In order to comprehend the evolution of the online booking engine, we must first look at the history of the online reservation system. As a consequence of a debate between an airline’s CEO and IBM’s CEO, the first Airline Reservation System called the Electromechanical Reservisor was created in 1946. This first system consisted of magnetic […]
Read MoreThe Mobile technology and the Internet have made the public addicted to themselves. The upcoming Impressive Augmented Reality can enhance everything to which it is added. Few of the Mobile app development companies using augmented reality by eliminating the distance between that offers a digital experience of the real world from anywhere and everywhere. Tourism […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence is a technology which was a mystery to many, just a few years ago. But is now a fast-enhancing technology in the travel industry as well as in other industries and many are using it as a business tool that improves customer experience and increases efficiency. We are in a constant state of […]
Read MoreIn our earlier blogs, we talked about the structure of the travel industry.We saw how it was possible to divide the sector into five components: Suppliers, Inventory Management, Distribution, Sales and Market. In this blog, I would just like to concentrate on the leadership of distribution and inventory and the distinctions between CRS (central booking […]
Read MoreThere are many factors that need to be taken into account when making informed predictions for the next year. Looking ahead to 2020, I thought it was important to weigh three key areas. First, how technology might impact the travel sector next overestimate or underestimate the impact that any single issue will have on business […]
Read MoreWe have heard for the last 5 years that IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) will drive a new era of airline retailing. This is the IATA message despite the fact that many airlines, especially the European full service carriers (FSCs), have linked NDC to GDS bypass and the elimination of TMC/OTA financial assistance. As mentioned […]
Read MoreA selective measurement of productivity can be very disappointing in software development. For a longer period of time, valid statements involve consideration. I outlined how the leadership model used for several years at PASS works in one of my prior contributions. In short: it is based on three main indices of performance (productivity, cost and […]
Read MoreThe desktop solution was designed to help users simplify travel planning across Google Flights, Hotels and Trips. Google Trips makes planning and organizing your trips easier than ever. It automatically maps with suggestions for things to see and do a half day or a full day. Don’t like what you see? Tap the “magic wand” […]
Read MoreTechnology has transformed the landscape of all industries. The travel and the tourism industry is no exception. According to a recent survey, travel-based mobile apps are the 7th most-downloaded app category and almost 60% Smartphone users regularly use travel apps while planning their trips. Gone are the days when travelers relied on travel agents for making […]
Read MoreChatbots have this year quite the topic of conversation. 2018 is the year of the chatbot and artificial intelligence. The travel industry is anxiously trying to find their place in this new channel. From KLM on Messenger to the Kayak on Slack, brands in the travel industry are experimenting with chatbot. And it makes sense: […]
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