Skift » Travel Technology
108 FOLLOWERS
The following section of Skift features articles on Travel Technology. Skift deciphers and defines news and trends for executives across all sectors of travel through reporting, research, live events, and marketing services.
Skift » Travel Technology
5d ago
Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport. -Justin Dawes ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
5d ago
Today’s travelers engage with TikTok to discover new destinations, travel tips, and itineraries through authentic videos that engage communities of like-minded visitors. But TikTok is no longer just the platform where users build their travel itineraries — it's also where travel brands are building their businesses. -TikTok for Business ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
5d ago
How can hoteliers choose the right tech partnerships amid a plethora of options? A new study from ZS and the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) provides insights on how to select partnerships strategically and make informed tech investments that achieve results. -ZS ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
1w ago
The new iPhone is built so that users can ask AI about visuals with the click of a button. It's still early, but the ease of use means that the iPhone could win the race to become a future AI tour guide. -Justin Dawes ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
1w ago
Amadeus is the world’s largest intermediary between airlines and travel sellers, and there have been rumblings for years that companies in this space would become obsolete. Luis Maroto should know: He’s been with Amadeus for 24 years, first as marketing finance director, and then as president and CEO since 2011. Maroto told Skift in 2017 ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
2w ago
Turkish Airlines is ruffling feathers as it pushes for direct bookings starting in October. American Airlines failed an attempt for a similar strategy this year, which surely will inform the execution for Turkish. -Justin Dawes ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
2w ago
Air traffic is expected to double from pre-pandemic levels by 2040. Airports need to prepare. -Justin Dawes ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
2w ago
Understanding consumer preferences is essential for travel brands to create effective marketing strategies, but how can they capitalize on anonymous traffic? We sat down with Wunderkind's head of travel and ticketing to explore how brands can boost loyalty with contextual identity resolution and unlock the power of first-party data. -Wunderkind ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
3w ago
To effectively engage travelers globally, travel brands must recognize and address regional preferences in their booking platforms that allow them to be scalable yet flexible enough to adapt. -Rocket Travel by Agoda ..read more
Skift » Travel Technology
3w ago
Hotel chains are quietly planning to shift their distribution strategies, aiming to bypass traditional intermediaries and boost direct bookings from corporate travel buyers. But with billions at stake, expect fights from legacy players. -Sean O'Neill ..read more