AND BEYOND
Tim Hentschel, CEO and Co-Founder of HotelPlanner.com, outlines the five group booking trends and why hotels need to heed the wake-up call.
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WHEN TWO GREAT NAMES GET TOGETHER
Harman – “powered by Samsung” – bringing a whole new world of opportunities to the hospitality market In one of the most important announcements affecting the global electronics industry in …
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF DESTINATION MARKETING
Jenna Qian is CEO of Destination Marketing at Ctrip, leading a business that connects destinations with people. We asked Ms Qian how destination marketing is changing over time.
