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CES Leans into Hybrid Meeting Format in Uncertain Times

Smart Meetings

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. Safe Travels. Safety is the watchword for everyone involved in this global event.

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Smart Moves in The Palm Beaches, Los Angeles and More

Smart Meetings

She has held executive positions at travel and technology companies throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific region and remains active as regional director to Asia/Pacific (APAC) for the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). He has held leadership positions in assistance operations for over a decade.

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Travel Tech To Maximize Your Destination Marketing Efforts

DCI

For destination marketing organizations, incorporating this sort of technology may be second nature – or it may be totally foreign. We’re past the point where basic mobile apps and available internet are nice to have features in the travel industry. They are essential. Do not touch.

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APAC business travellers eager to restart trips: SAP Concur

Travel Daily Media

Changing traveller expectations forcing organisations to rethink their travel policies. Dr Jones said: “The actions that businesses take in the next 12 months to protect traveller safety and health could make or break their ability to acquire and retain valuable employees amid a competitive market for talent.”.

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

AltexSoft Travel

It’s particularly concerned about air traffic management, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance procedures, airport facilities compliance, pilot and airmen certification, technology development, and so on. The One ID initiative aims at facilitating passenger identification through paper-free, contactless biometric recognition technology.

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Travel Startups and Tourism Trends to Invest In

AltexSoft Travel

In March 2022, the statistics portal for market data Statista revealed a survey on travelers opinion on accomodations use of latest tech 2020. According to it, over 60 percent of respondents agreed technological advancements can make them feel safer when traveling. Wellness travel. Funded by 2 investors.

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Mindtree Launches Digital Health Passport

Business Traveler USA

Mindtree, a global technology services and digital transformation company, has launched Digital Health Passport for Travel. The solution provides a safer and smoother experience to international travelers navigating frequently changing travel regulations and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. mindtree.com.