https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38669 Social and digital channels now lead destination inspiration, with travel influencers especially influential among Indian respondents. Hotels can monetise willingness to pay for room features and packaged local attractions, increasing average daily rates. Guests show strong preference for personalised service and conditional data-sharing for tailored deals even as self-service check-in and keyless access gain traction. Business travelers seek tech-enabled efficiency and alternative payment options. High interest in virtual reality previews and AI assistance coexists with reported financial losses from insufficient travel insurance, indicating opportunities across distribution, productisation and protection. en-us Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:31:03 +0530 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38669 Social and digital channels now lead destination inspiration, with travel influencers especially influential among Indian respondents. Hotels can monetise willingness to pay for room features and packaged local attractions, increasing average daily rates. Guests show strong preference for personalised service and conditional data-sharing for tailored deals even as self-service check-in and keyless access gain traction. Business travelers seek tech-enabled efficiency and alternative payment options. High interest in virtual reality previews and AI assistance coexists with reported financial losses from insufficient travel insurance, indicating opportunities across distribution, productisation and protection. News - Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38669