Jennifer Handal Catto

A universal travel points system could give consumers more control and open airlines to new markets, but also could hold risks for loyalty programs. https://lnkd.in/e6WAwGyJ

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Travel's most enduring GDS provider Sabre Corporation is proving it can keep up with Big Tech by unveiling AI that can book and – crucially – fix trips when they go wrong, all on its own. I spoke to Sabre’s vice president of product management Brad Johnson to find out more about what this all means for human travel agents... #AI #artificialintelligence https://lnkd.in/ezKFKwim

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Is AI not-so-quietly killing the click? As artificial intelligence reshapes consumer behavior, traditional metrics like CTR may no longer tell the full story—especially in travel and hospitality. If clicks no longer tell the story, what does? 📥 Download Curacity’s latest white paper to explore how AI is transforming the path to purchase—and what travel and hotel brands need to know to keep up.

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Anna Rose Feinberg, CEO of Alō Index, is speaking at Shaping New England’s Future: Travel, Tourism & Hospitality She will be on the panel: Technology Powering the Modern Travel Experience On this panel, Anna will explore: • How business travel decision-making is evolving • Where reliability breaks in today’s ecosystem • How sustainability and enterprise expectations are reshaping choices • What has to happen behind the scenes for travel to feel seamless She’ll be joined by Andrew Slaiby from RTX, whose leadership in accessibility continues to raise the bar for inclusive, reliable travel experiences. See the event details in the comments. Steve McLoughlin David Antrilli Ameet Iyer Lawrence Sulak

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Two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z respondents plan to buy fast and/or priority passes to theme parks in the coming year, compared to 59% of all consumers. Source: EY #Genz #passes #themepark #consumerdemand #Liveentertainment Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services PGAV Destinations

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Distribution strategy is the new battleground in travel. In an environment where demand shifts fast and customer expectations evolve even faster, how you distribute matters as much as what you sell. Open platforms consistently outperform closed ecosystems because they put the traveler first—offering broader choice, transparent pricing, and real-time flexibility. They also give businesses the resilience to adapt when suppliers, regulations, or demand patterns change overnight. Walled gardens may create short-term control, but openness creates long-term trust, scalability, and survival. The brands that will win are those that treat distribution not as a cost center, but as a strategic advantage. The future of travel belongs to platforms that are open, agile, and traveler-centric. #TravelIndustry #DistributionStrategy #TravelTech #OpenPlatforms #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation #OTA #Aviation #TravelLeadership

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