Skift Top Travel Startups to Watch 2019
We’ve pinpointed 25 of the most promising venture-backed travel companies. Check out our list to find a useful partner for your business.
Sean O’Neill is Skift’s Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean’s forte is reporting, and he’s broken multiple hotel industry scoops. He has also conducted 1:1 interviews on stage with the CEOs of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Wyndham.
Private Equity Takes Control of Cendyn in a Bet on Hotel Tech
Many hoteliers will be watching what Cendyn's new president, Tim Sullivan, does to grow his company's software suite, which offers tools for automated marketing, business intelligence, and group sales management. Can it fend off competitors?
Skift Tech Forum: Shiji Helps Hotels Crack China Market With À La Carte Approach
Shiji is one of the world's most fascinating hospitality tech companies. In this interview Kevin King, its chief operating officer, explains the company's distinctive approach to the market.
RateGain Acquires BCV, Gains Momentum in Hotel Tech Consolidation
RateGain, a travel tech company backed by private equity, said it has begun a roll-up of hotel tech vendors. It joins a party led by Shiji, Amadeus, Accel-KKR-backed Travel Tripper, Sabre, and Jonas Software.
U.S. Airlines Face Computer Outages About Once a Month
Some airlines track delays and cancellations associated with computer outages internally to identify patterns and recurring issues that need fixing. The industry as a whole might benefit if it shared such data. But don't hold your breath on that happening.
Airlines Reluctantly Adapt to Reimbursing Travelers for Flight Disruptions
TUI Fly says it's the first airline to work with tech vendors to automate and standardize the process of flight disruption claims. Larger carriers, take note: You also need to reduce your enormous backlogs of consumer claims, whether you build tech in-house or find a vendor.
Booking Holdings Backs Yanolja for Hotel Booking: Travel Startup Funding This Week
Yanolja got its start as a chain of so-called love motels. But it has since become a reputable online travel agency in Korea and a provider of a widely used property management system. No wonder Booking Holdings has made a strategic investment in the company.
CellPoint Mobile Raises $14 Million for App Services: Travel Startup Funding This Week
CellPoint Mobile, which helps airlines and other travel companies run their mobile apps more effectively, has received $14 million in investment. The move underscores the ongoing venture capital interest in business-to-business services in travel.
Amadeus Backs Startup Volantio to Help Airlines Manage Overbooked Flights
Props to Volantio, which won the Air Pitch startup competition at Skift Global Forum last year, for now getting investment and sales support from Amadeus.
General Atlantic Buys Startup Kiwi.com in Travel Tech Play by Private Equity
A top-tier private equity firm like General Atlantic should provide a strong tailwind for Kiwi as it branches out from selling plane tickets into other types of travel. But it's a bit surprising that Ctrip.com or another travel conglomerate didn't bite instead.