In this episode of the Travel Tech series, we speak with Riccardo Vittoria, CEO and Co-Founder, Acai Travel, and Gabriel Langella, VP of Customer Operations, Travel Distribution at Amadeus. The conversation explores how AI is Transforming Travel operations, the power of startup-corporate partnerships, and what the future holds for human and Artificial Intelligence (AI) collaboration in the industry.

Tune in to this episode to understand:

➤ Why contact centers are becoming the control tower for next-gen travel operations and how Acai Travel is using AI agents and supervisors to automate intent recognition, task execution, and decision-making in real time

➤ The power of startup-corporate partnerships to drive meaningful innovation: hear how collaboration between Acai Travel and Amadeus unlocks speed and scale, combining bold thinking and complementary expertise.

➤ Where AI is going next in travel: from agentless operations and real-time orchestration to human and AI collaboration at scale

What can we expect in this next exciting chapter of our industry? Tune in to find out.

Speakers:

• Riccardo Vittoria, CEO and Co-Founder, Acai Travel
• Gabriel Langella, VP of Customer Operations, Travel Distribution, Amadeus.

To stay up to date on the latest news from Amadeus, and to catch the next episodes in our series, check out the Resource section on our website or follow us on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

Transforming Hospitality with AI: Insights from Hivr.ai and Amadeus Ventures

In this episode of the Travel Tech series, we are discussing with Suzanna Chiu, Head of Amadeus Ventures and Felix Undeutsch, CEO and co-founder of Hivr. about the continuous transformation of the travel industry, Hivr's mission to automate manual processes in hotels, and the strategic investment by Amadeus Ventures.

Tune in to this episode to understand:

• How Hivr is transforming the hospitality industry with AI
• What Amadeus Ventures looks for when making strategic investments

Speakers:

• Suzanna Chiu, Head of Amadeus Ventures
• Felix Undeutsch, CEO and co-founder Hivr

What can we expect in this next exciting chapter of our industry? Tune in to find out.

To stay up to date on the latest news from Amadeus, and to catch the next episodes in our series, check out the Resource section on our website or follow us on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

As part of the Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 research, we surveyed 1,200 technology leaders from across the travel industry, including hospitality leaders. The research benchmarks how hospitality leaders are making strategic bets on digital transformation.

In this episode, we sit down with Maria Taylor, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Partnerships, and Commercial Operations for Hospitality, Amadeus, and Martin Cowen, Contributing Editor to delve into how hospitality leaders are planning their investments for the future.

Tune in to this episode to explore:

• Following the shift to online booking tools in the late '90s, approximately 60% to 65% of hotel room sales are now conducted online, allowing sales teams to focus on high-value tasks that drive revenue.
• Hotels worldwide are facing significant labor challenges, with 67% reporting staff shortages.
• 85% of hoteliers believe that personalization can deliver incremental revenue and a much better guest experience.

What can we expect in this next exciting chapter of our industry? Tune in to find out.

To stay up to date on the latest news from Amadeus, and to catch the next episodes in our series, check out the resource center on our website or follow us on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

To stay up to date on the latest news from Amadeus, and to catch the next episodes in our series, check out the Resource section on our website or follow us on Spotify or Apple podcasts.