Travel Technology

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Find stories on cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the travel sector. From corporate travel technology to innovations by leading companies, we cover a wide range of topics. Learn how travel technology services enhance the traveler experience and drive industry efficiency.

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Key topics include business travel technology, emerging trends, and the impact of tech advancements on travel operations. Our features and news provide deep dives into developments shaping travel’s future.

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Tourism

AI Could Be an ‘Existential Threat’ to DMOs. How Some Are Getting Ahead of the Curve

Despite initial pushback from DMOs on adopting generative AI, leaders in the sector say it's imperative to move forward.

Justin Dawes | 13 hours ago

Travel Technology

Apple AirTag Owners Can Soon Share Location Info Directly with Airlines

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and IAG have all been working with Apple on how to incorporate the tech into their baggage tracking strategies.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Skift Research

Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024

By 2030, direct digital bookings will dominate hotel distribution, generating over $400 billion of hotel gross bookings — overtaking the online travel agencies which are expected to bring in a smaller $333 billion of hotel bookings.

4 days ago

Travel Technology

We Tested the New ChatGPT Search Engine for a Trip to London — What Worked, What Didn’t

ChatGPT is now a better place to start making travel plans, but finalizing those plans still needs to happen the traditional way.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Experiences

How Mobile Payments Are Evolving from a Pandemic Fix to Travel Game-Changer

In a world that’s rapidly going cashless, mobile payments are transforming travel, with Asia leading the charge while the technology spreads globally.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Anthropic’s New AI Feature Mimics Human Travel Agents

This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

Uber to Offer $18 Rides to LaGuardia — For You and 13 Others

Uber is offering a shuttle service with significantly cheaper fares to LaGuardia, but these rides will take place in 14-passenger vans and are only available from three locations in midtown Manhattan.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Online Travel

ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The Future of Travel Booking or the Death of OTAs?

After a history of false starts with Tellme, Alexa, and Siri, will ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode unlock the holy grail: booking a flight?

Thomas Reiner, Altimeter | 1 month ago

Skift Research

The Woman Traveler: Key Data and Insights

Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.

1 month ago

Online Travel

Priceline Testing OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Tech for ‘Penny’ Chatbot

Priceline is among a handful of companies testing OpenAI's new voice tech. Priceline envisions that its future voicebot will be able to accompany a traveler through an entire trip.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago