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Insights 12/11/2024
Using Referral Loyalty Programs to Build Brand Awareness
From recommending a great restaurant to sharing your favorite online shopping site, our natural desire to share positive experiences is...
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Insights 12/06/2024
How Dynamic Pricing is Revolutionizing Travel Loyalty Programs
Almost 40% of travelers are on board with dynamic pricing for flights, and it’s easy to see why: it provides...
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Insights 11/26/2024
The Role of Predictive Analytics in Shaping the Future Loyalty Programs
Loyalty program data insights are invaluable assets, yet many providers struggle to harness their full potential—this is where predictive analytics...
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Insights 10/31/2024
Most Common Loyalty Program Problems (And How to Avoid Them)
Travel industry loyalty programs like American Airlines AAdvantage and Marriott Bonvoy have set the standard for effective customer loyalty strategies....
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Insights 10/25/2024
What is a Smart Travel Calendar and How Does it Work?
Now, more than ever before, travelers rely on budget-friendly dates and off-season destinations to save on vacations — 63% and...
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Insights 09/04/2024
Benefits of Adding Split Payments & Buy Now/Pay Later to Travel Portals
Amongst a whirlwind of rapidly evolving travel industry trends, flexible payment options like buy now/pay later (BNPL) and split payments have revolutionized how consumers book their trips — and manage their finances. As consumers seek new ways to balance travel budgets, buy now pay later options have emerged as a popular solution, allowing travelers to...
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Insights 08/02/2024
Enhancing Travel Booking Engines with Search by Landmark
Travel trends are constantly shifting, but iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower? Those are stationary. That’s why today’s travel booking engine features are expanding to include landmark-based searches. Search by landmark booking engines also referred to as point-of-interest travel booking engines, give a new (and improved) definition to destination-driven travel....
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Insights 08/01/2024
Turning Customer Loyalty Data Into Actionable Insight
Unlocking the hidden power of customer loyalty data isn’t just about accessing the numbers and figures driving your business — it’s about decoding the actions of your customers, understanding their preferences, and predicting their next move. With the right loyalty program insights, you can forge lasting connections that not only boost long-term loyalty but also...
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Insights 07/31/2024
4 Use Cases for AI in the Travel Industry
In Europe, the eDreams ODIGEO online travel company is collaborating with Google’s Bard. In North America, the Kayak travel search engine has been turbocharged with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Even global destination marketing organizations (DMOs) believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will have profound impacts on travel and tourism. The data doesn’t lie: AI use cases in travel...
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Insights 07/10/2024
Loyalty Program Evolution: Adapting to Changing Consumer Behaviors
The loyalty market is rarely stagnant. After all, in a world that’s become increasingly interconnected—with consumers who can make purchases, share brand recommendations, and redeem rewards all from the single tap of a button—consumer expectations for convenience and value grow by the day. So, it’s no surprise that consumer behavior is actively powering the evolution...
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Insights 07/09/2024
The Psychology of Travel: Understanding Customer Motivations and Decision-Making
Proprietary travel industry insights from arrivia reveal that 80% of consumers plan to travel within the year. With a percentage so high, it may leave you wondering what is the secret behind travel customer behavior? What motivates consumers to travel, especially at such a significant rate? The answer boils down to psychology, specifically fundamental human...
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Insights 07/08/2024
How AI-Powered Travel Planners Can Build Your Dream Vacation
In the past two years, the number of providers integrating travel booking capabilities directly within their platforms has grown from...
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Insights 07/03/2024
2024 Travel Loyalty Statistics & Trends
The only thing certain about loyalty program trends is that they’re bound to evolve, if not quarterly, then annually. With...
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Insights 07/01/2024
Navigating Loyalty Program Regulation & Compliance
Consumer data is the bridge that connects brands to members in modern loyalty programs. It guides personalization for offers and...
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Insights 05/31/2024
Expanding Your Loyalty Ecosystem: Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
In business, you’re only as good as the company you keep. For travel, hospitality, and retail groups, the same goes...
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Insights 05/29/2024
Beyond Points: Exploring Creative Rewards in Travel Loyalty Programs
It’s been more than 40 years since American Airlines introduced AAdvantage, one of the world’s first travel loyalty programs for...
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