Catégorie : Research
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The Paper Passport Is Dying
In a matter of years, no matter where you live or travel, your face will likely be your new passport. For centuries, people have used some form of passport while moving from place to place. But the widespread standardization of passports as we know them today didn’t really begin until after World War 1, when…
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Look back at some of our readers’ favorite recent charts
The Week in Charts Revisit highlights Share this email Thanks for reading The Week in Charts as we aim to provide you with visuals to help explain a changing world and strive for sustainable and inclusive growth. Now the data shows that it’s time for a short…
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Context clues
Data Points Test your knowledge Share this email YOUR QUIZ ON THE MONTH’S BIG NUMBERS How has generative AI (gen AI) gotten so good? Even in the short time since ChatGPT’s debut in November 2022, the quality of the technology’s outputs has made huge leaps—so much so…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts The internet’s broad reach, energy demand, and more Share these insights This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more…
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Generosity in leadership, business travel, the people agenda for geopolitics, and more: The Weekend Read
‘Tis the season Share this email Brought to you by Alex Panas, global leader of industries, & Axel Karlsson, global leader of functional practices and growth platforms —Alex and Axel Ready to unwind? —Edited by Joyce Yoo, editor, New York Follow our thinking Share these insights…
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U.S. travel demand reaches four-year high
Americans are looking forward to vacationing in the coming year and intend to spend significantly more on their travel plans Dec 18, 2024 The latest ‘MMGY Portrait of American Travelers’ winter report reveals that nearly 80% of U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, a 7% increase from winter 2023.…
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How guest feedback can shape hotel pricing strategies
How do you turn guest feedback into actionable strategies that inform your pricing and maximize revenue? Dec 18, 2024 Guest reviews are more than just feedback-they are a goldmine of actionable insights. When managed effectively, reviews not only attract more guests, but also justify premium pricing and build lasting loyalty. Key takeaways Guests are willing…
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Resort fees finally declared war by new FTC rules
The FTC’s final Junk Fees Rule prohibits deceptive pricing and hidden fees in live event ticketing and short-term lodging Dec 18, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a rule banning deceptive bait-and-switch pricing practices for hotels, short-term rentals like Airbnb, and event tickets. The rule targets hidden fees, such as resort or cleaning…
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NYC’s rules one year later: Higher prices for travelers, no housing impact
One year after passage, New York City’s unprecedented short-term rental regulations have failed to deliver on their promise to combat the housing crisis. In the wake of stringent measures, consumers are instead facing all-time high hotel prices and residents facing all-time high rents. New data underscores the consequences of Local Law 18 (LL18), an outlier…
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Revolutionizing Travel Reviews: Tripadvisor’s AI-Driven Summaries
How the Tripadvisor Machine Learning team is using generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs) to distill user reviews into a helpful and intuitive set of review summaries By Varuni G. , Raja H. <!–> –> With over 1 billion reviews and opinions and counting, Tripadvisor is unquestionably the world’s largest and most popular travel…