Comments for Horizons 2008 blog http://horizons2008.wordpress.com Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:51:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Balancing the potential of web 2.0 with current priorities by An update to ‘Balancing the potential of web 2.0′ « Horizons 2008 blog http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/the-endless-possibilities-of-web-20/#comment-35 An update to ‘Balancing the potential of web 2.0′ « Horizons 2008 blog Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:51:10 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-35 [...] and insights into how tomorrows’ travellers will demand more from airlines (please see below).  In this interview, he is joined by Tehmton Cooper, Head of e-Commerce at Etihad, to look at [...] [...] and insights into how tomorrows’ travellers will demand more from airlines (please see below).  In this interview, he is joined by Tehmton Cooper, Head of e-Commerce at Etihad, to look at [...]

]]> Comment on Announcement: a new way forward in GDS distribution by Interview update to ‘A new way forward in GDS distribution’ « Horizons 2008 blog http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/announcement-a-new-way-forward-in-gds-distribution/#comment-34 Interview update to ‘A new way forward in GDS distribution’ « Horizons 2008 blog Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:11:14 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/announcement-a-new-way-forward-in-gds-distribution/#comment-34 [...] week at Horizons, David Doctor presented the Amadeus Airline Retailing Platform (A new way forward in GDS distribution). In the interview attached he talks about what the platform means for airlines and how it is [...] [...] week at Horizons, David Doctor presented the Amadeus Airline Retailing Platform (A new way forward in GDS distribution). In the interview attached he talks about what the platform means for airlines and how it is [...]

]]> Comment on Questions from today… by Blaise Fiedler http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/questions-from-today/#comment-33 Blaise Fiedler Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:20:24 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-33 Hi, I'll take the web 3.0 question. I think it is simply the web of objects. Up to recently the web was limited to computers - quite bulky things when you think about it. The web is creeping slowly into mobile devices but there still is a lot of room for progress. Think about the web in your fridges, cars, alarm systems, radios, showers. Think about the relevant content you can not only download, but also upload - informing the web 3.0 about what's happening NOW. A car accident, a cool party, a new receipe - any recommendation or opinion will easily be shared and broadcasted. The web 3.0 is a web easily usable by everyone, everywhere with almost any sort of object. Hi,

I’ll take the web 3.0 question. I think it is simply the web of objects. Up to recently the web was limited to computers – quite bulky things when you think about it. The web is creeping slowly into mobile devices but there still is a lot of room for progress. Think about the web in your fridges, cars, alarm systems, radios, showers. Think about the relevant content you can not only download, but also upload – informing the web 3.0 about what’s happening NOW. A car accident, a cool party, a new receipe – any recommendation or opinion will easily be shared and broadcasted.

The web 3.0 is a web easily usable by everyone, everywhere with almost any sort of object.

]]> Comment on Balancing the potential of web 2.0 with current priorities by blaise http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/the-endless-possibilities-of-web-20/#comment-32 blaise Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:13:01 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=104#comment-32 Hi, Did you have a chance to upload the video? I can't wait! thanks, Blaise Hi,

Did you have a chance to upload the video? I can’t wait!

thanks,

Blaise

]]> Comment on A brave new world? by Interview update to : A brave new world? « Horizons 2008 blog http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/a-brave-new-world/#comment-31 Interview update to : A brave new world? « Horizons 2008 blog Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:50:12 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=79#comment-31 [...] the introduction of Airlines 2.0 as the theme of the conference (A brave new world?) , we have an interview with Frédéric Spagnou, Vice President Airline Business Group, Amadeus. In [...] [...] the introduction of Airlines 2.0 as the theme of the conference (A brave new world?) , we have an interview with Frédéric Spagnou, Vice President Airline Business Group, Amadeus. In [...]

