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The travel industry is increasingly embracing automation and technology to address workforce challenges

September 23, 2023 By admin Leave a Comment

The travel industry is increasingly embracing automation and technology to address workforce challenges and improve the customer experience.

According to a recent Deloitte report, nearly all airports and half of hotels surveyed are adopting new technology to bridge the labor gap. This includes technologies such as:

Self-service kiosks for check-in, check-out, and baggage drop-off
Chatbots to answer customer questions and provide support
Artificial intelligence (AI) to automate tasks such as revenue management, customer segmentation, and fraud detection

The report also found that 74% of airport managers and 60% of hotel general managers expect automation to improve the customer experience. This is because automation can help to reduce wait times, improve efficiency, and provide more personalized service.

For example, self-service kiosks allow passengers to check in and drop off their bags quickly and easily, without having to wait in line. Chatbots can provide 24/7 support to customers, even when human agents are unavailable. And AI can be used to personalize the customer experience by recommending activities and attractions that are tailored to each customer’s interests.

However, the Deloitte report also found that nearly half of all respondents cite reskilling workers for new technology as one of their top three workforce concerns. This is because automation is changing the nature of work in the travel industry, and some workers may need to be retrained in order to operate effectively with new technologies.

It is important to note that automation is not expected to replace workers in the travel industry. Rather, it is expected to augment the workforce and allow workers to focus on more complex and value-added tasks. For example, a hotel receptionist may no longer need to spend time checking in guests, but they can use their time to build relationships with guests and provide them with more personalized service.

Overall, the adoption of automation and technology in the travel industry is a positive development. It can help to address workforce challenges, improve the customer experience, and boost productivity. However, it is important to ensure that workers are properly trained and supported in order to make the transition to a more automated workplace.

Here are some examples of how automation and technology are being used in the travel industry today:

Airlines are using AI to optimize flight schedules, reduce fuel costs, and predict and prevent maintenance problems.
Hotels are using chatbots to answer customer questions, provide room service, and even check guests in and out.
Travel agencies are using AI to personalize travel recommendations and automate booking processes.
Airports are using self-service kiosks for check-in, baggage drop-off, and security screening.
Tourist attractions are using AI and augmented reality to create immersive experiences for visitors.

As technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative and transformative uses of automation in the travel industry.

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