An Uncertain Future: COVID-19's Global Impact on the Travel Industry

whitePaper | July 28, 2022

Since before COVID-19, the tourism industry has been based offline for too long and has not been able to take advantage of the rapid trend of online entry, making it difficult to respond to the rapidly diversifying travel needs of consumers. In addition, it was an industry that did not actually have a large operating profit even though sales were large due to chronic low margins and returns. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic hit directly, the travel industry began to collapse helplessly regardless of size. However, companies that need to make a comeback somehow are looking to respond to the new era while complementing their existing business models. And how can blockchain and virtual currency.

whitePaper | July 22, 2022

IATA is also aware of the “scalability challenges in the leisure market”. Many of our Airlines, Online Travel Agencies, MetaSearch Engines and other Leisure Travel partners have called on Amadeus to find solutions to this. Others have devised their own, and we are seeing some very innovative workarounds in the market.

whitePaper | October 13, 2022

Based on present trends, we believe it will be possible for some airlines and their partners to see a world of 100% Offers and Orders by 2030. This means that full capabilities, based on global open standards and a modular architecture, need to be ready and available for any airline that wishes to embark on this journey. In partnership with key industry players, IATA has published a vision of a world with 100% Offers and Orders. The New Distribution Capability (NDC) has been a catalyst in this journey to airline retailing. However, many implementations sell rely on legacy artefacts such as filed fares, booking classes, PNRs and E-Tickets/EMDs. Vendors are developing retailing plaƞorms in this context, however, so far, none of them propose a completely legacy-free environment with Offers and Orders only.

whitePaper | August 18, 2022

A practical guide for airline modernization based on massive deployments of mission-critical technology and transformation programs in air cargo, airline operations and crew management, loyalty, and passenger services

whitePaper | September 28, 2022

5G allows IoT devices to communicate and share data faster than ever. 5G boosts cellular bandwidth, making it easier to network large numbers of IoT devices together. 5G offers ultra-low latency that reduces data processing and internet response times.

whitePaper | November 15, 2019

Commissions, rising acquisition costs, price undercutting – it’s hard to be a modern hotelier and it means that the channels they directly control are more vital than ever before. In the right hands, direct channels and strong funnels to them give hoteliers critical breathing room in the cut-throat world of online accommodation. They can generate big savings for a brand, allow ownership of customer data and potentially help to generate long-term loyalty.