Tripadvisor Says It’s Entering the Metaverse: ‘Try Before You Buy’
While some experts have no hope that the metaverse will last, some travel companies still see its potential, even if only as a marketing ploy.
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.
Apple Vision Pro: What It Means for Travel
The idea of virtual travel has had some growing pains, but it's likely here to stay as technologies like virtual reality become more advanced.
Travel Counsellors Acquires Travel Sales Platform Planisto
Travel Counsellors, a UK-based tech platform for travel agents, has acquired Planisto, a similar company that specializes in trip planning and booking.
Tripnotes, a Buzzy ChatGPT-Based Trip Planner, Was Acquired and Shut Down
Tripnotes was among an increasingly crowded space for new trip planning tools powered by generative AI. It won't be the last of them to shut down.
Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money
Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.
Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones
The short-term rental sector is growing, but property managers have been having a hard time as supply has outpaced demand.
Tripla Expands Into Taiwan Via Surehigh Acquisition
Tripla, which provides a booking engine to hotels in Japan and Southeast Asia, has acquired a hotel tech company in Taiwan.
Why Marriott Bonvoy Made a Video Game on Fortnite
Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they're trying new ways of reaching a younger audience.
United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million
Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.
Sojern Lays Off 20% of Staff to ‘Reduce Expenses’
This is the third travel tech company that has completed a layoff in the past month.