propulsion and sent through a vacuum tube – could offer a viable and environmentally friendly alternative to air and rail travel.
Shaping the future This year, Travel Forward will take on a “from disruption to delivery” theme, comprising four streams: digitisation, customer focus, infrastructure and data. Gayle says it was chosen to address the impact of technology on the needs, aspirations and expectations of business and leisure travellers, and offer clarity on disruptive tech solutions. “Participants will have all faced a
barrage of information about how their organisations need to change. Our goal is to provide the answers and help them take the next steps to adopt it,” he says. A partnership between
such as accommodation chain Selina, alongside traditional providers like Edwardian Hotels,” says Gayle. “We are also particularly looking
forward to Virgin Hyperloop One, who will show how they are turning the dream of the future of transport into reality.” Managing director Middle East and India, Harj Dhaliwal (inset), will speak on Monday at 11:40 about how the technology – a new mode of transportation that sees passengers enter a carriage powered by electric
Travel Forward and blockchain firm Winding Tree will see a hackathon debut at 2019’s event. #HackTravel will bring together travel
start-ups, airlines, hotels and software companies to
collaboratively tackle real-world industry “pain points” and help bring
solutions to market. “Whether you are an OTA, hotel, software vendor or an independent travel tech expert, there are great challenges for technical and business hackathon participants. This is a unique opportunity to share the problem- solving process with people you would not normally be able to, collaborate with peers and create actionable solutions,” says Gayle.
FOUR NEW EXHIBITORS
HotelRunner (TT520) A sales management platform and B2B network for travel agencies, accommodations and payment providers to find, contact, connect and transact with each other online at scale.
Nezasa (TT740) A Swiss technology specialist offering software solutions for tour operators and travel agents to build personalised packages for their clients. Features include TripBooster, which engages with customers in-destination to recommend them relevant tours and activities.
Travamigos (SP406) This Leicester-based start- up allows solo travellers to join groups of like-minded adventures heading to the same destination, as well as craft and manage itineraries.
Vibe Systems (TT728) Another UK-based tech provider, Vibe delivers front and mid-office systems to help travel companies that require online booking systems. Clients include OTAs, call centres, retail agencies, tour operators and airlines.
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