Page 2

Articles tagged “apps”

Online Travel

Kayak Co-Founder Paul English Is Launching New App as an Alternative to ‘Garbage’ Restaurant/Hotel Reviews

The advent of user reviews in travel was a disruptive and positive force, and they in turn may indeed get upended or greatly modified as new technologies take hold.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Kayak Co-Founder Paul English Is Launching New App as an Alternative to ‘Garbage’ Restaurant/Hotel Reviews

Online Travel

Online Travel Storytelling Spin Cycle Is Running at Full Speed

What happened to the good old days of rich travel companies getting richer through digital marketing? Ha. Airbnb said brand marketing and public relations (both forms of storytelling) let it reduce its reliance on performance marketing.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Online Travel Storytelling Spin Cycle Is Running at Full Speed

Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines Hit by Cyber Attack

A bankruptcy filing, striking pilots and now this cyber attack, could things get any worse for SAS?

Marie Mannes, Reuters | 1 year ago

Scandinavian Airlines Hit by Cyber Attack

News Blog

Travel Tech at JetBlue, Avis, Hilton and Avianca Still Seems Archaic

There's been well-deserved excitement in travel tech circles in recent years about everything from the New Distribution Capability to chatbots and the arrival of generative AI, but the reality is that much of what passes for travel technology is still backwards these days. An elevator at the Phoenix Airport car rental center on January 10,…

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Online Travel

15 Key Moments During Sam Shank’s Days at Airbnb-Owned HotelTonight

Sam Shank and HotelTonight had a significant impact on the travel industry's competitive landscape. We picked 15 pivotal events that helped to define Shank's legacy as co-founder and CEO as he embarks for a new journey elsewhere.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

15 Key Moments During Sam Shank’s Days at Airbnb-Owned HotelTonight

Online Travel

HotelTonight Founder Sam Shank Leaves Airbnb After an Extended Stay

HotelTonight is the fastest, and probably the most exquisite and feisty hotel booking app around. Regardless of its future with Airbnb, it created dozens of imitators, and set the standard.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

HotelTonight Founder Sam Shank Leaves Airbnb After an Extended Stay

Online Travel

Tripadvisor CEO May Revamp Plus Membership Program

Tripadvisor hasn't made any decisions about Tripadvisor Plus, but the traveler membership program may reemerge in a different form.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Tripadvisor CEO May Revamp Plus Membership Program

Travel Agents

American Express Travel Is Right on Point for Certain Millennial Travelers

The American Express Travel website and mobile experience won't win user experience awards. But it may have something better for cardmembers — private fares, other negotiated deals, perks and points redemption.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

American Express Travel Is Right on Point for Certain Millennial Travelers

News Blog

JetBlue Wants to Make Group Travel Easier With New App

Ever tried to plan a trip with friends? The multiple planning emails, messages, Airbnb wish lists, can all get a bit overwhelming when one just wants to hang out with their pals. Well, JetBlue Travel Products has an app for that. Troupe, which launched on Wednesday, is an app that allows groups to plan their…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership

The partnership enables JetBlue to do business with a younger clientele, particularly beyond the U.S. East Coast. Hopper filled a gaping hole in its airline lineup.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Hopper Fills a Gap With JetBlue Partnership