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Article
September 30, 2016
On balancing modern technology with classic service
Hospitality is one of the few industries that consumers practice in their own homes. Most travelers have the experience of hosting a dinner party or overnight guests. This builds foundational experiences that inform how travelers interact...
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Article
August 9, 2016
Pokémon Go doesn’t have a lock on cute and cuddly games in travel
The Pokémon Go phenomenon demonstrates the possibilities of a mash-up of the digital and the physical. For travel brands, the game’s popularity revealed how eager passionate gamers can be to engage with the real world. Another reminder of...
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Article
April 20, 2016
So what exactly are virtual payments – and why should I care?
Efficient expense management practices are more important than ever. Virtual payments have emerged as a viable and secure alternative to traditional payment methods such as credit cards. This payments technology has now even been consumerized outside of...
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Article
March 28, 2016
How wearables and smartwatches are transforming travel
From head-up displays to smartwatches, there’s no doubt that wearable technology is impacting the way we interact with devices transforming travel. The ability to view glanceable information or quickly take action while you’re on the go...
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Article
July 1, 2014
Trend Tuesday: Smart Fabrics
A few weeks ago, I came across an interview that Lauren Goode of Re/code did with Intel’s head of new devices, Mike Bell. Bell answered questions about a ‘smart shirt’ that Intel is developing with a...
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Article
April 17, 2014
How digital is making it personal for hotels – something Millennials demand
Millennials, young people in their twenties or early thirties, are shifting the paradigm on travel. To them, travel is a right instead of a luxury and of growing importance in their life as they become the largest...
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Article
January 21, 2014
Trend Tuesday: Augmented Reality
A number of relatively new technologies are fully capable of rendering content to supplement our current view of the real world. This content – which may be text, graphics, audio, or various combinations of all the...
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Press Release
January 16, 2014
AT&T, Sabre to test and develop new mobile services for travel industry
Test will explore how advanced location and proximity-based services could personalize the travel experience SOUTHLAKE, Texas – Jan. 16, 2014 – AT&T and Sabre, a global travel technology company, today announced they will jointly explore solutions...
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Article
January 3, 2014
Apps that help you Go Green in 2014
Are you ready to adopt an environmentally-friendly lifestyle in the New Year, but not sure how you can implement change with your busy schedule? The simple solution to your resolution may lie in eco-conscious mobile apps....
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Article
December 9, 2013
Trend Tuesday: Near Field Communication
In August of this year, with a Kickstarter pledge goal of £30,000, a United Kingdom-based startup, NFC Ring, received pledges of over £240,000. NFC Ring is just the latest in a line of innovative new capabilities...
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Article
November 26, 2013
Trend Tuesday: Predictive Intelligence gets personal
Traditionally, the need for predicting the future has been associated with sophisticated business operations. In the travel and hospitality industries, especially, we’ve come to rely heavily on forecasting to price products, maximize hotel revenue, and optimize...
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Article
November 14, 2013
Europe to allow use of personal electronic devices in flight
The European Aviation Safety Agency joins the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in allowing personal electronic devices to be used during flight. Late last month the FAA gave the green light for U.S. airlines to...