Tourexpi
Exhibiting
for a second year and building on last year’s success, Trip.com Group is
showcasing its latest innovations in user-centric technology and its commitment
to enhancing the travel experience. With an impressive portfolio of brands,
including Trip.com, Skyscanner, and Ctrip, the group continues to drive the
future of travel through its pioneering use of AI and big data, offering
personalised, seamless travel solutions to travellers worldwide.
Exhibitors,
buyers and visitors to WTM London will have the chance to hear first-hand from
one of the group’s senior executives. Boon Sian Chai, Managing Director and
Vice President, International Markets, Trip.com Group, will deliver a
keynote address at the Technology Summit on the event’s opening day, Tuesday,
5th November.
His
presentation, “How User-Centric Travel Tech is Shaping the Future of Travel”,
will take place from 11:20am – 11:40am on the Purple Stage. This keynote will
explore how Trip.com Group is utilising AI-driven innovations to create
frictionless travel experiences and enhance customer engagement for a connected
trip.
Trip.com
Group’s solutions and services are designed to be user-friendly. Successful
initiatives include Trip.Best, an AI-driven tool that provides personalized
hotels, destination and experiences recommendations based on over 100 million
user reviews. Another innovative tool for travellers is TripGenie, an AI travel
assistant capable of crafting itineraries and answering your queries, which has
served over 3 million users and elevated engagement.
WTM
London’s newly appointed technology advisor, Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, will conduct
the interview on stage. The Technology Summit continues to develop, with senior
speakers from Travelport and Scandinavian Airlines recently added to the
line-up.Trip.com Group was founded in 1999 and quickly expanded its global
presence, listing on the Nasdaq in 2003. Today, it has evolved into a global
travel leader, generating over $6 billion in net revenues in 2023.
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