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1. The document discusses how social and technological changes could impact the banking industry. Major social changes mentioned include increasing social justice, women's rights, and connectivity through social networks.
2. Technological changes discussed include increasing data connectivity through mobile networks and falling data prices, as well as a generation growing up with internet access.
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BTO 2016 | Ecaterina Paun | WHY! Selling ancillary direct will be the futureBTO Educational
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Oracle Hall [Main Hall Internazionale]
WHY! Selling ancillary direct will be the future
http://www.buytourismonline.com
http://www.buytourismonline.com/eventi/ancillary/
Keynote Speaker
Ecaterina Paun Protel hotelsoftware
Talkbacker
Serena Viscovo Viator
Claudio Bellinzona Musement
Il futuro passa anche dalla vendite dei cosidetti ‘ancillary’.
Cercheremo di capire se c’è ancora spazio per arrivarci da parte delle aziende indipendenti.
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1) A young Spanish company called ByHours discovered a new system called "Micro-stay Management Program" that allows hotels to efficiently increase revenue by selling hotel rooms in 3, 6, and 12 hour blocks.
2) An hotel owner bets that micro-stays would not work and loses his hotel to his revenue manager who implements the program successfully.
3) The system has been adopted by thousands of hotels worldwide and allows occupancy of otherwise empty rooms, generating new customers and revenue without affecting regular bookings.
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The document provides instructions for requesting and receiving writing assistance from the HelpWriting.net website. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, and the company guarantees original, high-quality work or a full refund.
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The document discusses several pieces of proposed legislation that could significantly impact the digital marketing industry:
- SOPA and PIPA aimed to expand the ability to fight online piracy but were opposed due to concerns over censorship and free speech. Protests in 2012 caused the bills to be postponed.
- CISPA would allow sharing of internet traffic data between companies and the government to investigate cyber threats, but is opposed by privacy advocates concerned about government surveillance.
- Other legislation mentioned includes Canada's Online Protection and Anti-Spam Law, which could also greatly affect how data is used in digital marketing if it limits data usage. Regulations around data usage and privacy have major implications for data-driven digital marketing business models
The document summarizes an agenda for the E-Tourism Africa Summit discussing how the internet is evolving as a distribution and marketing channel for travel. Key topics included how online adoption is affecting consumers, hotels, travel suppliers, and intermediaries. It outlines how hotels and suppliers can profit from online distribution, particularly with online travel agencies (OLTAs), and the effects of the online shift. The agenda also covers results in South Africa, how Expedia offers more than just transactions, and leaves time for questions.
The document summarizes key aspects of digital marketing from the past, present, and future. It discusses how marketing has evolved from Marketing 1.0 to today's Marketing 2.0, driven by developments in the web, mobile, social media, and other digital channels. Emerging trends that may shape Marketing 3.0 in the future include more personalized targeting and customer customization across these interactive platforms.
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1. Create an account with a password and email.
2. Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, deadline, and attaching a sample for style imitation.
3. Review bids from writers for qualifications, history, and feedback, then deposit funds to start the assignment.
4. Ensure the paper meets expectations and authorize final payment, or request revisions. HelpWriting offers free revisions.
From big data to personalization, a new year brings new advancements in technology and marketing strategy. Learn what hotels and hospitality brands can expect for the year to come.
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Xotelia - How to attract business travelers online?Jeffrey Messud
Business travel represented 15% of the global tourism economy in 2015 with 1,18 trillion dollars U.S*. The choice of accommodation is made early in the business travel organisation and corresponds to the second spending item.
Even though companies tend to chose hotels (in 98,2% of the cases** as their preferred accommodation, business travel is a real opportunity for vacation rentals too. Business travellers are on the rise and online distribution can be an answer to capture the demand. Airbnb and MagicStay have understood the interest of such a target and propose special services dedicated to business travellers.
