→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here is our weekly curation of the top news, trends, and startup stories in the travel industry: The go-to places for work trips. In 2023, Amsterdam and New York took the crown as the go-to spots for European business travelers, […]
Author: Ana Metz
World’s Most-Loved Airports
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. This edition is arriving just in time for your weekly roundup of the travel industry’s top news, trends, and startup stories: The expansion saga. Just weeks after acquiring Portuguese startup Vision-Box, Amadeus is now broadening its horizons with the acquisition of Voxel, an e-invoicing […]
🦄 New Unicorn Alert
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here is this week’s curation of the main news on innovation, trends, and startups from the travel industry. Let’s go: Snackbotting around the terminal. Munich Airport introduces the world’s first “snackbot” robot, offering drinks and snacks for purchase via cashless […]
Shuffling the Leadership Deck
People often call my attention that there is something a bit off about the travel industry – and once you know it, you can’t unsee it. Despite women being the ones behind more than 70% of travel purchases and making up 55% of the industry, they barely snag more than 8% of those top-tier board […]
Double the Fun: Digital Twins in Hospitality
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here is this week’s curation of the main news on innovation, trends, and startups from the travel industry: Connecting offline and online. Have you ever wondered what happens when a traveler arrives at their hotel? From a digital perspective, it’s […]
Snow no-show and a Fix for Jet Lag
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s get to our weekly curation of the main news on innovation, trends, and startups from the travel industry. AI in every step of travel plans. Travel discovery and booking platform Layla has bought Roam Around, an AI-powered itinerary creator. This means Layla […]
Report: Meet the Cities Changing the Way We Travel
Explore five cities leading the future of travel. With technology shaping urban landscapes, strategic tourism efforts become crucial. Through our “Meet the City” series, discover destinations leveraging smart tech and imaginative urban planning to redefine how we explore the globe. Get ready to explore handpicked destinations, where culture, history, and innovation converge to shape the […]
Travel’s Tomorrow: What Trends Are Coming?
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Over the past years, we all have seen tech bringing big changes to the industry and shaping how we go places. What we know for sure: things are always changing, especially in a fast-paced industry like ours, […]
Everyday Leadership in Travel: Habits to Keep in 2024
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Success in both life and work starts with good habits. While hard work, talent, and a bit of luck contribute to success, it’s the daily habits that really shape our path – helping us thrive and pushing businesses forward. […]
Holiday Bookshelf: Insights from Travel Leaders
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. We asked travel tech leaders about a book that genuinely influenced them, whether from a personal or business perspective. The result? A fantastic list of books, just in time for the festive season! As we approach this special time […]
Streamlining Reconciliation: 5 Best Practices to Optimize Global Payment Operations in 2024
FREE Report: Streamlining Reconciliation In the fast-paced world of travel, managing finances can be challenging. This report simplifies this complexity by offering practical steps to efficiently handle fund flows across different systems – a common issue for finance teams in the travel industry. You will discover how smart travel companies are simplifying their financial strategies […]
Jacob Benbunan Reveals the Keys to Memorable City Brands at FutureTravel Summit
We are thrilled to announce Jacob Benbunan, the CEO of Saffron, as a keynote speaker at the upcoming FutureTravel Summit. With more than 36 years of experience, Jacob will bring a wealth of knowledge to the stage, having collaborated with esteemed clients such as Meta, Orange, Repsol, YouTube, Facebook, and many more across the globe. […]
FutureTravel Summit 2023 Welcomes Sebastián Canadell as He Shares Insights on Mobility and City Branding
We are excited to announce that Sebastián Canadell, the Chief of astara Intelligence, will be delivering a keynote address at the FutureTravel Summit. Sebastián, who began his career as a Naval Architect, is now focused on revolutionizing the future of mobility. Through astara, he is committed to combining sustainability and addressing social challenges, providing a […]
Innovation in Action: Jakob Ipland at FutureTravel Summit 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Jakob Ipland, Head of Projects and Innovation at Wonderful Copenhagen , will speak at the FutureTravel Summit. Wonderful Copenhagen serves as the official tourism organization for the Danish capital region, with a dedicated focus on creating sustainable tourism developments through collaborative efforts with both public and private partners. Their […]
Democratizing Exotic Travel: Alberto Constans on Disrupting Travel Tech
We are excited to announce that Alberto Constans, Chief Growth Officer at Exoticca, will be joining the stage as a keynote speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2023. Alberto plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s worldwide expansion and growth. He has led the development of Exoticca’s B2B channels on a global scale, propelling the […]
Innovation and Foresight at FutureTravel Summit: Tino Klaehne’s Perspectives on Industry Trends
We are happy to welcome Tino Klaehne, Director Strategic Innovation & Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit. With more than 15 years of experience, Tino has helped corporations innovate by designing new products and services that fit with corporate strategies. At Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Tino plays a vital role […]