The future of GDS Distribution Do new technologies pose a threat to the dominant role played by GDS providers in the travel ecosystem? Skift spoke to executives at the world’s largest travel distribution technology companies about how they are moving forward. Source: Hotel Marketing The future of GDS Distribution
Marriott, Alibaba join forces to tap into Chinese tourism potential Marriott International and Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba Group are launching a joint venture aimed at creating a seamless global travel experience for Chinese tourists. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott, Alibaba join forces to tap into Chinese tourism potential
Airbnb’s director of experience design on using ‘stories’ to design Katie Dill is the director of experience design at Airbnb. In this TechCrunch feature, she channels her inner Steve Jobs to explain how design is not just how it looks, but how it works, both in the workplace and on the screen. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb’s director of experience design on using ‘stories’ to design
Travel brands ready to rock emerging tech boat U.S. consumers are of two minds about travel and hospitality. On the one hand, they increasingly want to cultivate authentic experiences, whether that means a farm-to-table meal or navigating the back streets of Saigon on bicycle. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel brands ready to rock emerging tech boat