Business travellers search to answer various needs while organising their stay, such as travel motivation, destination, length of stay, travel frequency... and Internet has become the first tool to be used for business travel organisation. The various criteria can be used as a leverage by vacation rental owners/managers to attract professionals. This webinar aims to give you some tips on how to combine them with a sharp online distribution strategy.
1/ "Business e-tourism"
2/ Adapt your offer to Business travellers' needs
3/ Capture the demand on the online distribution platforms
Audience : vacation rentals, smal and medium capacity hotels.
Sources
* statista.com
** economie.gouv.fr
Company Overview Hotels.com was co-founded by Robert Diener an.docxdonnajames55
Company Overview
Hotels.com was co-founded by Robert Diener and David Litman in 1991. Hotels.com has been purchaced by Expedia but still operates as an independant entityand continues to provide its customers with their unique hotel and motel booking service. Hotels.com is one of the leading online accommodation booking website with properties ranging from international and all-inclusive resorts, to local favorites and bed & breakfasts. Hotels.com also provide specific apps for mobile phones and tablets that allow customers to book on the go with access to “20,000 last minute deals”.
Company History
Founded in 1991 by Robert B. Diener and David S. Litman, Hotels.com was first known as Hotel Reservations Network until the domain name Hotels.com was purchased in 2002 for ~$11m and assigned as the company name. [1][2] In 1995 Hotels.com was one of the first companies to use the Internet to offer their services on a global network. In February of 2000, Hotels.com went public with great success and ranked in the top 1% of public companies until 2003. In 2003, as Hotels.com was valued at $5.5 billion, founders David Litman and Robert Deiner sold their portion of Hotels.com to InterActiveCorp. The founders then left of the company later in 2004.[1]
Legal Issues
In 2007, Lewkowicz and Judith Smith of Oakland filed a class-action lawsuit in Alameda County Superior Court, claiming that Hotels.com did not guarantee wheelchair-accessible rooms. In 2009 the non-profit, DRA (Disability Rights Advocates), reached a settlement with the two major online travel service companies, Hotels.com and Expedia.com. Under the settlement both companies agreed to improve reservation services for travelers with disabilities by adding new features to their websites to improve accommodations for those with disabilities such as, wheelchair accessible showers, braille signage, and assistive telecommunications.[3] [4]
Market
Combined with its parent company Expedia.com, Hotels.com had 40% of USA’s OTA (Online Travel Agent) bookings in 2014. Hotels.com’s major competitors in the USA are Priceline, Orbitz Worldwide, and Travelocity. These four brands had 95% of the US market share in 2014 due to each of these brands owning a number of online room booking services. [5]
There are growing forces of newly entered companies in OTA market that have already become a threat to existing OTAs. Airbnb, founded in 2008, has rental listings of over two million spaces in 34,000 cities in 190 countries, serving 60 million customers to date. Airbnb differentiated its service from traditional OTAs by offering listings of privately owned apartment rooms and homes among other unique options. Airbnb has won popularity among younger generations by offering the experience of homestay accommodations with strict policy to protect guest and host participants. Though it is not publicly disclosed, Airbnb is estimated to of had an average revenue growth of 173% for a one year period between 2011 and .
Why Brown Essay Samples. Online assignment writing service.Michelle Franks
The document compares three Italian musical genres from the Baroque era: opera, oratorio, and cantata. All three genres featured recitative, soloists, and duet arias. Opera was a dramatic entertainment performed in theaters, focused on telling a story through music, drama, and spectacle. Oratorio was also dramatic but performed in churches, using biblical stories. Cantata was shorter than oratorio, focused on religious themes through solo arias and recitative, performed for holidays or special occasions in churches. While having similarities, the genres differed in their settings and purposes.
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The document provides instructions for seeking writing assistance from HelpWriting.net, including creating an account, submitting a request with instructions and deadline, reviewing bids from writers and choosing one, placing a deposit to start the work, reviewing and authorizing payment for the completed paper, and requesting revisions if needed. The process aims to match clients with qualified writers to complete assignments while ensuring client satisfaction through revisions and refunds if work is plagiarized.
