Travel volume is making its way back to pre-pandemic levels and the luxury travel market specifically was worth $1.2 trillion in 2021. The luxury category is expected to grow 7.6% through 2030 and providers and suppliers should take note of the opportunities within this specific area of the business. Elite clientele will continue to demand […]
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Air passenger traffic in the United States is making a slow recovery back to pre-pandemic levels. After cratering below 380 million in 2020, airlines ferried 862.8 million passengers in 2023, 10 million more than the year before (Statista). While not at 2019 levels yet, volumes are climbing steadily and pedestrian traffic at airports climbs as
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The evolution, or revolution to some pundits, of travel came in the mid 1990’s with the advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Rapid adoption of the internet and more accessible browser technology opened an entirely new frontier for travel marketing. As the online market place grew, travel brands have become dependent on search results and
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The invention of the internet proved to be a boon to the hotel and resort industries. Any sized chain or group could benefit from multi-channel exposure through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), brick and mortar travel agencies as well as directly to the client. As internet traffic exploded and smartphone technology evolved, OTAs were able to
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The travel business is a multi faceted operation with many moving parts that must work together to control costs and drive profitability. In the back end, you have transportation companies such as airlines, railways and cruise lines that have huge overhead costs in maintaining operations. Resorts and hotels fall under the high overhead category as
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The travel industry generates vast amounts of data from every facet of the business. Transportation companies are a cost intensive business and utilizing data points to streamline operations and create more efficiencies can save organizations a significant amount of time and money. The travel business from the consumer side is a fiercely competitive market and
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With the COVID-19 pandemic far behind us, travelers are returning to cruising. Demand for all inclusive cruises continues to surge with ships selling out well before sailings. The category is expected to grow by 11% through 2028 as cruise operators continue to grow their fleets and add value to the cruise ship experience. Royal Caribbean
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Virtual Reality (VR) technology is an immersive experience that surrounds the user in a 360 degree environment that is totally interactive and responsive. The technology and hardware applications have seen strong adoption in the gaming industry but mainstream adoption still lags way behind mobile devices. According to Statista, VR headset use will approach 100 million
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Data powers and optimizes most facets of the travel business. Backend operations and frontend consumer marketing use and depend on data points to make decisions in real time that affect efficiency and profitability. Many of those data points are generated by individuals and travel providers who handle such data have certain legal responsibilities to consumers,
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Airlines depend on technology to safely operate aircraft. That dependence goes beyond the cockpit and airframe as airlines turn to technology to optimize all facets of the business. Some facets of airline operations that technology can analyze and manage are: Aircraft maintenance schedules Equipment scheduling and routing Booking systems and information processing Marketing and dynamic
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