Articles tagged “data”

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Airlines

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Reimagining the Modern Retailing Experience

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2023, we hear from Kartik Yellepeddi, vice president of product and offer and order at FLYR, and Mike Melton, principal architect at Google Cloud, about the challenges, gaps, and opportunities in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) for the airline industry, including the need for data, technology integration, and talent.

FLYR + Skift | 1 month ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Reimagining the Modern Retailing Experience
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Partnerships

Skift Global Forum Video: Travel Loyalty’s Next Evolution

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, IAG Loyalty Chief Commercial Officer Rob McDonald discussed the expansion of loyalty programs and partnerships designed to boost customer engagement and put better data at companies’ fingertips.

IAG Loyalty + Skift | 2 months ago

Skift Global Forum Video: Travel Loyalty’s Next Evolution
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Hotels

Skift Global Forum Video: Using Data to Deepen Customer Relationships

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Clare Ward, worldwide technical leader of travel & hospitality solutions at AWS, and Noha Abdalla, chief marketing officer at Choice Hotels, on the ways companies can put their data to work to create lasting customer relationships.

AWS for Travel and Hospitality + Skift | 2 months ago

Skift Global Forum Video: Using Data to Deepen Customer Relationships

News Blog

Juniper Group Acquires Hotel Tech Startup Vervotech

Vervotech, a startup that manages hotel room data, is the latest in a string of travel tech acquisitions by Juniper Group. Juniper Group said Friday that it acquired the India-based startup. Terms were not disclosed.  Vervotech’s platform analyzes hotel booking data to remove duplicate listings across suppliers, a problem that can lead to inaccuracies and…

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

News Blog

OAG Acquires Infare to Strengthen Air Travel Data Business

Infare, a Denmark-based provider of airfare data and analysis software, has been acquired.  OAG, a UK-based provider of flight status and schedule information, said Friday that it has acquired Infare from private equity firm Ventiga Capital. The firm had owned Infare since 2017.  The price and terms of the latest deal were not disclosed.  OAG…

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Behind the Source of the Viral ‘Airbnb Collapse’ Data

Who came out looking bad here? Nick Gerli and AllTheRooms, in particular, as well as the media that took him at his word about the source of the data.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

Behind the Source of the Viral ‘Airbnb Collapse’ Data

Startups

Fairlyne Raises $3 Million for Travel Ticket Resale Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Fairlyne wants to help travelers resell their unwanted airline tickets, and Boddy wants to help people access gyms while they're traveling.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Fairlyne Raises $3 Million for Travel Ticket Resale Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

Amadeus, Sabre, and Oracle Hospitality Execs Talk Modernizing Hotels

The hospitality arms of Amadeus, Sabre, and Oracle are all focused on bringing hotels into the 21st century. There's a lot of catching up to do.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Amadeus, Sabre, and Oracle Hospitality Execs Talk Modernizing Hotels

Travel Technology

Sojern Expands into New Hotel Tech Via Acquisition. Here’s the Thinking.

Reliable, accessible guest data is like gold for hotels interested in the next generation of customer service. More deals that can capitalize on that are likely on the way.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Sojern Expands into New Hotel Tech Via Acquisition. Here’s the Thinking.

Hotels

Hotels are Way Behind on Tech. These Brands Are Trying to Change That.

Hotel executives admit they're late to the party when it comes to adopting technology. Now, they're trying to figure out the basics and adopt innovations all at the same time.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Hotels are Way Behind on Tech. These Brands Are Trying to Change That.