With a potentially record-setting holiday travel season kicking into high gear, 30% of travelers say they are likely to use AI to plan or assist with their travel planning this year. This finding comes from a survey of more than 1,000 travelers conducted by leading travel publisher Matador Network, which launched the free AI travel genius GuideGeek last year. The survey found that of the growing portion of travelers who have already used AI for travel, two thirds (66.6%) plan to use AI for travel planning this holiday season. Overall, younger travelers (Millennial and Gen Z) are almost 50 percent (48.1%) more likely than older travelers (Gen X, Baby Boomer) to use AI for holiday travel this year. More than a quarter of travelers said they plan to use AI to help plan their holiday va...
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AI is driving market evolution and rising disposable income boosting revenue With the rise of easy internet access and widespread smartphone usage, consumers now rely on online reviews to plan their adventure holidays. This trend significantly benefits the travel industry, enabling travelers to research and book adventure activities with confidence. Online portals provide essential information, including testimonials, destination images, and weather reports, making it easier for travelers to make informed decisions. The availability of maps, guides, and food and lodging options further enhances the convenience. Overall, the online review system is a key trend driving the growth of the adventure tourism market. The Global Adventure Tourism Market size is estimated to grow by USD 5.78...
Read MoreMore than a quarter of travelers said they plan to use AI to help plan their holiday vacation, according to a recent survey of 1,200 travelers conducted by leading travel publisher Matador Network. In total, 64 percent of respondents said they have either used AI to research or plan travel or plan to in the future. Matador Network is the creator of the personal AI travel assistant GuideGeek. "For many people, the holiday season is without question the most hectic part of the year, especially if there is travel involved," said Matador Network CEO Ross Borden. "This year GuideGeek is giving you the gift of time. You can plan your whole holiday vacation — from choosing a destination to booking a flight and hotel and making dinner reservations — before you finish your mug of hot cocoa." ...
Read MoreNew intelligence will enable the company’s chatbots to provide more accurate responses to customers’ queries Cathay is enhancing its customers’ digital experience with the launch of an advanced conversational artificial intelligence (AI) in partnership with Fano Labs, a Hong Kong-based language AI company. As part of its purpose to move people forward in life, Cathay is continuously pursuing the development of new technologies that enable it to give customers more choice and control over their journeys, whether on the ground, in the air or on digital channels. In recent years, this has included the introduction of AI chatbots that enable passengers and cargo customers to receive immediate responses to their queries, ranging from checking flight status, to booking changes and ...
Read MoreThe World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with California-based Eightfold.ai to help connect tourism jobseekers with employers and so drive the global recovery of the sector. The new partnership will see UNWTO harness the power of the Eightfold Talent Exchange, a marketplace connecting workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with available jobs. Using advanced deep-learning AI, the Exchange matches people to the right jobs in companies that are hiring, creating a bridge between those looking for a job and organizations that need to hire quickly. All 159 UNWTO Member States, as well as the more-than-500 Affiliate Members will benefit from direct access to the platform. They will also be able to offer Talent Exchange to workers who have lost their tourism-related jobs du...
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