travel technology Archives

Tourism

State of Travel 2024: New Growth Phase, India’s Rise, Upping Tech Spend

2024 marks a new era for the travel industry. Skift Research's State of Travel report gives insights on current travel trends, consumer behavior, and different travel sectors.

Saniya Zanpure | 5 days ago

Startups

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Business Travel

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Free Read

Travel Technology

How eSIMs Bring Universal Mobile Data Access to Travelers

As data usage grows, cost savings and convenience are increasingly pushing travelers to adopt eSIM solutions. For Nomad, this means an opportunity to lead the shift toward flexible data services.

Nomad + Skift | 1 week ago

Tourism

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago

Hotels

Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels

This the second major hotel software system that Hyatt is shifting to the cloud as it moves toward the industry-wide goal of modernizing its tech.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps."

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Airlines

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

GMR group's decision to increase its stake in the Delhi International Airport comes at a time when airport operators' revenue growth could top 15% this year.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago