Artificial intelligence in the tourism sector
It is evident how the evolution of technology and AI capabilities are modifying the operations of commerce sectors and industries worldwide. Processes are being optimized and companies can offer better products and services to their consumers. Indeed, AI is here to stay and what may now seem surprising, was discovered in something normal in our daily lives. Today I will talk specifically about how this technological innovation revolutionizes the tourism sector and the performance of hotels. Artificial intelligence has numerous applications in the tourism sector, impacting both the consumer experience and the operating model of companies. Let's see a little more: Customer acquisition. With AI it will be much easier to attract customers, where the search system becomes more and more personalized and companies develop marketing strategies that adapt to consumer requests and preferences. Thanks to this, the number of options is reduced, processes are streamlined and recommendations are precisely tailored to the interests of the client. Business plans. The companies base the preparation of their business plan on strategies that improve and stimulate the consumer experience, maximizing competitiveness and aiming at sustainable tourism with the use of new technologies. For example, with the use of artificial intelligence from Google it is possible to optimize campaigns
Top 5 Entrepreneurship Trends in 2023
The digital age has brought with it a universe of opportunities, technology and information have arrived to make it easier for us to create new projects and ideas. The reality is that the Covid-19 pandemic has marked a before and after in terms of business management, giving space to digital transformation and business innovations. Predictions tell us that 2023 will be an excellent year to undertake and invest in those ideas that constantly bounce around in our minds, so if you are one of the people who knows how to identify the opportunities that technology and interconnectivity offer us, this article is for you. Web 3.0 business. The technology hidden in web 3.0 is based on a blockchain system that allows new ideas and business models, democratizing the ability to create value companies and offering services such as financial solutions without the need to have other intermediary companies. For example, web 3.0 will enable transactions between users or companies worldwide without having to go through a waiting process and pay bank fees. App design. Application designers are experiencing a high demand within the market, causing large companies such as Google or Amazon to lose strength in the search for products on the Internet. IOT. Also
The international expansion of hotel brands
With the emergence of globalization, the tourism market is becoming increasingly competitive and challenging, the hotel industry is growing exponentially, causing brands to focus on the growth and advancement of their hotels. Thanks to this, hotel brands concentrate their market management on internationalization strategies that promotes the development of their brands in different geographical locations, offering new products and services according to the resources that serve as opportunities. In the hotel industry, market share complicates the distinction of the products and services offered by hotels, causing hotel chains to base their internationalization strategy on management contracts and franchises. This strategy consists of the union of companies with the same level of production to achieve a higher level of reach, distribution and sales in the market. According to this, internationalization has a number of benefits for hotel brands, I will mention some of them below: Competition is reduced, while national and regional prestige is gained. Access to new markets and consumers globally. Resource costs are reduced. Increase the list of suppliers and shareholders by having so much power in the market. Economies of scale are taken advantage of. A good example of a star hotel brand at an international level is the Hilton Hotel & Resorts
Digging into California’s truffle industry
Few delicacies say “fine dining” like truffles. Notoriously hard to harvest, these luxe fungi can cost thousands of dollars, making them some of the most expensive ingredients. (Like the world’s largest white truffle, which sold for a whopping $61,000 in 2014.) Truffles are high maintenance. In addition to different truffles species needing their specific climates and trees (where they grow on the roots), they can take up to 20 years to develop. The mushrooms are also hard to find once they’re ready, so truffle hunters usually need a trained pig or dog to point them in the right direction. After all the harvesting work, truffles only stay fresh enough to eat for less than a week. These hard conditions don’t just justify the high cost of truffles, they also make growing them in your own backyard a little more convenient–and profitable. Just ask farmers in California. Where in the world are truffles? Although truffles require a long list of specifics before they can make it to world-renowned restaurants, surprisingly they can grow in several areas. However, most culinary truffles come from Europe, including Italy’s coveted white truffle. While Italy, France, and Spain still dominate the truffle market, countries like Australia (now the fourth-largest truffle industry
Top technological innovations for hotels in 2023
The hotel industry is rapidly evolving and with it, the technology. For this new year, major transformations are expected at the technological level that will modify the operation of many sectors, optimizing services and customer experiences. Today, I will talk to you especially about the main technological innovations that the hotel industry will experience this 2023. As a result of the new technologies that are emerging, it is becoming way more challenging to satisfy the expectations and demands of consumers, due to this, the hotel sector has the responsibility and need to keep up to date with new technological trends and adapt to them to provide a more personalized experience to customers and not failing on the face of the competition. In this sense, I will point out some of the main technological trends that the hotel industry offers and that transform the way they provide exclusive experiences to their guests. Contactless payments. This technological trend is very relevant, as it simplifies the transaction process, making it much more convenient and faster. The hotel industry, like many others, has considerably benefited from the technology of mobile phones and wearables, enjoying the advantage that customers can make their payments without the need to carry
Is it Dry January’s last call?
