Articles tagged “big data”

That whole Big Data thing is kicking in as TripAdvisor, which pegs itself as the largest online travel site in the world, has plenty of data as its disposal to use for personalized hotel recommendations. In a few years, this should be the norm across most of the travel industry.

Hotel Urbano is focused on being a Big Data-infused travel company with an online travel agency platform in Brazil, one of the largest emerging markets in the world. Hotel Urbano claims it is not only riding that demand, but is also creating it.

The travel and hospitality industry is being flooded with data. The key to harnessing it? Smart strategies to deliver a more efficient and tailored travel experience, and cultivate and keep…

Amadeus provides the technology, which keeps the travel sector moving - from initial search to making a booking, from pricing to ticketing, from managing reservations to managing check-in and departure processes. It is this strong commitment that we believe will enable us to continue working with our customers and partners to shape the future of travel.

Lawsuits didn't kill hotel rate parity. Instead, it is Big Data, analytics, advertsiing retargeting and personalization that are making enforcement of rate-parity provisions almost untenable.

Airlines have long-neglected cross-sell opportunities, but in recent years they've contracted with third-parties to move things along. Boxever's funding and Tigerair deal can be seen in this context.

Expedia's Flight Recommendations feature is a valuable tool for flyers planning their itineraries. Finally, a Big Data feature that transcends the usual hype.

Overall, this is a very healthy trend as data analysis -- yes, big data -- is being applied to flights, airports and day of travel, showing travelers they are not all created equal.