RocketRez Raises $15 Million for Tours and Attractions Operator Software
Tours and attractions companies are the most behind technologically in the travel industry, and RocketRez wants to change that.
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.
A Founder Who Is Refocusing His Mapping App Toward Generative AI
Matthew Rosenberg is not waiting around for generative AI to push him out of a job. He is attempting to do what the rest of the industry should be doing as well — leveraging new tech to build something for the future.
Mondee Acquires Brazilian Online Travel Marketplace Orinter for $40 Million
Mondee began its journey of expanding offerings via seven acquisitions during the pandemic. Now it's starting another acquisition spree, and all signs point to that being a good move.
Grazzy Raises $4.3 Million for Hotel Digital Tipping Fintech Platform
MyInterview wants to help the hospitality industry recruit employees, and Grazzy wants to help retain them.
American Airlines Sees First Full Year of Profitability Since 2019
The expenses at American Airlines were billions higher in 2022, but so was revenue, making the year an overall success looking at dollars alone.
Expedia Group Working With Tech Startups to Make Travel More Accessible
In Expedia’s move to inch the travel industry toward equitability, the company is helping startups solve their own problems and learning from them in the process. And the startups are learning from each other, too.
Software Developer Makes AI Travel Itinerary Tool
During her Christmas holiday, a software developer created a tool to generate and map travel itineraries using generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Expedia Group Announces First Cohort for Startup Accelerator Focused on Underserved Travelers
Expedia Group has announced the first group of tech companies taking part in its new Open World Accelerator program.
HotelRunner Raises $6.5 Million for Low-Cost Hospitality Software Offerings
Funding announced this week went to a wide variety of travel tech startups, with involvement in hotels, cruises, messaging, and sustainability.
Marriott and Other Hotel Brands Start 2023 With New Tech Partnerships
You can't even stream Netflix in most hotel rooms. That's changing at some IHG Hotel and Resorts hotels, one of several industry upgrades announced in the last few weeks.