Articles tagged “travel technology”

Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past.

With travel shifting to experiences, a tool to compare attractions makes perfect sense. The market is fragmented and competitive — and only the adaptable will thrive.

Our data showed a 30% annual increase in venture capital funding into travel companies focused on AI in 2023.

Hotel chains today often struggle with fragmented distribution channels and complex wholesale rate management. Maintaining an offline distribution network can be costly and time-consuming and often requires substantial discounts and…

Was Booking Holdings getting too fat? With operating costs outpacing revenue growth, something had to give. We might not know the exact chess moves for awhile.

This comes shortly after a Skift report that Sabre is looking to sell its hotel tech unit.

Today’s consumers expect loyalty programs to offer travel rewards — even if the program is offered by a company outside the travel industry. Expedia Group Private Label Solutions gives brands access to global travel inventory and the tech required to integrate travel rewards into existing loyalty programs without reinventing the wheel.

2024 marks a new era for the travel industry. Skift Research's State of Travel report gives insights on current travel trends, consumer behavior, and different travel sectors.

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.