Industry Outlook

BIG DATA FOR BETTER TOURISM POLICY,MANAGEMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE RECOVERY FROM COVID-19

December 22, 2021

BIG DATA FOR BETTER TOURISM
Tourism suffered the greatest crisis on record in 2020. International arrivals plunged by 73% as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted nearly all governments around the world to introduce a range of measures to restrict travel, including border closures to tourists.

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Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai

Located at the forefront of Dubai’s most prominent thoroughfare, the Sheraton Grand Hotel connects you to the heart of the booming business district and the main tourist attractions. It is within walking distance of the World Trade Centre and Dubai Convention Centre and just a short metro or drive away from DIFC, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and the gold and spice souk.

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A GUIDE TO YOUR BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES

whitePaper | November 1, 2019

The world of business travel expenses can be a minefield: keeping track of all those invoices and receipts, especially if they come in at different times from different suppliers, some by email, some printed, and some even written out by hand, can be a challenging and time consuming process. In order to sort through the paperwork and ensure your accounts add up, you need to not only keep organised, but have clear guidelines in place for to what you can and cannot expense, as well as any budget limits.

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The sharing economy: Does it have a place in your managed travel program?

whitePaper | February 26, 2020

Thanks to major media exposure for companies like Airbnb and Uber, the “sharing economy” has emerged as a hot topic in travel, technology and business alike. In the consumer sector, Airbnb and Uber have been successful and have expanded rapidly.

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Scaling NDC for the digital travel players

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.

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Is Hospitality the Answer for Senior Living?

whitePaper | July 31, 2022

Hospitality has become a very popular topic in the senior living field. Communities featuring bistros and beer taps and the amenities of a fine hotel are popping up all around the country. Hospitality is seen as an approach that can attract baby boomers and eliminate the institutional feel that exists in many traditional communities. Indeed, the hospitality model has brought us more freedom and choice in services, higher quality dining experiences and less institutional designs. However, simply applying the concepts and operational structures of a hotel or resort without considering the significant differences inherent in senior living can backfire by undermining purpose and a sense of community. Senior living settings require a special approach – a blend of hospitality, community building, and a focus on supporting meaningful purpose.

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Seamless travel

whitePaper | January 21, 2020

Explore the award-winning biometric and AI technology of NEC, unlocking uninterrupted kerb-to-gate travel with just a simple smile.

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Opening the door to a world of opportunities 5G in travel

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.

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Spotlight

Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai

Located at the forefront of Dubai’s most prominent thoroughfare, the Sheraton Grand Hotel connects you to the heart of the booming business district and the main tourist attractions. It is within walking distance of the World Trade Centre and Dubai Convention Centre and just a short metro or drive away from DIFC, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and the gold and spice souk.

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