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Great morning at the Travolution.com Breakfast Briefing hearing about the future of travel and business success in response to a decline in post-pandemic travel. Led by Kate Harden-England with insights from panelists Andy Washington and Jonathan Bailey. Positive to see a confident outlook with travel continuing to grow as Asia continues to boom and long haul travel coming back. Sustainability is on the agenda, as we are increasingly starting to see more options incorporated into packages. There is still a need for technology to continue to enable and drive this further with one subsector driving this being rail, with bookings up over 1700% up. And of course, the underlying message is that technology is crucial in delivering on consumers travel wants and needs. AI being a core element which is very much here to stay and will only accelerate as per below ⬇️ To end, three outtakes from Joel Brandon-Bravo ⚡ Growth in travel won’t come from US & EU but from emerging markets ⚡ Growth will come from providing the full ‘end to end’ travel experience  ⚡ Providers will need to offer technology driven experience with AI at its core A great way to kick off World Travel Market (WTM) London for everyone and our Fire on the Hill team who will be there. #traveltechnology #PR #traveltrends

Riding the Wave: Exploring Recent Trends in Travel M&A M&A activity is on the rise in the travel industry, with recent mega-deals grabbing headlines. But beyond these marquee transactions, other segments like business travel and travel payments are also experiencing a surge in activity. Steve Singh and Direct Travel, along with Amadeus, Outpayce from Amadeus, and Voxel, an Amadeus company, are among the latest players making waves in the industry. These developments signify a dynamic landscape ripe with opportunities and transformations. #BusinessTravel #TravelPayments

During #GBTA this week, the focus has (luckily) shifted from discussing the challenges of #travel #disruption to highlighting the #innovative #solutions addressing these issues. Today's travelers understand that disruptions and altered plans are unavoidable aspects of travel. What they seek are solutions that empower them to stay in control - navigate through uncertainties with the flexibility to shape their travel experiences. While travel companies can't eliminate the unexpected, travel #fintech #ancillaries present a powerful solution! Showing close to 30% attach rates with exceptional CSAT scores, underscoring the value these products bring to the traveler's experience. Great work by Hayley Berg and the PhocusWire team for putting this extensive report together with more details, data, insights and actionable takeaways! #hotels #airlines #TMCs #OTAs #banks #partnerships

🌟 At ReserveX our aim is to delivering great experiences for travelers AND agents. Imagine this: fewer emails, phone calls, and tour bookings that complete themselves. That’s exactly what ReserveX is here to deliver—for travel agents, customer service reps, and travelers. 🌍✈️ Here’s how we’re shaking things up: ⏱️ 60-80% Fewer Interactions: We cut out the noise, so you spend less time chasing details and more time fulfilling unforgettable journeys. ⚡ Lightning-Fast Bookings: Our smart, intuitive platform handles the hard stuff, letting you fulfill tours in minutes. 🎯 Happy Agents = Happy Travelers: By streamlining workflows, ReserveX ensures agents can focus on delivering amazing experiences—and travelers get the seamless, modern shopping experience they deserve. 💡 One Platform, Endless Possibilities: Real-time availability, instant confirmations and bookings—all in one place. 🌐 Ready to revolutionize the way your travelers shop & book tours and experiences? Check us out at reservex.com and start transforming your travel game today. #ReserveX #TravelTech #TravelExperiences #GameChanger #GreatExperiences #TravelMadeEasy

When the journey matters, every tick counts. Vernost's path is clear, guiding you with precision and purpose in travel, payments and loyalty. Happy WorldTourismDay 🖼✈ #WorldTourismDay #WTD2024 #vernost #TravelTechnology #TravelManagement #DigitalTravel #CorporateTravel #SeamlessTravel #travelSolutions

Digitally transforming travel starts with the ‘gold standard’ Digital Travel Credential (DTC)

Digitally transforming travel starts with the ‘gold standard’ Digital Travel Credential (DTC)

Digitally transforming travel starts with the ‘gold standard’ Digital Travel Credential (DTC)

Digitally transforming travel starts with the ‘gold standard’ Digital Travel Credential (DTC)

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