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02/10/2024

Hype versus reality: How fast is generative AI changing the travel industry? https://buff.ly/3NdYaJK

01/10/2024

Washington Black and the Bonds of Cruelty and Compassion. Rogues in Paradise" uncovers the troubled relationships between colonial masters and slaves As Esi Edugyan says in her novel, unexpected acts of kindness create Bonds of that tie. https://urladda.com/NsaAQ

27/09/2024

In order to engage or influence this culture, you need to have your ear to the ground to know what is happening and ultimately engage in conversation

As TikTok has grown in popularity in recent years, brands have been figuring out how best to engage with their target audiences through the app. For travel brands new to TikTok, the best place to start - and a practice to continue while building a following - is quite simple.

20/09/2024

The travel industry payment gap https://buff.ly/3MQ6qQ6
Looking for a better way to pay

The travel industry historically struggles with emerging trends and technologies, and the topic of payments is no exception. 

20/09/2024

Our aim is to provide guests with a diverse, unique selection of experiences that authentically reflect the culture and community of cities around the world,” https://buff.ly/3ZwBPyr

13/09/2024

Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership

Sabre has taken a deep dive into the AI space with Google as part of a decade-long partnership that began in 2020.

13/09/2024

Google fined €2.4B after losing appeal in EU antitrust shopping case https://buff.ly/3XG8gsZ - This follow US ruling that Google had illegally used its market dominance to establish a search monopoly.

11/09/2024

Booking Holdings' new CFO expects connected trip "is really there" in 3 to 5 years https://buff.ly/3z4Qneb _ But I have no idea what he means to do with the connected trip and why

Ewout Steenbergen, chief financial officer at Bookings Holdings since March, called out the company's work in alternative accommodations and artificial intelligence and strong demand in Asia as key drivers of future growth.  

05/09/2024

Agoda’s human approach to learning and growing with AI

Idan Zalzberg, Agoda’s chief technology officer, details how the company uses technology and especially generative AI in its pursuit to become a virtual “travel companion.”

02/09/2024

travel offers an innate opportunity to create entertaining content. https://buff.ly/3yR18AH

17/08/2024

The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI https://buff.ly/3WOcPjm

16/08/2024

Sam Lord’s Castle is being constructed for the new Wyndham resort. Good news: Sam Lord is featured in my book Rogues in Paradise.
https://roguesinparadise.com

15/08/2024

Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash https://buff.ly/4fId1JF

12/08/2024

Creating the Barbados Pier-Head project - Marina, houses, restaurants, and beach club on the car park at the end of Carlisle Bay by the Careenage. The plan is for a number of hundred apartments in a multi-use 25-story structure! Look for more on how a parking area ends up being a luxury yacht marina and multipurpose living arena. Keep up to date with news from https://RoguesInParadise.com

09/08/2024

The Hidden Legacy of Barbados' Colonialism

In spite of a brutal and divisive colonial past, created by ancient feudalism, colonialism in Barbados has created a fusion of African, British, and other cultures with a unique and vibrant society. https://roguesinparadise.com/the-curse-of-the-british-colonials/

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01/08/2024

Marriott lowers FY guidance as Q2 revenues dip to $6.44bn - Hotel Owner

Marriott International has lowered its full-year room revenue guidance after reporting revenues of $

31/07/2024

SparkToro CEO Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content

Spurred by SparkToro's recent analysis of search behavior on Google in both the United States and Europe, PhocusWire talked to Fishkin about digital marketing trends and his advice for the travel industry.

25/07/2024

Get to Know Yardfowl in "Rogues in Paradise"
Symbolizing defiance and independence, Yardfowl ensures no detail is ignored, expressing his views passionately and challenging colonial norms with a unique Bajan flair.

01/07/2024

The Short Term rentals (STR) industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity

Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space.

10/06/2024

consumers feel that booking a hotel can be harder than buying a car and booking a hotel can be as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage. See how AI Can Help

The future of travel is bright, and as travelers are bombarded with an overwhelming amount of information on planning their trips, GenAI is the key to unlocking the sector's full potential.

27/05/2024

what's in store for Airbnb Experiences - check out why it removed 5000 and canceled the future

16/05/2024

Untold stories, strange encounters, dare-devil adventures, and fascinating characters:

Swept to sea in the animal flower cave.
The UK rugby team lost underground.
Antony Hunt's extraordinary vision for the most enchanted place on the earth!

Chapter 20 http:s//RoguesinParadise.com

30/04/2024

Plaintiffs in several class-action lawsuits argue that merely having access to algorithmically informed price insights amounts to an illegal conspiracy among business competitors — that it’s fair to assume they’ll stop competing and just fix prices instead.

20/04/2024

https://barbados.org/blog/maxie/