Technology

A Complementary Approach to the Data Infrastructure for Tourism Destinations in German Tourism Tourism in Germany needs a reliable and comprehensive database. Destination management organizations (DMOs) have been working on this for years. However, there is still no complete inventory of tourism data to serve as the basis for digital services. Although the federal states’ data hubs have already invested a great deal of effort into consolidating regional systems into a central state data infrastructure or into establishing central data management infrastructures, these datasets can only be used by digital communication channels operating nationally or internationally with certain [...]

Structured access to tourism open data Data is a central basis for the digital development of tourism. Whether it's a travel platform, destination website, app or analysis tool - high-quality, structured data enables innovative applications and better services for travelers. This is precisely where the GNTB Service Portal comes in. The platform offers simple and structured access to tourism open data for German tourism. It connects data providers and data users and thus creates a central infrastructure for the exchange, use and further development of tourism data. Open data as a driver of [...]

How open data moves tourism - the GNTB Knowledge Graph in action The GNTB Knowledge Graph makes tourism data from all over Germany available for free use as open data - standardized, up-to-date and easily accessible. Data users - from start-ups and app developers to established technology companies - can easily integrate this data into their own applications. Whether classic travel portals that integrate objects and sights or innovative tools that create personalized travel experiences with the help of artificial intelligence and semantic linking: The possible applications of the knowledge graph and the practical benefits are very diverse. [...]

Digitalization makes travel planning more individual and authentic. Visitors are increasingly using digital channels and information sources when planning their trip, but above all when they are there. And that, regardless of their destination. The decision for or against a vacation destination is made quickly, usually with a click or a tap of the finger. In order to master these digital challenges in tourism in the coming years, the strength of a networked and united industry is urgently needed. Above all, the (open) data from tourism associations and companies will flow into new services and solutions. And thus [...]