Catégorie : Research
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How digital experience shoppers are shaping retail
Technology-driven shopping is moving from niche to mainstream, forcing retailers to rethink their strategies Dec 10, 2024 The PwC 2024 Holiday Outlook Survey spotlights « Digital Experience (DX) Enthusiasts », a group of US consumers who are redefining retail behaviour. These shoppers seamlessly integrate physical and digital elements, emphasising the importance of in-store digital services. Their preference…
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Cornell: The state of gender equality in the hospitality industry
A new study examines diversity, equality and inclusion efforts in the hospitality industry, focusing on gender equality and establishing a benchmark for future progress Dec 10, 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a critical area of focus within the travel and hospitality industry, with particular attention on gender diversity, as women make up…
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How a European growth company kept on trucking through market setbacks
5 key insights New from McKinsey & Company 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 information on how we use and…
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Genie 2: A large-scale foundation world model
Acknowledgements Genie 2 was led by Jack Parker-Holder with technical leadership by Stephen Spencer, with key contributions from Philip Ball, Jake Bruce, Vibhavari Dasagi, Kristian Holsheimer, Christos Kaplanis, Alexandre Moufarek, Guy Scully, Jeremy Shar, Jimmy Shi and Jessica Yung, and contributions from Michael Dennis, Sultan Kenjeyev and Shangbang Long. Yusuf Aytar, Jeff Clune, Sander Dieleman,…
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Next Generation Travel Tech: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Travel – WiT
The panel that kicked it off – from left, moderator Timothy Hughes, Agoda; Jonathan Tong, Amadeus; Adrienne Enggist, Booking.com; Amy Wei, Trip.com Group; Tan Bee Leng, Ascott; and David Liu, Klook Download Global Travel Tech Thinktank 2024 report here At a secluded gathering on Sentosa Island, Singapore, some of the travel industry’s most influential players…
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Traction for sustainable lodging?
On the growing impact of sustainability on business travel, driven by initiatives like Green Stay influencing bookings, RFP success, and emissions reduction Dec 9, 2024 Despite low traveler prioritization, sustainability is key for companies under stricter emissions regulations. HRS’s ISO-certified Green Stay initiative helps hotels and businesses reduce environmental impact, with trends like longer stays…
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Decarbonizing hotel food systems
The global hospitality industry can collectively reduce its food-related emissions by 30% by 2030, according to a new white paper Dec 9, 2024 This paper, produced by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative and Systemiq, highlights how hotels can impact the global food system by leveraging…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts Supply chain resilience, investing in insurance, and more
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Corporate travel market demand continues to grow
Business travel with airlines is seeing unprecedented load factors and a renewed surge in passenger demand Dec 6, 2024 Global business travel demand « peaked » in the third quarter but is expected to continue growing through 2025, prompting airlines to expand capacity, according to FCM Consulting’s Global Quarterly Trend Report released this week. Key takeaways The…
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Italy bans self-check-in key boxes
Tourists checking into vacation rentals in Italy will now have to be met by their hosts, following a nationwide ban on self-check-in key boxes Dec 6, 2024 The Italian Ministry of the Interior has stated that the decree serves as a security measure, requiring hosts to verify their guests’ identities in person, rather than relying…