I recently wrote about the growing number of new nonalcoholic bottle shops popping up in major cities–fueled by the burgeoning sober-curious movement. So, it may shock you to learn one of the movement’s more popular trends, Dry January (when people give up alcohol for the first month of the year), is on the decline. You heard that right: Fewer people say they’re participating in 2023’s sober festivities according to a recent survey by Morning Consult. This year, the number of adults who said they would take part in Dry January dropped from 19 percent to 15 percent compared to last year. But the reason why may surprise you. Dry January’s dry spell If more adults are embracing sobriety as a lifestyle (even if it’s just a month-long), then why did Dry January participation take a hit? We just answered our question. One reason fewer people are partaking is because people are drinking less overall. This is especially true for millennials. In December 2021, almost 70 percent said they drink. Last December, that number dropped to 62 percent. This is huge for a generation that reports drinking alcohol more frequently than others. And, ironically, Dry January participation might also be down due to last year’s success. That is, 2022’s
Cocina Creativa 2022
The third edition of Cocina Creativa comes to end, where 20 young talented Dominicans worked to enhance their gastronomic knowledge and skills in alliance with Instituto Nacional de Formación Técnico Profesional (INFOTEP) a (national institute for professional technical training. One of these young talents resulted the winner of a full scholarship to study a workshop improvement of culinary techniques at the Basque Culinary Center school in Spain, an academic institution that stands out in gastronomy worldwide. Since 2019, Cocina Creativa has been a means of learning at the hands of great professionals and teachers in culinary matters, who guide and encourage young people to reach the next level in their careers. There were 8 challenging weeks where the participants prepared new dishes, stimulating creativity and experiencing the reality of the gastronomic sector. For many of these youths, cooking is a way of transmitting their joys, developing their passion and living new experiences. In this edition, the diploma course was characterized by teaching the participants the essential values to achieve success in the gastronomy sector, these being discipline, consistency, perseverance and creativity. Honestly, it fills me with great pride to see how every year more and more young people are encouraged to pursue their
Cocina Creativa 2022
We started the third edition of the "Creative Cooking" diploma, taught by the INFOTEP Hotel and Gastronomy School, with the participation of young talents from different DR provinces, each of the participants is demonstrating their culinary skills and getting closer to being the next winner. of the international training workshop at the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) in San Sebastián, Spain. Stay tuned for the next news on the Creative Cooking course!
Raise a glass to nonalcoholic beverage stores.
Have you heard of Dry January? How about Sober October or No Alcohol November? As the names suggest, these are months when people commit to giving up alcohol for a variety of reasons–from health to a change in interests and activities. Some people, however, are extending sobriety beyond these trendy months into a lifestyle. These days, it’s hard to walk into a store or browse your social media feed without seeing a non-alcoholic cocktail, beer, or wine. Last year, the volume of these products grew around 27 percent in the United States. Also in 2021, alcohol delivery app Drizly had a 166 percent increase in nonalcoholic products on their platform compared to 2019. This makes sense, considering sales for these beverages shot up 600 percent last year. With increased demand, as well as big brands like Heineken developing their own alcohol alternatives, it’s natural for entrepreneurs to hop on this beverage bandwagon in innovative ways. For example, nonalcoholic stores are popping up all across the United States. Earlier this year, Atlanta bottle shop Elemental Spirits Co. and nonalcoholic distributor Elemental Spirits Co. announced they were opening the Zero Co.–the Georgia capital’s first shop devoted to sober spirits. Elemental Spirits Co. founders were inspired to open the Zero Co. after experiencing the
A new kind of business class is taking off.
The airline industry has undoubtedly had a turbulent last couple of years–from restricted travel, financial troubles, and new safety guidelines. Now we are finally returning to the open skies, but with some unexpected trends that rose out of the pandemic. Namely, a revamped business class. The luxury leisure flier Not too long ago, it wasn’t unusual to see a business class exclusively filled with–well, business travelers. Now, thanks to savings and credit card points racked up during the pandemic, it’s not surprising to see today’s business class passengers headed on a family trip. Dubbed “luxury leisure” customers, these travelers are now paying top dollar to reach their vacation destinations. Especially in the United States, where the average price for a domestic business class ticket was $1,447 this year–a drop from 2019’s average of $1,708. A new premium experience Naturally, airlines are offering more high-end options in response to the growing number of luxury leisure travelers. Delta Airlines, where premium products outperformed main cabinet products earlier this year, recently updated their Delta Premium Select cabin. Now, passengers are treated to destination-inspired menu items, Someone Somewhere amenity kits, noise-cancellation headphones, and more. American Airlines plans to unveil their new premium Flagship Suite in 2024. Customers can look forward