The important attributes of big data to the travel industry By 2022, the global travel industry is expected to grow to ten percent of Global GDP or a yearly revenue of around $10 trillion. Travel is a massive industry that could become much more efficient when big data is completely implemented in each and every aspect of travel. Source: Hotel Marketing The important attributes of big data to the travel industry
Tourism Australia taps immersive tech to attract travelers Tourism Australia is trying to attract prospective travelers via its content platform, which offers a “try before you buy” experience that leverages virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree images. Source: Hotel Marketing Tourism Australia taps immersive tech to attract travelers
Americans love ordering Pizza on Facebook The cutthroat U.S. restaurant industry is getting increasingly aggressive about technology, enlisting Facebook and Amazon.com in their race to make it easier for customers to order and pay for their food. Source: Hotel Marketing Americans love ordering Pizza on Facebook
Hotel CEOs cautiously optimistic about corporate travel While domestic RevPAR was up for most major US hotel companies in the second quarter, it wasn’t quite as high as you might expect given the current economic indicators. The second quarter was also, generally, still weak in the areas of corporate and group travel. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel CEOs cautiously optimistic about corporate travel