Mirko Lalli

AI and the Future of Tourism

Technology EN ↓ 9 episodes

A podcast exploring the evolution of the travel industry and the technological innovations reshaping the way we travel. The Tourism of the Future is a constantly evolving landscape where Artificial Intelligence, data, technology, and sustainability come together. It is a vision of tourism in which the visitor experience is balanced with the quality of life of local communities, creating an integrated system that connects the operational management of hospitality businesses and destinations with their environmental and economic impact.

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Mirko Lalli

Episodes

TourismIntel Weekly · July 6–12, 2026 — AI Investment Amid Economic Uncertainty 07.07.2026 10:13

This week examines sustained AI investment across hospitality despite economic headwinds highlighted in the OECD's latest outlook, featuring Radisson's new AI-powered price matching strategy and Singapore's deployment of robotic multilingual guides. The episode also explores why hospitality's adoption challenges are more cultural than legal, plus European rail and hotel expansion updates. Powered...

TourismIntel Weekly · June 29 – July 05, 2026 — OTAs Capturing AI-Powered Hotel Discovery 01.07.2026 7:46

This week examines how OTAs are positioning themselves to capitalize on AI-powered hotel discovery tools, potentially disrupting direct booking strategies. The episode also covers San Francisco's $12 billion hotel economic impact study and the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate brake pedal requirements for autonomous vehicles. Powered by TourismIntel.

TourismIntel Weekly · June 22–28, 2026 — Data-Driven Competitive Advantage In Travel 23.06.2026 9:48

This week examines how AI is exposing gaps in corporate travel's sustainability data while Expedia Group's B2B infrastructure demonstrates the scale of behind-the-scenes distribution power. The episode also covers TrustYou's ownership buyback from Recruit, the reality behind airline direct connect strategies, and Turkish Airlines' ambitious ultra-long-haul expansion plans. Powered by TourismIntel.

TourismIntel Weekly · June 15–21, 2026 — Enterprise-Independent Divide in Travel Tech 16.06.2026 9:44

This week examines the growing enterprise-independent divide as major hotel chains and airlines accelerate AI adoption through partnerships like the AI Hospitality Alliance, while independent properties navigate European accommodation market challenges outlined in the 2026 Barometer. Additional coverage includes Spain's top-rated airports, Japan's resilient tourism demand despite Middle East tensi...

TourismIntel Weekly · June 8–14, 2026 — Capital Allocation Reveals True Industry Priorities 09.06.2026 10:20

This week examines where travel industry capital is flowing: India commits $1 billion to shield airlines from fuel costs, while U.S. business travel reaches a record $538 billion and RevPAR climbs 6.5%. The episode also covers strategic technology M&A moves, 39 new nonstop routes, Southwest's 737 MAX 7 timeline, and emerging collaboration between hotel marketing and revenue management teams. Power...

TourismIntel Weekly — June 1–7, 2026 03.06.2026 10:01

This week explores sustainable hotel development in emerging markets and Long Lake's $6.3B AmexGBT acquisition reshaping corporate travel through AI. Additional coverage includes Hospitality America's digital transformation journey, the FAA's ambitious air traffic control modernization plans, Dusit's wellness travel expansion, and Ted Horner's insights on hotel technology ROI and profitability str...

[Special] TourismIntel Weekly — May 11–17, 2026 12.05.2026 7:59

Weekly AI-curated news from the travel industry. Powered by TourismIntel.

[Special] TourismIntel Weekly — May 4–10, 2026 05.05.2026 9:41

Weekly AI-curated news from the travel industry. Powered by TourismIntel.

[Special] TourismIntel Weekly — April 13–19, 2026 13.04.2026 8:46

Weekly AI-curated news from the travel industry. Powered by TourismIntel.