Tag: AI

April 11, 2024

AI is arguably the hottest technology in the restaurant space, with many operators exploring applications to ease pressure from inflation and rising labor, food, and occupancy costs. “The whole use of AI at restaurants is accelerating,” said Brandon Barton, CEO […]

February 19, 2024

Hospitality rides the wave of AI The hospitality industry is undergoing notable shifts. Global gross hotel bookings, one of the major and rapidly expanding sectors of the travel industry, increased from $450 billion in 2022 to $510 billion in 2023 […]

December 29, 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on our strides to enhance your event planning and hospitality experiences. At Tripleseat, innovation is not just a goal; it’s a commitment. This year, we’ve raised the bar again with Tripleseat feature […]

December 1, 2023

Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. Tech like AI has become a game changer but has also sparked discussions in how it is being used. This year, we took the time to explore the pros and cons of […]

November 17, 2023

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi passes away at 94, Airbnb makes its first acquisition as a public company, and Sydell Group considers selling its NoMad Hotels brand. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi […]

August 30, 2023

Travel influencer Michael Motamedi has been traveling the world with his wife and 2-year-old daughter using the free AI travel assistant GuideGeek to make every decision since June. The trip, initially planned for six months, is off to such a […]

July 25, 2023

Google’s new chatbot could simplify travel planning for people around the world. During the Google I/O 2023 conference, the tech giant announced it would soon add extensions to Bard. One of two Google chatbots in development, the new Bard advancements […]

July 21, 2023

This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. Founded by J.B. Miller in New York City in 1993, the company has since produced events for corporations, associations […]

July 12, 2023

Travellers using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to plan their travel itineraries is set to boom, according to market research company Euromonitor International. The massive increase can be narrowed down to convenience and 24/7 accessibility, says Caroline Bremner, […]

June 26, 2023

As the tragic news of the implosion of the submersible craft Titan swept the web, many viral accusations hit the airways essentially faulting a culture that heralds billionaires going on dangerous and thrill-seeking trips. Ever since incentives began there has […]

May 26, 2023

Photoshop integrates artificial intelligence, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts may have a buyer, and the countdown is on to the HD Awards! All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Due to factors like deforestation, pollution, and climate change, […]

May 5, 2023

Hyatt acquires hotel booking service Mr & Mrs Smith, tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton quits Google, and the hospitality design industry convenes at HD Expo in Las Vegas. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. ICYMI: Highlights from […]

April 20, 2023

Since early 2023, ChatGPT has dominated the conversation in technology. Many have described this new AI tool as a “seismic shift” and “the biggest thing since the Internet.” To demonstrate the capability of ChatGPT, most of this article was generated […]

January 23, 2023

Technology cannot be evaluated in isolation. “AI is a tool and not an end in and of itself,” said Philip Rothaus, Managing Director for Data & AI in Alvarez & Marsal’s Travel, Hospitality & Leisure Practice. “It’s really important to […]

December 14, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be a buzzword in today’s information age. AI is all around us. It’s in our phones, it’s in our cars, and it’s promised to be the way of the future. AI has captured the interests […]

February 9, 2022

In 2022, industries across the country are facing critical staff shortages that threaten to cripple their day-to-day operations. Despite the hospitality industry recovering from the disastrous events of the past two years, staff shortages still plague many hotels. Staffing shortages […]

January 7, 2022

AI – artificial intelligence – is everywhere these days. It’s baked into your smartphone, your desktop and laptop, your virtual assistant, your smartwatch, and so much more. It’s also found in digital marketing, in business software, and everywhere else. What […]

January 4, 2022

As consumers, we all know the immense frustration that comes with dealing with call center voice bots. Whenever you pick up the phone, you expect to hear another human on the other end, when that’s not the case, it’s not […]

October 22, 2020

The global restrictions imposed since March this year due to Covid-19 has brought international travel to a screeching halt. It has caused a 22% fall in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2020 and could further decline by […]

March 19, 2020

The role of technology has taken over almost every industry—and anyone that has spent time in the hospitality industry knows that it’s no different. With this surge of new technology, challenges become infinitely more complex. Whether they’re rolling out apps […]