Travel Technology

High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra-low-cost carriers in the U.S. However, Allegiant and Sun Country's resilience indicates that they are unlikely to go out of business anytime soon.

Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft.

By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options.

In a break from the strategy of many U.S. airlines, Emirates’ Skywards program is being used to boost loyalty for the airline without a heavy financial focus.

Modernizing payment and financial operations systems has become one of the top priorities for small- and medium-sized travel companies as they aim to achieve global scale rapidly and strategically. The choices they make today to streamline and unify their payment and financial operations will impact their ability to stay competitive in the future.

Generative AI is still young, but some travel companies are encouraging workers to experiment as they determine how the tech will be used in the future.

Trip.com recently expanded attractions as a bookable category for travelers worldwide. Its partnership with Prioticket highlights the increasing trend of B2B partnerships in the experiences category.

In one of his first sit down interviews since taking on the new job, Pieper tells Skift how he navigates such a challenging brief.

David Woolenberg, the CEO of Duetto, gave his first media interview to Skift following his company's sale announcement on Thursday.

Oracle Hospitality has transferred thousands of hotels to its new tech system, and there are thousands more in the pipeline.