Catégorie : Novelties & Innovation

A traditional restaurant interior, based on Michelin starred restaurant Kikunoi Honten in Kyoto, Japan. First described using ChatGPT (by OpenAI), then imagined by Midjourney. 🖼️ What should we imagine next? 🤔 Prompt: « A photo of a traditional Japanese restaurant interior with tatami mats, shoji screens, and a low black lacquered table surrounded by floor cushions,…

A few years ago, the foodtech sector was dominated by delivery drivers on scooters zipping across cities to get an emergency loaf of bread to your door within the hour — and investors were going mad for it. But with a cost of living crisis and no pandemic lockdowns to contend with, speedy grocery startups…

Mobility in Europe has seen a significant transition, driven by the need for sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. European startups are playing a crucial role in this transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and new business models to create efficient, eco-friendly mobility options that cater to the needs of modern society.New electric car registrations reached nearly 3.2…

How will generative AI make a meaningful impact on the hotel industry? The possibilities surrounding AI implementation are vast and top of mind for hotel owners, investors, operators and other hospitality industry stakeholders. PwC estimates that by 2030 AI will potentially contribute some $15.7 trillion to the global economy, a reason why major hotel chains…

TikTok and Google Maps make for a ‘killer combination’ for many young people planning their travel itineraries. Here’s an example of how one person is using it Jun 11, 2024 In recent years, short-form video content has become impossible to ignore. Almost every social platform, from Instagram Reels to YouTube Shorts, now offers its own…

Source: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel-logistics-and-infrastructure/our-insights/the-state-of-tourism-and-hospitality-2024 1. Growth in Domestic and Regional Travel: • Domestic travel is projected to increase by 3% annually, reaching 19 billion lodging nights by 2030. • Intraregional travel, especially in Europe and Asia, is experiencing substantial growth due to reduced travel barriers and increased regional connectivity. 2. Expansion of the Luxury Travel Market: •…

One of the great/weird things about iPhotos is the ‘this day today’ feature. It brings up memories, both good and not-so-good. Today, it popped up a photo of Travis Kalanick hanging out backstage at Loic’s Le Web in 2009. Travis, in case you didn’t know, is the co-founder of Uber along with Garrett Camp. Uber…

The boundaries between finance and travel are blurring. Finance companies are expanding into adjacent sectors like travel, equipped with their competitive advantage: their deep understanding and control of consumer transactions. Conversely, some of the leading travel companies operate much like traditional financial services companies. If you like this newsletter, I’d be super grateful if you…

Hilton’s hotel room designs vary depending on the type of property.The company often creates models of the spaces on site to test them out well before guests arrive.Nearly all the furniture Hilton uses in its hotel rooms is custom-built.As I walked down the halls of the upcoming Printing House Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, hotel, I stepped…

In our previous explorations of today’s traveler experience within the airline sector, we’ve delved deep into the digital transformation of the flight booking experience and explored the next era in in-flight entertainment. As we conclude our series on the future of the travel experience, we pivot our focus towards a foundational aspect of airline customer engagement:…