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Airlines

Technology Giving Growing Asian Airports an Edge Over Older Rivals

Technology promises to improve the passenger experience around the world, with projects ongoing in every region, but dramatic growth in Asia makes it the perfect testing ground for cutting-edge programs.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

3 Ways the Internet of Things Will Make Flying Less of a Hassle

The irony that circuits and code will make travel more personal is not lost on us, but we look forward to letting the Internet of Stuff do its thing.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Google Street View Comes to Planes With SAS’s Interactive Tours

If this trend points to virtual tours as the future of air travel booking, we're onboard with the idea.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Hotels

InterContinental CEO Thinks Breakfast Is the Most Important Meal

From luxury to boutique brands, changes in how travelers research, book, and experience hotels are impacting key experiences and forcing hoteliers to innovate on a company-wide and brand level basis.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Technology and In-Flight Entertainment Make Flyers Happy

As evidence that technology improves the travel experience mounts, passengers will become more open to sharing their data and interacting with advanced devices that inform and improve their air travel experience.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

How Two Legacy Tour Groups Source Local Guides

This is one travel segment still ripe for disruption. There is high demand for curated tours, but the process for sourcing and training local experts to lead them hasn't become any easier.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Ground Transport

Mobile Booking and High-Speed Rail Are Killing the Eurail Pass

A more informed planning process and the desire for last-minute mobile tickets are making the once popular European rail pass a travel relic with less and less relevance to today's young travelers.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Online Travel

Travel Tools That Travel Experts Wish They Had

The technology exists to make most of these ideas a reality right now, so inventors and the technologically-inclined should take notes and listen to what these travelers are asking for.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 10 years ago