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What fuels Soltour’s strategy of digitalization and innovation

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The bigplayers,such as OTAs [Online Travel Agencies], are advancing in their adoption of new technologies, taking advantage of AI andbig datatools,while other actors are in earlier stages of integration, he says. However, he adds,the maturityvaries in one of the most consolidated verticals at a national level.

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CIOs contend with gen AI growing pains

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Progress — and challenges Accenture’s work with Saudia Airlines involves a “travel companion” model that is far more than an online travel agency, reservation agent, or travel guide, Guan said. Secondly, how do you give them tools to do different work and innovate?”

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CIOs to spend ambitiously on AI in 2025 — and beyond

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Global professional services firm Marsh McLennan has roughly 40 gen AI applications in production , and CIO Paul Beswick expects the number to soar as demonstrated efficiencies and profit-making innovations sell the C-suite. In fact, the two technological advancements are fully symbiotic, McCarthy points out.

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Travel Industry Revitalized by Seamless, Secure Payment Options

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With a travel resurgence already well under way, it’s essential for industry organizations to ensure they are offering consumers payment options that are not just convenient, but that also reduce risk and instill confidence with every transaction. Travel is back, and the industry needs to make sure they’re keeping pace.

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What is transformational leadership? A model for motivating innovation

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The transformational leadership approach encourages, inspires, and motivates employees to innovate and create the change necessary to shape the future success of the company. It’s applicable across every industry, but it’s especially vital to the fast-paced tech industry where innovation and agility can make or break a company.

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Avoiding a Stay at a Haunted Hotel And Why We Need a Travel App for That

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Imagine booking a room at a small, charming, off-the-beaten-path hotel on the Hawaiian island of Kauai using a popular mobile travel app, only to discover that the room is… haunted! As Dana told it, she went to bed at midnight after a long travel day. Does such a travel app exist? That’s what happened to my friend Dana.

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Riyadh Air and IBM forge AI-Driven partnership to revolutionize aviation

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This collaboration is set to revolutionize the air travel experience by leveraging IBMs WatsonX AI portfolio and consulting services to enhance both guest and employee experiences. This partnership reflects its commitment to innovation and customer experience.

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