Catégorie : Research
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The Anthropic Economic Index
In the coming years, AI systems will have a major impact on the ways people work. For that reason, we’re launching the Anthropic Economic Index, an initiative aimed at understanding AI’s effects on labor markets and the economy over time.The Index’s initial report provides first-of-its-kind data and analysis based on millions of anonymized conversations on…
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From the YouTube CEO: Our big bets for 2025
For more and more people, watching TV means watching YouTube. Viewers are watching, on average, over 1B hours of YouTube content on TVs daily, and TV is now the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S.5 But the « new » television doesn’t look like the « old » television. It’s interactive and includes things like Shorts (yes,…
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Robust Open Online Safety Tools
ROOST is a community effort to build scalable and resilient safety infrastructure for the AI era. Many organizations – big and small – still lack access to basic safety resources, hindering innovation and putting users at risk. ROOST develops, maintains, and distributes open source building blocks to safeguard global users and communities. Backed by dedicated…
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UK tourism struggles amid Brexit and inflation challenges
Despite efforts to boost tourism, Brexit policies, rising costs, and global competition continue to threaten the UK’s travel industry Feb 19, 2025 The UK tourism sector continues to experience a post-Brexit downturn, with visitor spending failing to match pre-pandemic and pre-Brexit levels when adjusted for inflation. Despite a projected record 43.4 million visits in 2025,…
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Accor’s new white paper on spa and wellness design
The company’s new white paper, Making Waves: Rethinking Spa and Wellness Design for a Modern Era, outlines the future of wellness in the hospitality industry Feb 19, 2025 The report, based on expert insights and consumer research, highlights key trends reshaping spa and wellness spaces. With wellness increasingly influencing travelers’ choices, Accor is focusing on…
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The future of travel is coming sooner than you think
The rapid evolution of AI and digital identity will make travel smarter, more personalized, and increasingly autonomous by 2025 Feb 19, 2025 The travel industry is on the brink of a transformation driven by the convergence of generative AI and digital identity. Phocuswright’s latest report, « Travel Innovation and Technology Trends 2025, » highlights how autonomous AI…
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Airbnb gains market share against hotels
Airbnb reported strong performance in 2024, claiming to have gained market share from both hotels and its competitor, Vrbo Feb 19, 2025 The company attributed its success to product improvements and brand marketing, which attracted traditional hotel users to its platform. Additionally, Airbnb’s CEO, Brian Chesky, emphasized a shift toward integrating third-party services, signaling a…
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Cvent group sourcing volume sets new records
Group sourcing through the Cvent Supplier Network hit a record high in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time Feb 19, 2025 The platform facilitated approximately $16.5 billion in group business volume, driven by a 16% increase in room nights compared to 2019. Early trends in 2025 suggest continued momentum, highlighting the growing demand…
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Sonder on Marriott deal, financial uncertainty
While RevPAR and ADR rose, net losses widened significantly, raising concerns about the company’s long-term viability Feb 18, 2025 Sonder Holdings, a provider of apartment-style accommodations, filed its delayed third-quarter earnings report, revealing key financial challenges and strategic moves. The report highlighted a licensing deal with Marriott International, ongoing financial struggles, and efforts to streamline…
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Hyatt reports business travel surge, eyes growth in 2025
The company reported a 10% year-over-year increase in business travel revenue for Q4, attributing the growth to a steady return of large corporate clients Feb 18, 2025 CEO Mark Hoplamazian highlighted broad-based demand across multiple industries, including IT, banking, consulting, and pharma. Corporate group business outpaced association group business, contributing to higher rates. Despite a…