Delivering a Remarkable Customer Experience in 2016Table19
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Sign up to our weekly trends report, SpotTable19, at http://goo.gl/VqOLir
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1) A young Spanish company called ByHours discovered a new system called "Micro-stay Management Program" that allows hotels to efficiently increase revenue by selling hotel rooms in 3, 6, and 12 hour blocks.
2) An hotel owner bets that micro-stays would not work and loses his hotel to his revenue manager who implements the program successfully.
3) The system has been adopted by thousands of hotels worldwide and allows occupancy of otherwise empty rooms, generating new customers and revenue without affecting regular bookings.
The document discusses disruptive technology and how attitudes have changed for Millennials. It notes that Millennials have delayed many financial and life milestones like completing school, becoming financially independent, marrying, and having children due to the recession and high student debt levels. More young adults are enrolled in school but costs have increased, making it harder to achieve independence. The recession also caused many young people to move back home with their parents. The document suggests technology and attitudes around adulthood will continue to change.
The document provides instructions for requesting and receiving writing assistance from the HelpWriting.net website. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, and the company guarantees original, high-quality work or a full refund.
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Even though companies tend to chose hotels (in 98,2% of the cases** as their preferred accommodation, business travel is a real opportunity for vacation rentals too. Business travellers are on the rise and online distribution can be an answer to capture the demand. Airbnb and MagicStay have understood the interest of such a target and propose special services dedicated to business travellers.
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Video of the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvZSfzKccC0
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David Turnbull, cofounder and CCO Snapshot, at Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru/eng).
"As the debate surrounding the dominance of OTA's and who truly "owns" the customer intensifies, David takes an amusing but critical look at the current state of data management within the hospitality sector and why this is preventing the significant leaps in customer experience achieved by other industries".
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Zdenek Komenda, Chief Business Development Officer, Kiwi.com, at Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru/eng)
"Kiwi.com has been on the market for 5 years. It found a niche within airline industry called virtual interlining (self-connect). Kiwi.com can combine any carrier around the world and create unique flight itineraries that are purchased by global audience. Learn about beginning, present and future of this product and find out what is position of Russia on the overall Kiwi.com business".
Video: https://youtu.be/zNNcm4O5pUs
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This document discusses digital insights for the airline industry in Russia. It shows that demand for airline services in Russia is growing rapidly, with smaller players increasing their market shares. Specific airlines like Ural Airlines and Nordwind Airlines are highlighted as winners that have outpaced competitors by generating growth in traffic from email marketing and referrals. The importance of contextualizing data and working with referral websites and meta search engines is emphasized.
Diego Saez Gill, founder at Bluesmart, at Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru/eng)
"As the founder of two travel startups, Diego will share some lessons learned building companies in the different spaces of the travel industry, including software and hardware. He will also share some thoughts about potential areas of opportunities for innovation in travel where entrepreneurs and travel companies could focus".
Video: https://youtu.be/VQfRlKIGCco
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Екатерина Ракова, Менеджер по Стратегическим Партнёрствам Booking.com, на Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru)
"Инициативы Booking.com по взаимодействию с трэвел-стартапами в 2017-м году:
1. Booking Booster: Five Ws.
2. Corporate Development at Booking.com - что это означает для компаний трэвел-индустрии".
Видео: https://youtu.be/yhQx0UL9bYQ
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Михаил Томшинский (руководитель проекта Яндекс.Автобусы) на Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru)
"(1) Обзор рынка (2) Проблемы и ограничения (3) Перспективы"
Видео: https://youtu.be/R0YErtD8lmc
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Антон Потапов, сооснователь Mermaid на конференции Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru/)
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The document discusses Travel Appeal, a company that uses data science and artificial intelligence to help the travel industry. It provides analytics and insights gathered from multiple online and offline sources to help businesses optimize operations and customer experiences. Some key products and services mentioned include a conversational AI chatbot, a dashboard for analytics, and Coach, an AI assistant that provides personalized recommendations and assessments. The goal is to help businesses make better decisions by taking a holistic view of customer preferences and market trends.
