Articles tagged “mapping”

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

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…

Startups

CleanJoule Raises $50 Million for Sustainable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

CleanJoule wants to make jet fuel from agricultural waste, while Atly is building an app that's a cross between a mapping tool and social media.

CleanJoule Raises $50 Million for Sustainable Jet Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

Airlines

The True Cost of an Airline Ticket?

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at transparency in airline ticket pricing, Google’s map enhancements, and Qatar’s Covid requirements.

The True Cost of an Airline Ticket?

Media and PR

Google Maps’ Local Guides Program Brings Community Focus to Traveler Reviews

Google Maps needed a serious refresh to remain relevant not just in mapping, but also in reviews as travelers look for fresher content that's visually stimulating and easily navigable.

Google Maps’ Local Guides Program Brings Community Focus to Traveler Reviews

Ground Transport

Report: Uber Is Bidding for Nokia’s Here Mapping Unit

Very smart move by Uber to take control of its ability to navigate destinations without relying on others.

Report: Uber Is Bidding for Nokia’s Here Mapping Unit

Tourism

Using Mobile to Connect With the New Silent Traveler

Among the value propositions that stand to place local discovery at the head of the pack for mobile-first consumers, curation is certainly part of the equation.

Using Mobile to Connect With the New Silent Traveler

Online Travel

The Only App Travelers Truly Need on Their Smartphones

Forget the thousands of niche travel apps out there. Travelers today are using their smartphones to find out where to go and how to get there.

The Only App Travelers Truly Need on Their Smartphones