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April 13, 2017
How Generation Z uses emerging technology
By Hannah Howell From the headlines coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show, it seems like voice interfaces are everywhere, or will be soon. But a new Sabre Labs survey shows voice isn’t being universally embraced....
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June 13, 2016
Slot management experts now have a real-time mobile solution to organize airport slots on the go
BY NICK VIVION Slot management is one of the most specialized occupations in the aviation industry. Typically, there are fewer than a couple of slot management experts at any airline. Given that there are 5,000 airlines...
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June 6, 2016
Why digital wallet payments are about more than convenience for airlines
BY SABRE INSIGHTS As digital wallet solutions like Apple Pay and Google Wallet become accepted in the travel industry, airlines can start reaping rewards and customer loyalty. In addition to in-flight purchases, JetBlue customers will soon...
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April 18, 2016
Let’s get serious: Will VR become a mainstay in the travel industry?
BY NICK VIVION With Facebook’s recent addition of virtual reality/360 (learn the difference!), there’s yet another platform for travel brands to distribute this new form of content. As each new channel is added, the appeal of...
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April 4, 2016
The changing face of mobility: How new technology will transform ground transportation
BY NICK VIVION New technologies often start with a whisper and quickly crescendo. The tech press covers the first few beats of the nascent disruption, followed eventually by mainstream outlets that cover emerging technologies poised to impact society....
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February 15, 2016
Qualities travel apps must have in the mobile-only world
BY MARILEE CROCKER AND NICK VIVION The swift adoption of mobile across geographies puts pressure on travel suppliers of all stripes to develop cutting edge travel apps. Consider this: In 2016, mobile devices will surpass desktops...
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February 1, 2016
Three trends in travel apps that will shape the future of mobile travel
BY JASMINE W. GORDON As global smartphone and tablet adoption continues to increase, travel provider and traveler demand for mobile apps shows no signs of stopping. Tnooz reports that 30 million individuals seek travel information via...
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December 21, 2015
Lessons from the Sharing Economy: What Hotel Managers Can Learn from Airbnb
BY CHRIS NERNEY A new generation of travel technology spearheaded by the sharing economy, and, more specifically, Airbnb is going beyond changing traveler behavior to disrupting an entire industry, which is why it was named byInc....
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December 7, 2015
Are you embracing consumer tech in your travel program?
BY BRAD BENNETT Not only have mobile devices transformed the way we live and work, workforces themselves are more mobile today. Companies are continuing to expand globally, more employees are working virtually, and business travel activity...
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November 4, 2015
Pledging our support for London’s first incubator space for the travel tech industry
At Sabre, we are constantly looking for new ways to reinvent the travel experience. We believe innovation is key to unlocking technology’s potential in travel and we are committed to helping foster the creativity that will...
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November 4, 2015
Tripcase is coming soon to a wrist near you
With technologies like mobility, virtual reality and now, wearables emerging in travel—creating an app travelers can take with them wherever they go is a constantly evolving mission. Since managing over 30 million trips around the world...
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October 29, 2015
Is mobile the key to a winning strategy for OTAs?
Few would disagree that mobile holds the future of online travel segment. With the ever-increasing mobile stickiness, mobile will certainly become an increasingly important channel for OTAs to provide differentiated service to their customers. In India,...