Weather and Climate Information for Tourism

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 A vision where outdated paper-based processes are replaced by modern digital processes that include strong identity assurance; and where passengers can travel from anywhere to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.

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 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.

whitePaper | March 9, 2022

As network connectivity plays an increasingly important role in an intelligent converged infrastructure, hospitality owners and brands are challenged to find ways to leverage technology in order to improve their guest experience. Historically, most hotel networks weren’t designed from the ground up. Instead, they slowly evolved to support a hodgepodge of existing technologies such as DSL (digital subscriber line), DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification), and G.hn (data transmission over telephone wiring, coaxial cables, power lines). While these technologies were adequate at the time and maximized the life-span of the current cabling infrastructure, guests continue to demand more from their hospitality network. Today, guests expect a modern hospitality network to offer power, wired and wireless connectivity, and an increasing number of new technologies such as internet of things (IoT) as part of their guest experience.

whitePaper | December 16, 2019

The holiday season is quickly approaching, it’s essential that your destination or your hotel have the right Digital Marketing strategy guidelines laid out to boost engagement, visits and direct bookings.

whitePaper | April 27, 2022

Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Facebook, the world’s most popular media owner, creates no content. Alibaba, the most valuable retailer, has no inventory. And Airbnb, the world’s largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate. This is our digital world.