Global air passenger traffic continues to soar to record levels, as in 2018 the total number of air passengers increased by over six per cent to reach 4.3 billion passengers according to ICAO. The continued growth of air passenger traffic has put considerable strain on airport infrastructure, and some of the world’s leading airports are increasingly turning to new technologies in order to help them manage growing passenger volumes, while delivering a high-quality customer experience.
http://internationalairportreview.com/article/110736/how-biometric-services-improve-passenger-experiences-in-airports/
In today’s digital, hyper-connected world, consumers are savvy and quick to judge. Couple that with increasing competition from industry leaders and new market entrants, and brands today are left with little room for error.
To remain relevant amid today’s myriad complexities, it is critical for brands to build customer loyalty and create unique experiences to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack.
https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/311631/travel-industry-revelation-taking-customer-experi.html/
Why is customer experience such a hot topic and buzz phrase in the travel industry (and others)?
Answer: because in the age of the experience economy the quality of customer interactions at each stage of the path to purchase builds customer loyalty and advocacy. Both are closely aligned to profits.
The reality is, big data and technology have enabled brands to understand us better – often better than we understand ourselves (I sometimes joke that Google knows me better than my partner does).
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4086016.html/
