Articles tagged “android”

Travel Technology

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete.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 | 2 months ago

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Online Travel

Google Scores Court Victory in Case Alleging Anticompetitive Bias

Google's advertising business sucked the life out of Tripadvisor and others' free search results. The issue of Google's alleged search bias and how it impacts the travel industry is not going away.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Google Scores Court Victory in Case Alleging Anticompetitive Bias

Online Travel

$5 Billion EU Fine Against Google Brings Travel Back Into the Spotlight

With another multibillion dollar fine handed down, we might be getting nearer to the European Commission taking a closer look at Google's travel products.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

$5 Billion EU Fine Against Google Brings Travel Back Into the Spotlight

Announcements

Skift Travel App for iOS and Android

The Skift Travel app is a subscribers-first app, with lots of benefits for our paid Skift Research users. But free users do get access to the last 24 hour of stories.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 7 years ago

Skift Travel App for iOS and Android

Online Travel

New Trends Report: Mobile App Strategies of Consumer Travel Brands

An in-depth look at how companies in the travel and hospitality industries can leverage mobile applications to better serve their customers and grow their businesses

Todd Wasserman, Skift | 9 years ago

New Trends Report: Mobile App Strategies of Consumer Travel Brands

Online Travel

Why Apple’s Beating Android in Consumer Travel Wearables

From technology that lets guests unlock their rooms to boarding passes displayed on your wrist, wearables are becoming an important part of the traveler’s journey.

Sarah Silbert, Skift | 10 years ago

Why Apple’s Beating Android in Consumer Travel Wearables

Media and PR

Putting Content Marketing First on Pullman Hotels’ App

The future of hotel marketing revolves around the creation of content, event and social media ecosystems designed and managed to better engage the next-generation consumer throughout the research phase and travel journey.

Greg Oates, Skift | 10 years ago

Putting Content Marketing First on Pullman Hotels’ App

Airlines

Miami International Airport Makes Commitment to Beacon Technology

Anything that gets tourists to beaches faster should be good. We expect Mojito or Caipirinha finder apps will soon follow.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 10 years ago

Miami International Airport Makes Commitment to Beacon Technology

Online Travel

Flight Tracking App Downloads Increase After Malaysia Airlines Accidents

Flight-tracking apps are being downloaded by family members and friends who are concerned about the welfare of loved ones and want to track the progress of their flights in real time.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

Flight Tracking App Downloads Increase After Malaysia Airlines Accidents

Online Travel

Uber, Lyft and Airbnb Are Winning the App Download Battle

Uber and Lyft have the advantage that they are travel apps that, like Google Maps, many people use every day. More travel apps should find a way to be relevant more often.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago

Uber, Lyft and Airbnb Are Winning the App Download Battle