Catégorie : Research
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Navigating Generative AI’s Early Years – AI Adoption Report
AI at Wharton is thrilled to have partnered with GBK Collective to produce Growing Up: Navigating Gen AI’s Early Years. This is an extensively researched report that provides an in-depth analysis of the state of Generative AI (Gen AI) adoption, its business applications, and future prospects. Written by Jeremy Korst, Partner, GBK Collective, Stefano Puntoni,…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts Low-carbon energy sources, workplace microaggressions, and more
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Booking.com beats on room nights, international travel
The company’s increase in room nights booked was driven primarily by stronger performance in Europe and Asia Oct 31, 2024 Booking Holdings raised its full-year gross bookings guidance and reported third-quarter room nights booked ahead of analyst expectations. This indicates that consumer demand remained robust over the summer, contrary to the concerns of some investors.…
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Google on what the travel industry will look like by 2040
New research from Google and Deloitte predicts a staggering 60% increase in international travellers by 2040 Oct 30, 2024 Google analyzed billions of search queries and more than 90,000 data points from the past 50 years in its latest study of global mobility trends. This analysis reveals significant economic connections and enduring trends that will…
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Do hotels still need General Managers in 2024?
The business leaders of the future must be adaptable, data savvy, and able to manage the nuances of human interactions alongside automated systems Oct 29, 2024 As we approach 2025, it’s clear that the role of the general manager is changing. The era of the distant leader operating behind closed doors is fading. Today’s GMs…
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Google reportedly developing ‘computer-using agent’ AI system
Project Jarvis is designed to take control of a web browser to perform tasks for users, such as booking a flight Oct 29, 2024 AI companies believe that agents can help monetize their advanced models and increase efficiency in businesses by handling tasks such as customer service and data analysis. For individuals, these agents promise…
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Asian hotels adapt to changing Chinese travel patterns
China remains a pivotal factor in the Asia-Pacific region, capable of shifting in many directions and influencing future travel trends Oct 29, 2024 Recent economic stimulus measures and strong travel activity during Golden Week in early October have fueled optimism. Although outbound travel from China hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels, hoteliers in neighboring countries remain…
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New autonomous agents scale your team like never before – The Official Microsoft Blog
Already, 60 percent of the Fortune 500 are using Microsoft 365 Copilot to accelerate business results and empower their teams. With Copilot supporting sales associates, Lumen Technologies projects $50 million dollars in savings annually. Honeywell(1) equates productivity gains to adding 187 full-time employees and Finastra is reducing creative production time from seven months to seven…
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The week in charts
The Week in Charts Workplace gender parity, consumer spending, and more
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IHG sees growing business demand after solid Q3
The company reported a 2% year-over-year increase in systemwide business transient room nights, with demand expected to continue to grow through 2025 Oct 25, 2024 Overall, systemwide average daily rate and revenue per available room increased year-over-year in the third quarter despite a slight decline in occupancy. Notably, IHG’s Americas region reported a 3 percent…