Matthew Parsons

Parts of the travel industry will always need that bit of automation. Now technology companies have the disjointed hybrid meeting booking process in their sights.

Tourism boards have a dilemma. Cut off from their offices due to the pandemic, remote workers could be a revenue stream. But governments also have a duty to safeguard the health of their citizens.

The likes of Alibaba, Grab, and Rakuten have billions of members. If hotels can tap into a just fraction of their users, and convert them to their own loyalty schemes, they'll be mighty happy.

Payment technology has never been the most exciting part of the travel industry, but agencies that don't offer expense solutions could lose out as companies restart their travel programs.

Subscriptions look set to be big business, with the needle currently swinging to higher quality holidays and experiences.

Hotel group Accor has big ambitions in Asia for its co-working brand Wojo. But it probably shouldn't count on the region rolling out the red carpet for remote workers.

The methods for booking a suitable corporate retreat these days still feel very experimental, with so many nuances to consider. But the rewards will be there for the platforms that get it right.

Convene CEO Ryan Simonetti thinks his new digital venture could morph into a $100 million-a-year business. His competitors may have something to say about that.

Convincing businesses to opt for longer train journeys, and that this isn't just a "backpacker express," could be a challenge.

Relocating employees for work could be big business after the pandemic, if travel companies can handle the extra pressure governments and big organizations place on them.