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New study finds 40% of tech professionals…

💻 Amadeus reveals a global study on tech professionals' priorities in 2025. 94% foresee career changes, 40% predict pivoting careers thrice due to AI and ML advancements. Only 6% expect no role evolution. 24% find current company training investment lacking, while 48% value new technology training over reduced workload (24%), individual care (30%), and better work/life balance (36%). Innovation ranks above salary for employer selection. Employees at innovative firms are 5 times happier and less likely to leave. DE&I is critical, with 79% of tech workers desiring proven credentials, especially AI engineers (53%). Effective innovation environments prioritize improved technology (56%) and proper facilities over recreational activities. Psychological safety and mental health discussions are comfortable for 63% of tech professionals, but 37% are uncomfortable or undecided.
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New research finds 45% of Brits visit a…

🏖 Quantum Metric reports 45% of Brits visit travel websites 2-3 times before purchase, with 50% preferring year-round discounts over traditional sales like Black Friday. Only 14% wait for Cyber Monday or Travel Tuesday for Christmas 2024 travel bookings. By October, 22% have booked half their holiday travel, as digital leaders note peak seasons starting earlier and becoming less defined. Travel sector's average order value dropped 30% between July and September, underlining the need for seamless digital experiences and continuous optimization.
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95% of business travellers see AI potential…

📅 American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) research shows 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can improve travel with convenience (44%), cost savings (43%), and streamlined expense management (41%). The survey involved 2,260 UK and US professionals. However, only 29% trust AI for personalized flight preferences, and 23% for hotel room selection, highlighting privacy and accuracy concerns. Amex GBT focuses on AI innovation, ensuring secure and responsible advancements. Concerns include data security (46%), accuracy (44%), and reliability (37%).
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Daytrip joins forces with Travel Compositor…

🚢 Travel platform DayTrip partners with Travel Compositor to integrate private car transfer services with sightseeing options into Travel Compositor's system, aiming to expand its reach in Latin American markets, Spain, and Portugal. The collaboration provides access to a wider traveler base via a network of travel advisors. DayTrip's B2B partnership manager Laura Salinas and Travel Compositor's marketing manager Antoni Socias Trias emphasize the strategic move and enhanced service offerings, positioning DayTrip as an additional transport option for Travel Compositor’s 600+ brand users worldwide.
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Smart travel planner Speakspots.com…

🛫 Speakspots.com, an AI travel planner start-up, now offers real-time, personalized flight packages, integrated via Skyscanner’s API. Launched flights follow their partnership with Booking.com for accommodation and with Civitatis for attractions ticketing services. In 2023, the platform expanded to the UK and saw a 1000% increase in traffic with itineraries for 175+ destinations globally. Speakspots.com plans in 36 languages for 176 destinations across 37 countries and is a finalist in the 2024 Travolution Awards. CEO Andrés Martínez Artal is recognized by Forbes and is preparing for a seed funding round.
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Largest accommodation survey reveals…

📌 SiteMinder's "Changing Traveller Report 2025" indicates 63% of global travellers are open to using AI for trip planning. Conducted by Kantar in August 2024, the survey included over 12,000 travellers from 14 top tourism markets. AI adoption varies: Thailand and Indonesia both at 98%, China 96%, India 94%, while below 40% among those over 60. UK travellers booking through agents rose to 14.5% in 2025 from 6.5% in 2020, and 50% prefer Standard Rooms, above the global average (46%). UK travel trends show 53% likely to travel for events, 57% willing to pay for eco-friendliness, and 82% spending on extras. However, only 49% support dynamic pricing during peak seasons. Top international destinations for UK travellers include Spain (18%), France (10%), and the US (7%), with 69% planning overseas travel, down 2% year-on-year. Domestic favorites are Scotland (24%) and London (21%). Travel companions are mostly partners (41%) and family (30%).
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Guest Post: Vertical AI – The game-changer…

🏕️ The Paris Olympics presented challenges in balancing supply and demand for the travel industry. Vertical AI, tailored for travel, emerges as critical for real-time, personalized offers. 75% prefer travel experiences over possessions, as per Global Rescue Spring 2024 Survey. Travel Tuesday's search interest surged 500% in two years, indicating a need for scalable, personalized travel services. Vertical AI specializes in dynamic pricing and inventory, unlike broad-focused generative AI, and is crucial for large events like the 2026 World Cup and the Los Angeles Olympics.
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