Articles tagged “travel tech”

Business Travel

Mastercard’s New App Embraces Virtual Card Trend in Corporate Travel

Mastercard knows it’s not the only player in the world of mobile virtual cards. With its new app, Mastercard wants to stand out as an MVP in streamlining corporate travel while serving a wave of companies adopting this innovation.

Elizabeth Casolo | 4 days ago

Mastercard’s New App Embraces Virtual Card Trend in Corporate Travel

Travel Agents

Hotelbeds Delays IPO Until the End of 2024 at the Earliest: Reports

When it comes to potential IPOs, timing is everything in life, right? Hotelbeds seemingly thinks so.

Dennis Schaal | 5 days ago

Hotelbeds Delays IPO Until the End of 2024 at the Earliest: Reports

Short-Term Rentals

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI

Guesty is determined to continue riding the wave of short-term rental growth, with plans for expansion in geography, products, and technology.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI

Short-Term Rentals

TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

There have been a ton of layoffs in various areas of the short-term rental industry over the last year. Facing headwinds, companies are trimming costs and trying to position themselves to new market conditions.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

Online Travel

Expedia Wants New Features With Amadeus NDC Partnership

Very slowly, the New Distribution Capability is enabling online travel agencies to catch up with the services that airlines offer on their own websites.

Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago

Expedia Wants New Features With Amadeus NDC Partnership
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Airlines

Skift India Summit Video: Hyper-Personalizing the Air Travel Experience

In this video from Skift India Summit 2024, Jonathan Tong, senior vice president, airlines — Southeast Asia, India Subcontinent and Greater China for Amadeus, spoke about the critical role of data, collaboration, and tech in reshaping today's passenger experiences.

Amadeus + Skift | 3 weeks ago

Skift India Summit Video: Hyper-Personalizing the Air Travel Experience

Hotels

Life House CEO Resigns as Hotel Startup Faces Complaints

Reports suggest that Life House, the startup that Rami Zeidan founded in 2017, is facing a wave of complaints from the hotel owners who use its software and services. A new CEO could give the company a fresh start.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Life House CEO Resigns as Hotel Startup Faces Complaints

Short-Term Rentals

Casai Was Dead. Now TravelAI Has Bought and Relauched Its Website

Casai is dead but its ghost remains. The former company's domain is now one of more than 350 travel booking websites.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Casai Was Dead. Now TravelAI Has Bought and Relauched Its Website

Hotels

Hilton to Enable Guest Requests by Text at All Hotels

Good news for anyone who dislikes talking to hotel staff about service requests. But let's hope that hotel companies don't abuse the privilege and have AI spamming guests with messages throughout a stay.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hilton to Enable Guest Requests by Text at All Hotels

Startups

Steller Raises $5 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Another two AI-powered trip planners have raised money this month, plus a startup that detects bed bugs and a new eSIM app.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Steller Raises $5 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup