Articles tagged “software”

Startups

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

Meta, Microsoft, AWS: Big Tech Reveals Travel-Related AI Projects

As the big tech companies reveal what they've been working on in travel, it raises questions about the longevity of small companies that have been working on similar projects.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Meta, Microsoft, AWS: Big Tech Reveals Travel-Related AI Projects

News Blog

Travelport Integrates Corporate Booking Tool Following Deem Acquisition

Travelport has completed the integration of corporate booking tool Deem, which it acquired earlier this year.  Travelport — along with its two larger competitors, public companies Amadeus and Sabre — primarily act as marketplaces to connect airlines and travel agents.  While Amadeus and Sabre have had in-house corporate travel booking tools in recent years, Travelport…

Justin Dawes | 9 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 | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

Mondee Adds Mobile App and AI Chatbot for Travel Booking

A mobile app, online shopping cart, and easier group travel booking are highlights in a world of outdated tech for travel agents.

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

Mondee Adds Mobile App and AI Chatbot for Travel Booking

Travel Technology

The AI Travel Booking Tools Keep Coming. Not All Will Succeed. 

A lot of generative AI-based travel planning and booking tools are coming out. Which ones will last?

Justin Dawes | 10 months ago

The AI Travel Booking Tools Keep Coming. Not All Will Succeed. 

Travel Technology

These Innovators Are Bringing Trains and Buses Into the 21st Century

Travelers worldwide want to purchase and manage ground transport tickets digitally, same as they typically can for flights and hotels. The industry is finally starting to respond.

Justin Dawes | 11 months ago

These Innovators Are Bringing Trains and Buses Into the 21st Century

Hotels

Hilton Taps HotelKey for Property Management Tech at All Its Hotels

This move by Hilton is significant and shows that the hotel industry is, finally, modernizing its core systems. For HotelKey, it's a remarkable win by a small tech vendor in a competitive space.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Hilton Taps HotelKey for Property Management Tech at All Its Hotels

Startups

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

A wide variety of potential travel innovations got funding this week, including a credit card for travelers, an online travel agency for recreational vehicles, and management software for tour operators.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

Travel Technology

ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game

With the energy going into some of these travel planning assistants, how long before travel agents are out of jobs? Probably not tomorrow, but what about in a few years?

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game