Daily Travel Startup Watch: NXTboat, Seatizen and More
Every day we alert our readers of new startups in the travel industry being listed on AngelList, as an early information service for those who keep track of such things. Every weekday, there will be a list of these newbies, along with each of their mini-profiles.
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Business Travel
The State of Corporate Travel and Expense 2025
A new report explores how for travel and finance managers are targeting enhanced ROI, new opportunities, greater efficiencies, time and money savings, and better experiences for employees with innovative travel and expense management solutions.
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Travel Technology
New Skift Feature: Uncovering Tech Vendor Opportunities Using AI Analysis
Our goal is to use AI for one its best features today mixed with our expect editorial insight and unearth the tech opportunities these documents reveal—whether that’s upcoming system upgrades, emerging RFPs, or digital transformations.
Podcasts
New Skift Podcast Mini-Series: How I Travel
This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know – a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration.
Airlines
Japan Airlines Under Cyberattack, Flights Delayed
The operational disruption, though temporary, highlights the aviation sector's vulnerability, especially at a time when airlines are ramping up digital innovation to improve customer experience.
Hotels
U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024
Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers — who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time — are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.