This document discusses emerging trends in travel in Asia that could disrupt the industry. It notes that connectivity through mobile devices and the Internet of Things is empowering travelers and giving them more control over their experiences. New interfaces, sharing platforms, and technologies like self-driving cars and green transportation will also shift power dynamics. The document advocates that companies embrace these changes and work with startups to evolve new ideas through initiatives like Amadeus NEXT in order to survive the disruption.
27. Amadeus NEXT is designed to nurture, mentor and partner
with travel startups in Asia Pacific. The programme
leverages Amadeus’ technology, expertise, reach and
funding to evolve new and original ideas in travel
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“It is not the strongest of the
species that survives, nor the
most intelligent. It is the one
most responsive to change.”
Charles Darwin