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Transforming Travel with AI: The Future is Here

Whitnee Hawthorne, Global Head of Travel & Hospitality, Snowflake

13-Dec-24 12:00

Transforming Travel with AI: The Future is Here

We speak with Whitnee Hawthorne, Global Head of Travel & Hospitality at Snowflake, about an industry-first AI-driven solution that aims to transform how airlines, hotels, and travel providers operate and engage with customers. We’ll explore how AI is reshaping the customer journey, opportunities for operational innovation, and real-world use cases, such as AI-powered customer service chatbots and predictive planning tools.

Produced by: Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Categories:  travelmanagingtechnologymarketsinternational

Tags:  predictive planning toolsaiartificial intelligenceautomotive service industrycustomer servicehospitalitychatbottours





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