As smart speaker usage grows, its effects are being felt by the travel industry. From reserving rental cars to learning what and how to pack, voice tech is affecting the way people travel. Keep reading to see what changes you can expect in the near future.
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Fly to Pakistan on Emirates Airlines
Those who have been to Pakistan return with scads of reasons why it’s their favorite country. Here are some of the places in Pakistan that will turn your clients’ voyage into a trip of a lifetime.
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How Consolidators Connect You with Airlines
The 2014 New Year began with a snowstorm. It came through the northern Midwest of the United States, causing enough disruption to earn recognition as the January 2014 North American Blizzard. Many people were bound by cancelled flights. When they called their airline in an attempt to remedy the situation, they were met with nothing more than an automated message repeating, “Due to high call volumes, all our agents are currently unavailable. Please try again later.”
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Tech in Travel: Virtual Reality
The gaming industry brought the capabilities of virtual reality (VR) to the players, and now the opportunities VR presents is commanding attention from marketing and hospitality businesses. Experts recognize VR gives potential consumers the chance to experience a product before purchase, giving the customer more authority in their final decision. Knowing this kind of control is highly valuable to customers, those working in the travel industry have explored and executed ways to bring this sophisticated technology to every traveler.
Here are ways the travel industry is using VR to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction:
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Top Luxury Resorts in Latin America
Latin American luxury resorts come in many forms. From the deserts of Chile to the mountains of Peru, there’s a unique and relaxing experience around every corner. We’ve highlighted some of the best places to book your clients.
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Show Clients a New Side of Nairobi with Emirates
Once a mere stopping point for travelers on their way to safaris, Nairobi has become an enthralling vacation destination in itself. Not only is it the gateway to places like Mount Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valley, but it’s also an emerging hub for business travelers. The African headquarters for IBM, Google, Microsoft, and other large tech corporations are based here. And then of course, there’s the bustling nightlife and food scene. Here’s a sampling of what awaits your clients in Kenya’s spectacular capital.
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African Destinations for VFR Travelers
What is VFR Travel?
“Reason for traveling” is divided into three categories: business, leisure, and what’s known as VFR travel (Visiting Friends and Relatives). VFR travelers are those whose reason for visiting a country is motivated solely by reuniting and staying with family or close friends.
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Africa’s Top Landmarks
Africa is one of the most diverse continents on the planet. From the Sahara desert to the jungles, you’d be hard pressed to find a more fascinating place to send clients on vacation. Here are just a few of the amazing African landmarks one can visit.
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Discovering Emirates African Destinations
With hundreds of convenient direct and connecting flights, Emirates African destinations are just waiting for clients to explore. From the heights of Table Mountain to the historical Apartheid Museum, South Africa is filled with cultural and natural sights. Here are just a few of the plethora of attractions your clients can discover.
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How Airline Consolidators Help Homebased Agents
Being your own boss is liberating. You get to set your own hours and schedule, and have greater flexibility. Sometimes, however, being a homebased agent has its drawbacks. When you have a large group, a travel emergency, or even need assistance in your native language, dealing with it all on your own can be overwhelming. You need a wingman and the airline consolidator is the perfect candidate.
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