I am always on the watch for news items on Lonely Planet.
Like many children of the 70s and 80s, I have powerful and joyful memories of trips that consisted of a backpack, a round the world ticket and a Lonely Planet book.
In a time before email, GPS and mobile phones, Lonely Planet was the way to navigate your way around your lost youth.
Big Data – we’re all talking about it, wondering how it will make its presence felt across the travel industry, who is best positioned to capitalise on it?
RFID, augmented reality, smart search, technology beyond social media and check-ins – more disruption is on its way in the travel industry.
Metasearch, voice search, agency search, supplier search – how consumers find and book travel products has never been more complicated.
Payment experts from Wright Express, Expedia and HotelTonight showcase and discuss how single-use virtual accounts can help drive efficiencies in the payment and settlement process in travel.