S2E5: Virtuoso Travel Tech: Insights LIVE from Las Vegas
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‘LIVE from Vegas’ with the Travel Trends Podcast, featuring highlights from the Travel Tech Day at Virtuoso's 2023 Travel Week, with esteemed industry experts Shane O’Flaherty from Microsoft, Stuart Greif from Forbes Travel Guides, and Carlos Garcia from Trip Ventures, for an engaging discussion on how social platforms, AI, and even travel photos are shaping the future of travel. Prepare to explore the core of innovative startups and the growing synergy between technology and travel, understand the nuances of how companies like Dharma are revolutionizing travel experiences and the essential role of a strong social media strategy (including the impact of influencers like Mr Beast), and gain valuable perspectives on the future of travel through the lens of startups like Tango and Legends utilizing AI and geo-location analysis, emerging trends highlighted by startups like Lucia and Kind Traveller, the contributions of female executives, purpose-driven travel, and Deloitte's predictions for the consumer industry.
Discover the exciting transformations occurring at the intersection of technology and travel, Live from the Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas. Learn how innovative startups are reshaping the way we experience travel, with a spotlight on Dharma's revolutionary approach. The panel emphasizes the critical importance of a robust social media strategy in today's landscape, using the influence of figures like Mr Beast as a prime example. Looking ahead, the discussion introduces startups like Tango and Legends, who are leveraging AI and unique methods like geo-location analysis of photo metadata to connect with the Virtuoso audience. Emerging trends are further explored through startups like Lucia, which supports travel agencies, and Kind Traveller, a platform empowering travelers to give back to their destinations. The episode also acknowledges the significant contributions of female executives, delves into the potential of purpose-driven travel, and examines the evolving role of AI within the industry. Key takeaways include insights from Deloitte's research report on the future of the consumer industry over the next decade, with the panelists sharing their expert predictions for the changing landscape of travel.
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