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What fuels Soltour’s strategy of digitalization and innovation

CIO

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. In addition, Abril highlights specific benefits gained from applying new technologies.

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Enhancing customer care through deep machine learning at Travelers

CIO

New York-based insurance provider Travelers, with 30,000 employees and 2021 revenues of about $35 billion, is in the business of risk. s unique about the [chief data officer] role is it sits at the cross-section of data, technology, and analytics,â?? s SVP and chief data & analytics officer, has a crowâ??s s a unique role and itâ??s

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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.

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Travel Industry Revitalized by Seamless, Secure Payment Options

CIO

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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Predictive Tourism: The Merger Of Big Data In Travel Industry

Smart Data Collective

And in this case, the travel and tourism industry is no exception here. Travel industry may not be the first to inculcate emerging technology for its benefit, but it sure is benefiting from it now. Moreover, travel and tourism have become a worldwide trend. Intelligent Travel Assistants. Customer Experience.

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CIOs to spend ambitiously on AI in 2025 — and beyond

CIO

While the ROI of any given AI project remains uncertain , one thing is becoming clear: CIOs will be spending a whole lot more on the technology in the years ahead. Research firm IDC projects worldwide spending on technology to support AI strategies will reach $337 billion in 2025 — and more than double to $749 billion by 2028.

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The pursuit of better farming, and futures, through tech

CIO

And even though his first job was in the travel industry in the late 90s, it was a role that was a mix of IT support and finance. But travel was always going to run its course, knowing he wanted to immerse himself in as many industries as he could. “I Ultimately, I think ‘customer first’ works best with a technology background.”

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