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Thematic Analysis
Robotics in Travel and Tourism – Thematic Intelligence
Robotics in travel and tourism can contribute to operational efficiency and cost saving, as well as safety, customer service, and guest experience. Robots can offer room service deliveries, cleaning services, inspection services using drones, translation services, and customer service, improving operational efficiency. As robotic intelligence and cloud robotics develop, coordinated cleaning fleets and language translation check-in assistants will become more common and useful, but human staff will not be replaced. The robotics in travel and tourism thematic intelligence report takes...
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Case Studies
Environmental Sustainability in Aviation Case Study including Trends, Motivations, Marketing Strategies, Opportunities and Challenges
This case study looks at the impact environmental sustainability is having on the aviation industry and assesses the impact across airlines, airports and aerospace players. It then takes an in-depth look consumer attitudes towards environmental sustainability, the industry’s impact on the environment, innovations, industry scorecards, and recommendations. Key Highlights - A major theme that has emerged is for airports to become carbon neutral. The new gold standard in environmental sustainability will demand cultural and operational changes for airports to realistically...
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Thematic Analysis
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Travel and Tourism, 2020 Update – Thematic Research
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere and it has an impact on all our lives. Over the next few years, AI will be essential to the survival of companies across all sectors. Within travel and tourism there is steady adoption of AI-based solutions recognizable across the whole supply chain. From digital-assistants, to human-less check-in and facial recognition, AI is facilitating smarter and more efficient customer engagement. Beyond servicing the customer, AI can also be utilized for better and more informed contingency...
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Thematic Analysis
Internet of Things in Tourism – Thematic Research
Imagine a world where an airplane can detect a fault in one of its engines in mid-flight and radio ahead to order spare parts without any pilot intervention. Or where your fridge can detect you are running out of milk and order it while you are asleep. Or where your home thermostat automatically lowers the temperature when you leave the house and raises it the moment you return. The “Internet of Things” (IoT) refers to a world where various devices...
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Sector Analysis
Infrastructure Insight: The UK
This report provides detailed post-Brexit analysis of the infrastructure market in the UK, based on insight derived from 550 large-scale infrastructure construction projects that GlobalData’s construction industry analysis team is currently tracking. In addition to an in-depth assessment of the current state of infrastructure in the UK and all major projects in the construction pipeline; the report covers all key infrastructure sectors, including: roads, railways, electricity and power, water and sewerage, communication, airports and ports. Projects analyzed are at all...
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Sector Analysis
Infrastructure Insight: The UK
The report provides a detailed analysis of the infrastructure sector in the UK, including the state of current infrastructure, the regulatory and financing landscapes, forecast spending across all key sectors, and the major projects in the construction pipeline. The report covers all key infrastructure sectors: roads, railways, electricity and power, water and sewerage, communication, and airports and ports.
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Sector Analysis
Airport Construction Projects in Middle East and Africa (MEA)
GlobalData’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) is currently tracking airport related construction projects in the Middle East and Africa with a total value of US$222.3 billion. Of this, US$95.7 billion is in the pre-execution stage and US$92.8 billion is in the execution stage. Saudi Arabia, leads with projects valued at US$58.6 billion, followed by the UAE with a project value of US$57.9 billion. In order of the projects’ values, the top ten countries are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait,...
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Sector Analysis
Project Insight – Airport Construction Projects: Europe
GlobalData’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) is currently tracking airport construction projects in Europe with a total value of US$145.8 billion. Of this, US$66.0 billion is in the planning stage. The UK accounts for the highest value with US$50.7 billion, followed by Turkey with projects valuing US$38.3 billion. Russia and Germany follow with airport construction projects with a value of US$11.0 billion and US$10.8 billion respectively. The largest projects currently in the pipeline are the US$36.0 billion Istanbul New Airport in...
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Sector Analysis
Duty Free Retailing in Europe, 2015–2020; Market Dynamics, Retail Trends, and Competitive Landscape
European duty free market declined during 2010-2015 affected by the Eurozone crisis but is expected grow at a faster pace during the next five years. The market has recorded consistent growth in terms of local currency driven by surge in international arrivals and duty free spending from emerging markets travelers, mainly Chinese, who splurge on duty free luxury goods shopping to take advantage of favorable exchange rates. These factors together with expansion of airport retail space, launch of innovative concepts,...
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Consumer Insights
Sustainability in the Travel and Tourism Industry: Emerging Trends, Organizations Approach and Travelers Viewpoint
The majority of travel and tourism companies have already initiated sustainable practices. The focus on reducing costs and improving efficiency, and minimizing the carbon footprint, are encouraging organizations to implement sustainable practices. Travel and tourism companies state that sustainable measures and green initiatives are important for their business prospects, and aim to utilize sustainability to enhance brand awareness and increase their competitive advantage. Despite the high costs involved in implementing sustainability measures, sustainable practices reduce operational costs, decrease waste, and...