]]> Comment on Welcome to Bangkok by siew hoon http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/04/02/welcome-to-bangkok/#comment-23 siew hoon Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:00:29 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=77#comment-23 hi chris is anybody getting any sleep at this conference? all the conversations i am overhearing seems to involve the lack of sleep. so to make everyone feel better, this morning when i landed at two thirty i was greeted by the airport representative who looked dead on his feet. he said he had slept all of one hour the night before because the last flight from sydney was delayed till three am and he then had to arise at five am for the first arrival. amadeus sure believes in working people hard. but hey, who needs sleep anyway when the event is so much fun? hi chris
is anybody getting any sleep at this conference? all the conversations i am overhearing seems to involve the lack of sleep.
so to make everyone feel better, this morning when i landed at two thirty i was greeted by the airport representative who looked dead on his feet.
he said he had slept all of one hour the night before because the last flight from sydney was delayed till three am and he then had to arise at five am for the first arrival.
amadeus sure believes in working people hard.
but hey, who needs sleep anyway when the event is so much fun?

]]> Comment on Self service revolution at the airport by Markus Bernhart http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/self-service-revolution-at-the-airport/#comment-17 Markus Bernhart Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:14:43 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=72#comment-17 Hi Malcolm, I could not agree with you more: airlines and airports need to focus more on self-service. Funnily enough, it not only improves the travel experience for their customers, but also reduces their operating costs. But it is not just a question of more self-service, people want to use the type of self-service they prefer to manage their travel - book on line, get updates through their mobile phone, even check-in with their mobile. And beyond the airline and airport, shouldn't the rest of travel industry give people the opportunity to use self-service? How about if your airline let you book your car rental at their airport kiosk? Wouldn't it be great if you could check-in for your flight as you leave the hotel or drop of your car rental? Stop by our stand at Horizons or at the Passenger Terminal Expo in AMS, I am sure we will have interesting conversations during the next days. Looking forward to the conference. Best regards Markus Bernhart NCR Travel Hi Malcolm,

I could not agree with you more: airlines and airports need to focus more on self-service. Funnily enough, it not only improves the travel experience for their customers, but also reduces their operating costs.

But it is not just a question of more self-service, people want to use the type of self-service they prefer to manage their travel – book on line, get updates through their mobile phone, even check-in with their mobile.

And beyond the airline and airport, shouldn’t the rest of travel industry give people the opportunity to use self-service? How about if your airline let you book your car rental at their airport kiosk? Wouldn’t it be great if you could check-in for your flight as you leave the hotel or drop of your car rental?

Stop by our stand at Horizons or at the Passenger Terminal Expo in AMS, I am sure we will have interesting conversations during the next days.

Looking forward to the conference.

Best regards
Markus Bernhart
NCR Travel

]]> Comment on LCC r(e)volution : the new generation airlines by Dan Greaves http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/lcc-r-evolution-the-new-generation-airlines/#comment-9 Dan Greaves Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:32:51 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=71#comment-9 Hi Jesper, Chris Andersen, Editor of Wired magazine has blogged about Ryanair's model here: http://www.longtail.com/the_long_tail/2007/11/a-flight-across.html His latest theory is that the "free" model which media is based on (you watch TV for free but advertisers pay for access to your "eyeballs") is spreading elsewhere. Chris sets out his basic ideas in an editorial for Wired magazine here: http://www.wired.com/techbiz/it/magazine/16-03/ff_free You can access the article for free... Dan Hi Jesper,

Chris Andersen, Editor of Wired magazine has blogged about Ryanair’s model here:
http://www.longtail.com/the_long_tail/2007/11/a-flight-across.html

His latest theory is that the “free” model which media is based on (you watch TV for free but advertisers pay for access to your “eyeballs”) is spreading elsewhere. Chris sets out his basic ideas in an editorial for Wired magazine here:

http://www.wired.com/techbiz/it/magazine/16-03/ff_free

You can access the article for free…

Dan

]]> Comment on Thai etiquette : Through the eyes of a foreigner by Telmo Leitão http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/thai-etiquette-through-the-eyes-of-a-foreigner/#comment-7 Telmo Leitão Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:24:22 +0000 http://horizons2008.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-7 It's always very interesting to learn about different cultures and these tips sure come in hand when someone is visiting a country for the first time. I personally consider of great etiquette and sign of respect to greet someone using the local traditional gesture or compliment. Looking forward to experience Thai culture at Horizons 2008, Best regards Telmo It’s always very interesting to learn about different cultures and these tips sure come in hand when someone is visiting a country for the first time.
I personally consider of great etiquette and sign of respect to greet someone using the local traditional gesture or compliment.

Looking forward to experience Thai culture at Horizons 2008,
Best regards
Telmo

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