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Artificial Intelligence Vs. Tourism Jobs and 7 Other Digital Trends This Week

Sarah Enelow

Photo Credit: A Savioke Relay robot. Some in the travel industry question whether new technology puts tourism jobs at risk.  Facebook / Savioke

Skift Take

This week in digital news, we looked at how mobile payments might displace cash, and how artificial intelligence might displace tourism workers — or not.

Digital Travel News Weekly Roundup

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines digital trends. For all of our weekend roundups, go here.
>>Travel executives love to say that their employees are at the heart of their brands and they are on the front lines of the guest and visitor experience. Employees will toast to that notion, but hope they won't have to tussle with a robot or virtual assistant to prove their worth: Tourism Jobs Numbers Increase Despite Modest Introduction of Artificial Intelligence >>Tools are finally emerging that empower event professionals with the insights they need to better understan

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