As the big tech companies reveal what they've been working on in travel, it raises questions about the longevity of small companies that have been working on similar projects.
Travelers worldwide want to purchase and manage ground transport tickets digitally, same as they typically can for flights and hotels. The industry is finally starting to respond.
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.
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.
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?