Exploring the technology set to fuel the trillion dollar digital revolution

Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, digital commerce, and experience engineering. These were the innovations on the mind of everyone at the 11th edition ofThe World Summit on Innovation & Entrepreneurship(WSIE) in New York City. I was happy to represent Amadeus at the event, where I participated in a panel on tomorrow’s intelligent disruptions in the travel industry. 
Here are a few of the themes I touched upon:

Opening of data and platforms

Artificial intelligence

This is all about smarter responses, more powerful recommendations, and personalisation. Travellers will get much smarter recommendations trips suggestions or flight routes. And travel companies will be able to use AI in ways to save significantly whether it be on marketing spend or on technology development.

Blockchain

The ability to help drive large travel efficiencies with the blockchain is starting to become closer to reality. These complex touch points that in the past were not possible because of the inability to share data might become possible soon. Think about when you take a flight and show your ID when you check-in. The opportunity in travel is the connectivity and delivering a stress free experience.

At Amadeus we are committed to innovation in the travel industry. We are moving with the breakthroughs discussed at WSIE. Why? Because they inspire travellers with more ideas and give them more control over their journeys. Our solutions are already harnessing the data to deliver more personalised journeys. And through ourAmadeus Ventures fund, we work with start-ups around the world to foster their innovations in the travel and technology space.

I had a fantastic time at the event and was especially encouraged by all the exciting discussions of the intelligent disruptions that will surely fuel the coming digital industrial revolution.