TRAVEL & TOURISM GLOBAL ECONOMIC IMPACT & ISSUES 2017

For over 25 years, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has been quantifying the economic and employment impact of Travel & Tourism. The 2017 Annual Economic Reports cover 185 countries and 26 regions of the world, providing the necessary data on 2016 performance as well as unique ten-year forecasts on the sector’s future potential.

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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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The Business Value of SAP Concur Solutions for Optimizing Travel and Expense Operations

whitePaper | February 15, 2022

The travel and expense paradigm, as we knew it, is being forced to change as it is be set with global socio-economic uncertainty and dramatic business model changes, including growth in digital-first models and remote working. Today’s finance departments must have the tools capable of helping users improve operational efficiency and enhance the employee/traveler experience even amid such swirling winds of change. As business travel is returning, finance leaders and travel managers will need to be open to upgrading their operational infrastructure.

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Oracle Hospitality Hotel Cloud Services

whitePaper | August 5, 2022

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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.

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Exploring Opportunities Travel Retail: 2023 outlook

whitePaper | August 22, 2022

Travel retail is a complex channel which includes airport retail (duty free & food services), cruise & ferry, border stores and other smaller channels. Airport retail is the biggest channel with a focus on international travellers. Retail is operated through a concession model which is costly for retailers which in turn must focus on high value and profit categories & products.

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whitePaper | August 26, 2022

As we learnt to embrace digital transformation, we were challenged to also ensure that our workforce was equipped with the necessary skills to keep up with digitalization. Organizations across the globe had to become more agile and pivot quickly, all while keeping environmental sustainability and a positive societal impact at the core. Two years on, our ambition is greater than ever. The road towards a digital future requires a digital ecosystem to create an even better future.

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