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August 2, 2019
Breaking Buzzwords: 5 Powerful Ways That Chatbots Are Used In Travel
Breaking Buzzwords is an ongoing series that dives into words frequently heard around the travel industry. These terms don’t always come with a definition, so these articles explore concepts that have traction in travel. Chatbots. They’re...
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August 14, 2016
Why the Great Indian Developer Summit is the place to be in India
This April, Bangalore — India’s Silicon Valley — is the hot spot for developers from across country, as Asia’s largest developer gathering kicks off. The Great Indian Developer Summit features 200 sessions, 114 speakers from around the world,...
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August 11, 2016
Cruises make remarkable transformation with focus on better food
Foodies are winning travel. The entire industry has shifted towards a more enlightened foodie culture. This shift reflects the wider appeal of better food, driven by celebrity chefs and food TV. RELATED: Airline personalization moves into food...
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July 13, 2016
Randi Zuckerberg On Content Marketing, Building Community And The 6-Month Rule
Until August 2011, Randi Zuckerberg was the voice of Facebook. Since then, she’s been wearing the titles of founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media, author of NYTimes bestseller Dot Complicated, Broadway actress, television producer and public speaker. Most recently,...
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July 7, 2016
A Secret Business Recipe From Johnny Cupcakes
Walk up to a Johnny Cupcakes storefront and you’ll see the words “freshly baked”, “no carbs”, and “sugar-free” plastered on the windows. There’s an aroma of vanilla in the air, employees are wearing aprons, and the...
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June 21, 2016
Breaking Buzzwords: What does ‘personalization’ actually mean in travel?
Personalization is a familiar buzzword in many industries. The concept is often associated with retail and travel, as each are incredibly personal and data-rich. The promise of delivering highly targeted offers to consumers in real-time is especially valuable in retail settings,...
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June 2, 2016
What this visionary film suggests about the future of augmented reality in travel
Virtual reality has staked a claim on travel. Interactive, immersive technology aligns well with the objectives of travel marketers, making the medium ideal for marketing travel experiences of all kinds. While VR (and 360 video) have...
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May 19, 2016
6 key characteristics of a customer-centric digital experience for airlines
The customer-centric digital experience was a key focus of the Sabre+Skift livestream at Sabre Airline Solutions Global Conference. Tied to a recent report on “building customer memory,” the conversation emphasized the theme of digital convergence, as...
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May 3, 2016
Do you know the four criteria of true traveler-facing innovations?
When it comes to technology, travelers are beset with options. There’s an app for everything and no shortage of devices to run those apps. Then there is the technology that runs in the background, the solutions...
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April 29, 2016
Looking toward a bold future of voice interfaces, the Internet of Things and travel
This is a viewpoint by Chris Apaliski, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Sabre Dev Studio. With the advent of the Internet of Things, we’ve seen major changes in technology. Both mobile and smart devices have been seamlessly...
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April 27, 2016
They could have been a contender: Airlines that forgo connected operations risk a knock-out
It’s no secret that the airline landscape is more competitive than ever, but how to come out ahead of the competition has largely remained an unanswered question. Technology has been viewed as a saving grace and...
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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...