Regional Air Travel Startups Raise Over $85 Million: Funding Roundup
The biggest airlines are behind on updating their tech systems and operations; regional airlines are even further behind.
Justin is Skift’s Travel Tech Reporter, where he covers the way to the future of global travel industry. Prior, he was a tech reporter for American City Business Journals in Albany. A Michigan native, Justin is living as a digital nomad for now. Work aside, Justin has a passion for travel, writing, arts, food, and culture.
3 Travel Startup Investors Warn Founders Not to Fall for AI Hype
AI may provide new tools to help solve problems, but that doesn't change what travel tech investors are looking for in startup founders.
Turkish Airlines Flights Return to Sabre After 10 Month Absence
It seems that Turkish Airlines' push for direct bookings isn't exactly going to plan. As American Airlines already learned, travel agents aren't keen on fast change.
Ramp Raises $200 Million for Expense and Biz Travel Management: Startup Funding Roundup
Startups for business travel management and flying taxis are still raising a lot of money.
Navan Moves Toward IPO With Confidential SEC Filing
Navan's first move toward an IPO has been a long time coming.
Canary Technologies Founders: What’s Next After Raising $80 Million for Hotel Tech
Funding has been tight for travel tech startups, but Canary Technologies hasn't had much trouble.
Lodging Tech and Jet Fuel: Travel Startups Raise $560 Million
Funding has been slow this year, but B2B travel tech startups are still leading the way these days.
Apple’s Travel Upgrades: New Digital Passport, Live Translation for Messages and Calls
Apple is testing its own version of live translation through calls and texts, but not for face-to-face conversations through wearable devices.
Travel Tech M&A Ramps Up: 40+ Deals in 3 Months
Economic uncertainty leads to lower valuations, and that means it can be a good time to buy for companies that have the means.
Marriott Is Deploying a Front Desk AI Tool. It Took Time to Get it Right
The takeaway is to start small: “You don’t have to build the most transformative thing overnight.”