Trivago’s Returns Take a Hit as Company Invests in Direct Connection Tool
As online travel advances technologically, Trivago is investing so it can be competitive in the future.
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.
Hilton Taps HotelKey for Property Management Tech at All Its Hotels
This move by Hilton is significant and shows that the hotel industry is, finally, modernizing its core systems. For HotelKey, it's a remarkable win by a small tech vendor in a competitive space.
Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform
A wide variety of potential travel innovations got funding this week, including a credit card for travelers, an online travel agency for recreational vehicles, and management software for tour operators.
ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game
With the energy going into some of these travel planning assistants, how long before travel agents are out of jobs? Probably not tomorrow, but what about in a few years?
Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade
Alaska Airlines is not the biggest airline in the U.S., but it appears that it’s aiming to be one of the most modern, or at least as the customer sees it.
Why Hopper Asks for a ‘Tip’ When Booking
'Deception' may be too strong of a word in this case, but the media attention goes to show that customers do not like to feel that they've been swindled. A quarter of customers pay the tip, but how many of them know it?
Constellation Software Buys Distribution System Developer Peakwork
Constellation Software is clearly on an acquisition mission. Peakwork was the latest in its goal to claim a bigger hold on the travel industry.
Mews Triples North America Hotel Tech Business With 6th Acquisition
The founder of Mews said late last year that there were more acquisitions in the pipeline. Here's the first since then, with no signs that it will be the last.
Whimstay Raises $10 Million for Last-Minute Vacation Rental Bookings
Short-term rentals are continuing to gain ground everywhere, as can be seen with raises this week for platforms in three different parts of the world.
Why Travel Tech Startup Heygo Closed a Year After Raising $20 Million
A consumer platform for virtual travel was probably doomed no matter what. But its founder tried, grieved the loss, and is now moving on with a pocketful of lessons and his head held high.