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A Digital Future in Destination Management: Technology and Innovation for DMOs in 2025

Solimar International

The Role of DMOs in Shaping the Future of Tourism Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are the backbone of regional tourism, acting as the strategic coordinators and stewards of many visitor economies worldwide. In this section, well explore four foundational technologies transforming the future of destination management.

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Report: Meeting and Events Companies Not Embracing Newest Tools

Smart Meetings

Breaking a company’s finances down into their individual parts, William Sterling, former vice president of BMS and one of the authors of the report, stated, “The meetings and events category is very far behind other industries when it comes to spend management.”. Changes to Come.

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The Future of Business Travel: Supersonic Flights, Computerized Chauffeurs, and Beyond

Business Traveler USA

Thanks to new advances in artificial intelligence, the future of transportation will be increasingly automated and sustainable, per Euromonitor’s Future of Travel 2040 report. Robotics and automation. Here’s a peek at what tomorrow’s domestic and international transit experiences will hold for business travelers. Supersonic travel.

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TIS2024 will address the use of AI, Big Data or cybersecurity for tourism

Travel Daily Media

Digital technologies such as reservation management systems, online payment platforms, mobile applications for destination management and big data analysis allow tourism companies to automate routine tasks, better manage their resources and offer personalized services.

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BLOG – HOW CAN THE RIGHT RESERVATION SYSTEM FACILITATE THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS?

Open Destinations

AUTOMATION. Any reputable reservation system should enable the tour operator, travel agent or Destination Management Company using it to set up end-to-end automation through the booking process. Primarily they are essential in the setup stage to fine tune automated processes and also to make changes at any time.

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Tourism Destination Planning: How, When, and Who

Solimar International

Check out European Capital of Smart Tourism initiative to see destinations across Europe adopting smart tourism principles and placing them at the forefront of tourism development. . A DMO is a strategic leader in a destination – it leads and coordinates activities of different actors and organizations to work towards a common goal.

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Self-Service Technologies in Travel: End-to-End Solutions for Independent Travelers

AltexSoft Travel

There are capsule hotels in Japan that are almost entirely staff-free and automated passport control has been implemented in selected airports in Europe and Asia. OTAs today don’t prioritize automated refunds or changes just because they don’t happen too often. Automated security screening. Automated border and passport control.