Will Automation Be the Key to Disrupting the Travel Industry?


This post comes from our partner Follow @Hellogbye The era of automation is upon us and we’re seeing evidence of its impact every day.  From self-driving cars to buttons that deliver home goods with a single tap, and even a revival of automats for dining. But when it comes to travel, there’s a huge void separating where we are from where we want to be. While some components of the travel experience have become more automated over time, much of the process is still very antiquated and a growing source of frustration for travelers. Take travel booking, for example: at one time, travelers’ only options for booking air travel and hotels was to purchase ove