Airfare Company ATPCO Buys Startup For Real-Time Flight Pricing
ATPCO says the deal could lead to next-generation airline retailing that customers want.
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.
MCR-Owned Stayntouch Raises $48 Million
Stayntouch historically has been focused on independent hotels, but now it wants to take on Oracle Hospitality and sign some more big players.
Google Bard’s Gemini Upgrade: We Tested it for Travel
The updated version of Bard did well with some travel tasks, particularly finding flight options, but its answers still need to be taken with a grain of salt.
Beond Raises $13 Million for ‘Premium Leisure’ Airline: Startup Funding Roundup
Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.
Accor, Booking.com, Cathay Pacific: New AI Tools Made With AWS
More travel companies are investing in the potential for an AI-powered overhaul of both customer sales and internal operations.
Navan Implements Layoffs in Attempt at Profitability
Today's podcast looks at layoffs by Navan, the banning of airlines ads, and a mental health crisis for airline pilots.
Navan Lays Off 145 People as Part of ‘Profitability’ Goal
Navan is doing clean-up towards profitability before its IPO, planned for next year.
Travelport Raises $570 Million and Adds New Owners
Travelport has now received $770 million in private equity this year.
RoomRaccoon Acquires Similar Hotel Tech System iHotelligence
RoomRaccoon, a cloud-based hotel tech system, said this week that it is expanding its presence in Ireland via acquisition.
Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million
Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.