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Sustainable Travel: Opportunities Digital Technology Provides for a Greener Business

Altexsoft

Greenhouse gases (tourism is responsible for around 8 percent of global carbon emissions, three-quarters of which is due to aviation), local resource overuse (e.g., Greenhouse gases (tourism is responsible for around 8 percent of global carbon emissions, three-quarters of which is due to aviation), local resource overuse (e.g.,

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Hopper raises $170M and partners with Capital One on a new cardholder travel booking portal

TechCrunch

Also, does it really leverage tech in a way that is differentiated? The startup’s app reviews, Better Business Bureau (BBB) profile and social media accounts were inundated with negative comments and reports of poor experiences. And so if it has these attributes, then we’re interested.”

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Carbon Offset in Aviation Explained: How ICAO CORSIA Helps Airlines Get Closer to Net Zero

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Aviation is one of the major sources of greenhouse gasses, so airlines must adopt effective strategies to decarbonize their operations. So, airlines face a tremendous challenge of reducing their emissions and accommodating the growing demand at the same time. So how does carbon offsetting actually work for airlines?

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12 most popular AI use cases in the enterprise today

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Voice assistants, chatbots, and conversational AI Conversational AI tools such as chatbots and voice assistants have grown in popularity, making technology more accessible, offering support to customers, and reducing the load on IT support representatives.

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Does Atlantic Canada have a blueprint for rural revival in the post-pandemic era?

TechCrunch

He then started Social West , a Calgary-based digital marketing conference that, before long, expanded to three cities. Atlantic Canada had four major tech acquisitions in a five-month period. About 100 companies are created every year in fields as diverse as life sciences, cleantech and ocean tech.

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IATA Explained: The Role of International Air Transport Association in the Aviation Industry

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IATA or the International Air Transport Association is a global trade association of airlines (both freight and passenger carriers) that regulates the aviation industry by developing standards, procedures, and practices. As of today, its members are 290 airlines in 120 countries comprising around 82 percent of total air traffic.

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Travel Analytics: Data Sources, Use Cases, and Real-Life Examples

Altexsoft

Internal systems — like a property management system (PMS) in hospitality, a passenger service system (PSS) used by airlines, or an OTA back office — are the backbone and the most relevant source of transaction details, booking histories, and inventory data for a travel business. geolocation, profiles, and feedback.

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