TTE2018: Travolution coverage

TTE2018: Travolution coverage

Latest from Travel Technology Europe 2018, from strategic partner Travolution

Full Travel Technology Europe 2018 coverage, from strategic partner Travolution

Event visitor numbers hit record
More than 100 speakers delivered 60 conference sessions

NDC 17.2 – is it the game-changer for airline distribution?
Iata’s technology standard ‘approaching tipping point’

‘Invest in tech to stand out’, travel firms urged
Experts debate Travolution research

‘Fragmented’ travel industry can’t avoid ‘Frankenstack’ of systems, say tech providers
Layering of different systems which work alongside each other ‘commonplace’

‘Hotels missing chance to boost revenues by selling attractions on websites’
Forward-thinking properties are allowing providers to advertise on websites

Amadeus and Localytics on how to develop a mobile strategy fit for your travel firm
Travel firms advised to create a ‘north star’ and be guided by data

‘Disruption of booking experience is coming, act now on VR’
Improvements to efficiency, safety and interactions most cited reasons for adoption

Disrupt Award scooped by influencer verification start-up
Swayy allows hotels and travel companies to connect with influencers

‘Disruption of booking experience is coming, act now on VR’
Improvements to efficiency, safety and interactions most cited reasons for adoption

Zolv’s Full Picture drives £350,000 sales for Fred Olsen [Video]
Cruise operator reports 75 additional bookings and 85% adoption rate among agents

Amadeus and Localytics on how to develop a mobile strategy
Travel firms advised to create a ‘north star’ and be guided by data

‘Hotels missing chance to boost revenues by selling attractions’
Forward-thinking properties are allowing providers to advertise on websites

Getting GDPR ready is first step towards AI adoption, says ICE
Controlling data ‘will prepare firms’ for fast-emerging tech’s roll-out

Triptease unveils Auto-Agent chat bot
Tech uses machine learning and natural language processing to answer questions

Travel start-ups urged to look beyond inspiration and booking stage
Opportunities ‘remain for disruptors’ and those offering solutions to common problems

Hotels must be loyal to guests in the age of technology, says SiteMinder
SiteMinder says relationship has been ‘turned upside down’

Confidence in AI needed to hand over business decisions to machines
Delegates hear future will revolve around advanced machine learning

Guest Post: AI doesn’t need to replace jobs, it can enhance them
Steve Byrne, chief executive of Travel Counsellors, discusses the rising use of AI in travel and the importance of retaining a personal relationship based approach

Sabre looks beyond NDC with upgraded Red Workspace agent platform
GDS ‘not waiting’ for new industry airfare distribution standards to be established

Dolphin Dynamics ready to serve up NDC and GDPR advice at TTE café
Founder Roberto Da Re will also speak about blockchain in theatre session

Sign up for one-to-one advice clinics with tech experts at TTE
Travolution has lined up experts in tech, GDPR and digital design at this year’s event

BD4travel to reveal new module and tout GDPR data rules changes as an opportunity
Ecommerce technology specialist to reveal ‘life time’ analytics module at event

Get your hands on practical AI and VR travel solutions with ICE at TTE
Consultancy to demonstrate facial and emotion recognition at event

Vibe Systems to showcase latest version of its booking technology
Platform offers a ‘streamlined booking flow and rapid response times’

Sports Events 365 to launch intelligent pricing services for hotels and airlines
Technology aimed at airlines and hotels to help them optimize sales linked to games

Data accuracy ‘biggest barrier to personalisation’, finds research
Rapid changes in marketing tech and practices also problematic

Sports Events 365 to launch intelligent pricing services for hotels and airlines
Technology aimed at airlines and hotels to help them optimise sales linked to games

ICE consultancy launches full suite digital transformation group
TheICEway specialises in travel and cruise and has experience in other sectors

Finalists revealed for 2018 Disrupt Award and online voting open
Public voting now underway with top five to pitch at Olympia event

Use data to determine your approach to digital transformation
Contiki’s CTO Rajat Dhawan to give insights into heading up tech in a travel company

Codegen to demonstrate AI’s role in boosting travel conversions
FLAIR suite of products include applications for driving personalised search results

Lola Tech set for debut showcasing promise of voice interfaces in travel
London and Romania-based firm to exhibit at event for first time

Sports Events 365 seeks B2B partners to get in the game
Sector names by Expedia as niche to drive bookings

Travel technology buyers expect battle for budgets in 2018
Results of survey ahead of annual London trade show in February