Catégorie : Novelties & Innovation
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Building the Travel Company of the Future
Focusing on People and AI The difference between travel industry leaders and laggards is particularly acute in two areas: Differentiated People Advantage. Travel industry leaders have an edge in upskilling existing personnel and attracting and retaining new talent, which allows them to offer customers a better experience booking travel or taking a trip. Leaders in…
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Slow Bros — How the German studio crafted an entire video game world by hand
“Harold Halibut” has taken years to complete—using real materials, everything has been lovingly crafted, molded, welded, woodworked, sewn and painted by hand, and the exceptional detail is apparent in every floorboard and face. “The beginning of the project very much revolved around an enthusiasm for world-building and fantasizing together about what this place might be,…
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The Future of Travel: How Design is Shaping Travel Experiences
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, our minds naturally turn to our summer adventures. The prospect of an open summer is tantalizing yet requires more consideration than ever before. Travel has changed, from the pandemic’s challenges and restrictions to our shifting mindset towards more sustainable ways to get away. In the evolving…
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Hard to attract.Easy to lose.Why friction-free experiences are non-negotiable in convertingyour hard-earned website visitors and maximizing your revenue
https://go.stripe.global/rs/072-MDK-283/images/VML-Stripe-Hard-to-Attract-Easy-to-Lose.pdf The holy grail of omni-channel, checkout andunified commerceDespite a drive towards online shopping, the message from consumers is loud and clear…they want and demand omni-channel shopping experiences. Regardless of the negativepress around high street retail, 60% of consumers say they prefer to shop with retailers thathave digital and physical stores.The challenge of course is…
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The world’s coolest hotels want to tell you a story
The latest design-driven hotels aim to immerse guests in a story or social movement, or transport them to another time May 20, 2024 Unlike typical boutique hotels, which focus primarily on trendy decor and on-site amenities, these properties aim to provide deeper experiences. They seek to immerse guests in a narrative or social movement, or…
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Why Expedia’s travel media network launch is different
The “travel media network” will leverage first-party data from across the online travel agency including Vrbo, Travelocity, and Orbit May 17, 2024 Companies like Uber and Marriott are « already well established » in the sector, emphasizing that travel advertising or « partnership marketing » between hotel chains, airlines, tour and car companies is « not new. » However, Expedia’s travel…
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Expedia lets influencers cash in
The OTA launched Travel Shops, a way for influencers and other content creators to earn commissions when travelers book the hotels they recommend May 16, 2024 There are 14 initial launch partners, and later this year, Expedia aims to expand Travel Shops to include additional influencers who can produce content and drive bookings for their…
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Booking.com’s family travel trends for summer 2024
The top motivation for nearly two-thirds of families to travel this year is to spend quality time together, closely followed by the desire to relax and explore new destinations May 15, 2024 Booking.com data shows that families are already searching for summer accommodation 8% more than last year, while global flight searches are up 21%.…
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Fwd: 🌟 STATION F News: Private AMA with Dario Amodei, Yann LeCun at STATION F, apply for the Fighters Program, and more!
COMMUNITY NEWS & ASKS 🌟 Join a program (Space Green, CentraleSupélec, 212 Founders and more!) – Whether you’re building an AI-powered SaaS or pioneering pods to grow strawberries on Mars, we have a program tailored for you. Through workshops, office hours, Ask Me Anything sessions, and exclusive perks, not to mention the inspiring community you’ll join,…
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The Power of All-Inclusive Hospitality – Sabrina Cendral
Josiah: All-inclusive hospitality is very, very interesting to me. And I think, as a guest, there is something that feels very free and hospitable in the sense of having everything covered. And it allows guests to explore and experience more when you’re not nickel and diming everything. And it’s like, this activity is this extra…