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The rise of AI and LLMs in travel and hospitality: A new era of discovery and booking 

The rise of AI and LLMs in travel and hospitality: A new era of discovery and booking 

by Nicholas Cocks | Jul 1, 2024 | Insights

Blog by Nick Cocks and Vileh Kumar Rai Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the travel and hospitality industry, transforming how we discover, plan, and book our trips. From personalized recommendations to streamlined...
I’m only a startup – why do I need a board?

I’m only a startup – why do I need a board?

by Nicholas Cocks | Nov 6, 2023 | Corporate Governance, Insights

One of the key milestones in the life of every company is the decision to start formal board meetings. At Velocity Ventures we invest from Seed through to Series B stage companies, so we are often at the table when the decision to start formal board meetings is made....
How tourism can forge a path to net zero

How tourism can forge a path to net zero

by Nicholas Cocks | Dec 9, 2022 | Insights, Sustainable Travel

It’s time for tourism businesses to shift investment and financing towards decarbonising our planet’s future. During COP27 held in Egypt last month, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) urged the tourism industry to take urgent action to reach net...
A Founder’s Perspective: How to build and maintain relationships with prospects and colleagues

A Founder’s Perspective: How to build and maintain relationships with prospects and colleagues

by Nicholas Cocks | Aug 23, 2021 | Insights

Hello Friends of Velocity,This is my first Velocity Ventures blog, and in thinking about a topic to launch what I am planning to be a stellar blogging career, my mind is boggled with options. Should I write about the work we’ve done here at Velocity over the...
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