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LONDON and MADRID, Oct. 11, 2016
LONDON and MADRID, Oct. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality and the use of portable technology could change travel distribution as we know it over the next 10 years, according to a new independent study released today by the London School of Economics (LSE).
At the same time, industry and consumer pressures will generate more complexity in both content and technology. As consumers begin to expect more personalized content throughout their travel journey, the technology managing the differentiation of airline fares and services will become more complex. Those players who do not innovate fast enough to adapt to these changes will miss out on growth opportunities, says the LSE.
These are just some of the potential "future pathways" identified in Travel distribution: the end of the world as we know it, an LSE study commissioned by Amadeus. The report provides a credible and objective benchmark for the industry. It recommends six areas for industry-wide collaboration:
Dr. Graham Floater, Director, Seneca | EGC Director, London School of Economics, and one of the report's authors, commented, "The travel distribution industry is entering a period of unprecedented change - with rapidly changing consumer expectations, advances in data analysis technology and a blurring of the traditional lines between the various players. Our report identifies the disruptive factors that are likely to shape the industry, and eight future pathways for how the industry could develop over the next decade."
Commenting on the nature of the travel distribution industry within the report, Kenny Jacobs, CMO, Ryanair said, "Everyone looks at their part of the industry from their own point of view and doesn't necessarily look at the consumer. The retail business is much more consumer-orientated and has been for 25 years. The travel industry could learn a lot from retail in terms of opening up and what's the best solution for consumers."
Holger Taubmann, SVP Distribution, Amadeus, added, "We commissioned the London School of Economics to take a dispassionate, academic and independent look at travel distribution in order to prompt industry debate and discussion about the future of our industry. This report makes a major contribution towards understanding how consumer expectations, new technologies and shifting market dynamics will shape the future of travel."
To download the report, please visit this location.
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About the report
The report draws on evidence from five main sources: literature, interviews, data analysis and two industry surveys. The literature review covered 1,410 sources, while the surveys received 377 responses in the travel retail industry and responses from 18 international airlines.
LSE's research included a series of interviews with 37 experts from across the travel industry, including Google, Facebook, Greg Schulze, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Services at Expedia, and Kenny Jacobs, the Chief Marketing Officer of Ryanair, among others.
The report was commissioned by Amadeus. The research was commissioned via LSE Consulting which was set up by the London School of Economics and Political Science to enable and facilitate the application of its academic expertise and intellectual resources
About Amadeus
Amadeus is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (e.g. airlines, hotels, rail and ferry operators, etc.), travel sellers (travel agencies and websites), and travel buyers (corporations and travel management companies).
The Amadeus group employs around 14,000 people worldwide, across central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters), Nice (development) and Erding (operations), as well as over 70 local Amadeus Commercial Organizations globally and has a presence in more than 190 countries.
The group operates a transaction-based business model.
Amadeus is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under the symbol "AMS.MC" and is a component of the IBEX 35 index. To find out more about Amadeus please visit www.amadeus.com, and www.amadeus.com/blog for more on the travel industry.
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About the London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) studies the social sciences in their broadest sense, with an academic profile spanning a wide range of disciplines, from economics, politics and law, to sociology, information systems and accounting and finance.
The School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence and is one of the most international universities in the world. Its study of social, economic and political problems focuses on the different perspectives and experiences of most countries. From its foundation LSE has aimed to be a laboratory of the social sciences, a place where ideas are developed, analysed, evaluated and disseminated around the globe. Visit http://www.lse.ac.uk for more information.
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