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.

As part of the Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 research, we surveyed 1,200 technology leaders from across the travel industry, including 100 airline leaders. The research benchmarks how airlines are placing their bets when it comes to digital transformation.

Tune in to this episode to understand how airlines’ leaders are planning to invest to become modern retailers, plus:

• Why airlines are investing heavily to accelerate their digital transformation
• What is traveler centricity and the key drivers behind a better travel experience
• The transition to Offer and Order and the significant changes it will bring

Speakers:

• Martin Cowen, Contributing Editor
• Cyril Tetaz, Executive Vice President, Airline Solutions, Travel unit, 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.