July 12, 2024

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AI in the Hospitality Industry: Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Hotels
(SOURCE: SITEMINDER)

AI in the hospitality industry means using advanced technology to improve various aspects of running a hotel and serving your guests. This includes automating routine tasks, personalising guest experiences, adjusting pricing strategies, and making your overall operations more efficient.

By using AI, you can simplify your processes and significantly boost both revenue and guest satisfaction.

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China Southern Airlines Prepares for Belgrade Launch (EXYU AVIATION)

African Aviation Sector Sees Growth Amid Challenges in Q2 2024 (AIRSPACE AFRICA)

Aviation Roundup: Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia and More (TTG ASIA)

SUSTAINABILITY

HRS' Green Stay Initiative Scores ISO Certification (BTN EUROPE)

HOSPITALITY

This State Just Banned Small Toiletry Bottles at Hotels (ENTREPRENEUR)

Are Guests Getting More Difficult These Days? (COSTAR)

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Travel Compositor Launches Tech Solution for TMCs (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

Travelex Boosts Your Spending Power. Travelport’s Content Search. Byway Gets €5.9 Million. More. (WEB IN TRAVEL)

Cleartrip Introduces ‘Cleartrip for Work’ for Business Travellers (TRAVEL DAILY MEDIA)

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GBTA Convention 2024 Exhibitors

Exhibitors	Booth
New Waterloo	4044
Nobu Hotel Atlanta & Nobu Hotel London Portman Square	HP-6
Nomad eSIM	3760
Nomadic	3445
Omega World Travel	4041
oneworld alliance	4315
OTH Hotels Resorts	4861
Oversee	2947
Oversight	4147
Pan Pacific Hotels Group	3950
Passports and Visas.com LLC	3951
Philippine Airlines	2953

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

France - Activists plan to protest at Place de la Nation, Paris, France, July 14 in occasion of France's Bastille Day; increased security likely.

Italy - Air traffic controllers to strike at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) airport, Italy, from 13:00-17:00 July 21. Flight disruptions likely.

Italy - Volcanic activity reported at Mount Strombol Volcano, Sicily Region, Italy, July 11. Tourists and residents advised to avoid beaches.

Philippines - Flight delays likely at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines, July 12 after minor aircraft incident. Confirm flights.

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