When it comes to AI, what people really want to know, is how the decisions are made. That's not always as straightforward as we'd like. #AI is a probability machine. But sometimes probability is not enough. And probability can't substitute for reasoning. Glenn Fogel #BGD2023

How digital platforms 🖥️ help small & independent accommodations in the APAC region: a case study of 🇦🇺 Australia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇰🇷 South Korea

🇪🇺 Europe is the world's number one destination! In fact more than half of all international tourists arrive here in #Europe. That was the case in the travel-industry benchmark year of 2019, and Europe's share went even higher during the pandemic. #hospitality

How technology has democratized travel in 🇺🇸: a history of tech and travel by Visual Capitalist. Online booking platforms have brought more choice, greater economic growth, and lower prices for all: a true travel democracy. visualcapitalist.com/sp/how-technol…

Why do so many people write “at #Davos” while they are “in #Davos”?

Techgrounds and #BookingDotCom: Unveiling Hidden Talent in Tech aworldworthexperiencing.com/techgrounds-bo… via Techgrounds

A clear and brave message from Alexey Navalny in case the regime should kill him.

🖥️ If you follow our account, you probably use online travel platforms to book your holidays. But did you know that most overnight stays in Europe are actually booked directly with the hotel? 🛎️ #Hotel Distribution #HospitalityIndustry

🧐 What are the top 🔝 SIX challenges small businesses face in the EU? 🤔 Also, how is that related to travel & tourism industry? 🛎️ Check out our latest blog to explore these questions further. And, please, let us know what you think 🙏 aworldworthexperiencing.com/hotel-distribu…

Here’s the piece of research we have all been waiting for: „The positive experiences associated with trips — the social interactions, mental stimulation, physical activity and healthy cuisines — can delay the aging process, the scientists say.“ washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/09…

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🇪🇺 Together with my friend and predecessor Mario Draghi in Budapest for today’s European Council meeting. On the agenda: Mario’s formidable report on European competitiveness and the conclusions we should draw from it.

The Titans of Travel: How Small Businesses Shape Europe’s Accommodation Industry #tourism #hospitality #hotels hospitalitynet.org/opinion/412533… via Hospitality Net

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Amen, Mario Draghi.

This is a well thought-through paper on EU tech policy by seven European think tanks Tænketanken EUROPA. The focus is rightly on productivity growth and that means prioritising tech diffusion. Where it matters for sovereignty, we also need to develop the requisite capabilities.

It was an honour to present the findings of the 2025 European Accommodation Barometer today, hosted by Madam Chair Eliza Vozemberg MEP. Thank you for your presence, MEPs Nikolina Brnjac and Nina Carberry MEP, and Monika Langenberger of Statista. statista.com/study/193429/2…

Thank you very much for your presence this morning. Full access to the 2025 European Accommodation Barometer: statista.com/study/193429/2… The Parliament Magazine Statista