Александр Кислов (Директор по развитию в России и странах СНГ, Adapsys) на Travel Tech Conference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru)
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Григорий Померанцев, управляющий партнёр Aeropartner на Travel Tech Coference Russia 2017 (http://traveltechcon.ru)
"Клиентоцентричность и персонализация услуг авиакомпании: в чём особая актуальность этой темы сегодня.
Дополнительные доходы авиакомпаний: желаемые или жизненно необходимые? Системный подход к внедрению платных услуг и управлению дополнительными доходами как залог коммерческого успеха. Риски и их нейтрализация. Опыт ритейла и возможности взаимовыгодной кооперации
"Устами клиента": за что и сколько готовы платить пассажиры до, после и во время путешествия.
Как технологии содействуют персонализации: мобильность и подвижность; контроль за процессом и выбор услуг - в руках клиента; впечатления, развлечения и продажи на борту.
Истории успешных внедрений дополнительных услуг: опыт авиакомпаний".
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Jorge Diaz, Founder and CEO at AirGateway. at Travel Tech Conference Russia (http://traveltechcon.ru/eng).
"NDC brings a huge architectural change with it: A whole transitioning from the indirect distribution model to the direct distribution one, returning the control and ownership of the supply chain to airlines".
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Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
Imagine a world where machines not only perform tasks but also learn, adapt, and make decisions. This is the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a technology that's not just enhancing our lives but revolutionizing entire industries.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Breaking monopoly with new solutions. Why diversity is important for travel and hospitality industry. Marcin Wesolowski, Bidroom
1. Breaking monopoly with new solutions
Why diversity is important for travel and hospitality industry
2. Travel and Hospitality industry went through some amazing
changes in last decades.
Everything became easier and faster. But is this all ideal?
Marcin Wesolowski | Director of operations at Bidroom.com
3. Monopoly
“It's not hard to be valuable when
you are a monopoly”
Robert Cardillo
Director of US Defense
Intelligence Agency
4. 4
Deregulation
- Airline Deregulation Act of 1978
- Single European Act of 1986
Result: More choice, better prices, more people travelling
It always help the market and us, people
5. OTAs
monopoly or duopoly?
More evidence of a so-called duopoly
coming into play as Expedia and
Booking.com land 80% of all European hotel
sales on online travel agencies” - Tnooz
7. 01.
People used to find us in Google, take
our email and send a request for an
offer.
Email
02.
They also used to book directly
if price was good for them.
Hotel website
03.
and if not they would fill in the form.
Enquiry form
04.
or just walk directly to hotel’s reception
to ask for a room.
Walk-in
05.
unless guests came from
companies that we had a deal with.
Co-operations
bookings
years ago
8. 2007
And then this happened and:
- It gave a powerful tool to independent travelers
- It taught us that everything is instant, easy and fast
- It helped us travelling
I think the iPhone is the best consumer product
ever. That's what I feel about it. And it's become so
integrated and integral to our lives, you wouldn't
think about leaving home without it.” - Tim Cook
9. 01.
Dominant in most markets
Booking.com
02.
Dominant in many markets
Expedia
03.
Great solution for apartments owners
AirBnB
04.
Link to hotel and phone
Tripadvisor
05.
New solution for non-commissionable
reservations
NEW: Bidroom
bookings
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15. Bidroom is a revolutionary, membership-based
hotel booking platform that generates direct,
commission-free reservations, while providing
its members with the best rates.
26. Michael Ros
"I know we're a mosquito
compared to an elephant. But
mosquitoes can be very
annoying."
27. 27
Believe in what you are
offering to the market
Be confident Constantly improve your
product
Work on product
Make sure your
users bring the next ones
Build your community
Be visible
How to grow
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