Online Travel News

Here’s what's latest in online travel news, focusing on key trends, technologies, and strategies influencing the booking landscape.

Discover the latest developments in booking platforms, the transformative role of AI and machine learning in creating personalized travel experiences, and the profound impact of mobile technology on consumer behavior.

Read more

Highlighted topics include the growing role of user-generated content and reviews, as well as the impact of social media on online travel bookings.

Skift's online travel news offers essential insights, exploring the competitive landscape, including the successes and challenges faced by major online travel agencies (OTAs), emerging startups, and established travel companies evolving in the digital age.

Keep up with the ever-evolving online travel market and its implications for both industry professionals and consumers.

Online Travel

Wikipedia parent to launch travel guide with Wikitravel rebels

A Wikipedia-like wiki travel guide could be a tremendous, free resource for information-hungry travelers. The current efforts have been starved for resources.

13 years ago

Online Travel

Nokia Transport makes mapping easier for Windows Phone users

The Transport App helps users find the closest public transportation and, although useful, won't compete in the local travel field unless they roll it out to Android or iOS devices.

13 years ago

Online Travel

New York's Metro-North testing mobile ticketing app; will it come to subway too?

Step in right direction, and at some point even train conductors would become redundant.

13 years ago

Online Travel

BookIt.com gets American Airlines wholesale fares through direct ties

American Airlines' direct-connect push has yet to take off in a huge way, but the BookIt.com agreement shows it ain't dead yet. Old-school GDS protests aside, travel agencies should be able to establish such ties with anyone they want to.

13 years ago

Media and PR

Maldives tourism authority has massive Twitter fail: #dontgosocialafteryouhaveacoup

First rule of social media marketing: Make sure lots of people don't hate you before you drop a self-branded hashtag onto Twitter.

13 years ago

Online Travel

Jetpac gets $2.4 million in funding -- social travel or album peering?

Pictures are worth 1,000 words and there seems to be that many social travel apps and sites. Most of them feature photo boards and images, and Jetpac is one of the latest entries.

13 years ago

Media and PR

TechCrunch takes its startup roadshow to Rome this fall

Set in the Villa Borghese's Globe Theatre, Italian startups will have the chance to rub shoulders with U.S. counterparts and leaders, as well as learn what a hat tip from TC can do for a young company.

13 years ago

Media and PR

InsideHook launches by promising a Thrillist for men looking for tamer thrills

Thank goodness: Married men in their late 30s are an underserved market in the ideas and inspiration category. But InsideHook should consider getting the real decision makers in the family subscribed -- the wives.

13 years ago

Media and PR

Wikitravel editors to team up with Wikipedia and ditch Internet Brands

This seems like a win-win for the people who love Wikitravel: They keep all the content they want, keep the link juice, take the experts with them, and join forces with an organization that shares the same values.

13 years ago

Online Travel

New York City to use old phone booths to broadcast free public Wi-Fi

As opposed to Starbuck with chairs and tables, the city's campaign is targeted a smartphone and tablet users (or a laptop user with good balance) who need a little extra connection along their way.

13 years ago