Rising to the challenge of digital transformation

May 29, 2019

For over 20 years, Sagittarius has worked with many travel clients, supporting them on their journey to improved customer experience and digital greatness. One thing that has become apparent in recent years is that while they all have their own individual business and digital challenges, there are a number of constant themes running through the industry. After some reflection and discussion, we asked ourselves what were these challenges facing travel brands in the next 12-18 months?

Spotlight

The Red Sea Development Company

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has been incorporated as a closed joint stock company, wholly owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The company has been established to develop and promote a new international luxury tourism destination that will set new standards for sustainable development and bring about the next-generation of luxury travel. The project was announced in July 2017 and is one of the three Giga Projects aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy in keeping with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision. The development will offer unprecedented investment options and provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the five untouched treasures of the west coast of Saudi Arabia; the archipelago of over 90 islands with stunning coral reefs, dormant volcanoes and untouched nature reserves. The project will offer a wide range of unique and authentic experiences to nature lovers, adventurers, cultural explorers and visitors looking to escape and rejuvenate.

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STAY GREEN: THE CENTRAL ROLE OF THE HOTEL IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TRAVEL, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Carbon reduction is often the primary focus for business travel sustainability initiatives, as confirmed by research among travel managers and procurement officers commissioned for this report. While decarbonization is a critical imperative for the industry, reducing carbon is just one opportunity for improving overall sustainability across travel and meetings, particularly when it comes to the hotel stay. Here, being “green” is complex and encompasses waste management, energy and water conservation, and responsible sourcing – as well as wider sustainability goals such as social impact on employees and host communities.

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Your guide to business traveler well-being

whitePaper | November 12, 2019

We’ve never had more ways to instantly connect with people halfway around the world, and yet we’ve never been so keen to meet our overseas colleagues, business partners and customers face to face. Traveling is at the heart of what we do and we believe business travel and creating these opportunities for our employees, customers and companies worldwide to interact in person brings great value. According to the Global Business Travel Association, global business travel spend is set to reach $1.7 trillion in 20221.

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Aviation White Paper - ACCC submission in response to terms of reference

whitePaper | March 15, 2023

The ACCC welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the development of a new aviation White Paper. A competitive airline sector is vital to meet the needs of consumers and the economy more broadly, especially for a large country as geographically dispersed as Australia. Rivalry between airlines can deliver more routes, a greater choice of products, cheaper airfares, more reliable services and better customer service.

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HARMONISING AIR TRAVEL

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

As we begin to imagine a post-COVID reality, the imperative is to attract once again the millions of people now discouraged from booking flights as a result of confusion over travel requirements, and also to ensure as an industry we are prepared for future health crise The Harmonising Air Travel White Paper is ambitious and far sighted, and was created in consultation with a broad range of aviation stakeholders.

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Three Strategies to Future-Proof Your Contact Center

whitePaper | January 30, 2023

Paired with changing workforce dynamics, contact centers are coping with issues such as economic uncertainty, customer vulnerability, an increase in global compliance regulations and ongoing pandemic-related disruptions — from the supply chain to employee health concerns. A perfect storm of external factors have led to higher interaction volumes and more complex customer conversations.

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Enabling Safe, Secure and Seamless Travel to Accelerate Border Controls

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Despite significant advances throughout travel and tourism, many aspects of international travel remain encumbered by manual processes that are susceptible to fraud. For many years, aspiring voices from government and industry have advocated a vision of better travel experiences. A vision where outdated paper-based processes are replaced by modern digital processes that include strong identity assurance; and where passengers can travel from anywhere to anywhere using just their Digital Identity1 But as both the travel and tourism sectors – and the technology that underpins them – have been transformed, it is important for governments to begin developing their own strategies to deliver safe, secure and seamless travel for all international travelers, regardless of their mode of transport.

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Spotlight

The Red Sea Development Company

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has been incorporated as a closed joint stock company, wholly owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). The company has been established to develop and promote a new international luxury tourism destination that will set new standards for sustainable development and bring about the next-generation of luxury travel. The project was announced in July 2017 and is one of the three Giga Projects aimed at diversifying the Saudi economy in keeping with the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision. The development will offer unprecedented investment options and provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the five untouched treasures of the west coast of Saudi Arabia; the archipelago of over 90 islands with stunning coral reefs, dormant volcanoes and untouched nature reserves. The project will offer a wide range of unique and authentic experiences to nature lovers, adventurers, cultural explorers and visitors looking to escape and rejuvenate.

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