How AI is changing the travel industry Artificial intelligence may seem like the bane of some futuristic, dystopian society but you’ve probably already come into contact with it in something as simple as booking a hotel or flight. Source: Hotel Marketing How AI is changing the travel industry
Google shuts off Google Flight API for competitors Google is pulling a software tool that let other companies access search information on airfares, a potential blow to businesses for booking online travel. Source: Hotel Marketing Google shuts off Google Flight API for competitors
Blockchain: Is the travel industry’s invisible battle over? Blockchain is certainly the talk of the travel town right now, with people being tired of monopolistic business practices where the oligarchs don’t care about innovative start ups until they achieve scale, and can be acquired. Source: Hotel Marketing Blockchain: Is the travel industry’s invisible battle over?
UK travel sector ripe for consolidation This was the prediction of expert Martin Alcock, director at the Travel Trade Consultancy, when he spoke to delegates at this week’s ABTA Convention. Source: Hotel Marketing UK travel sector ripe for consolidation