Articles tagged “travel technology”

In this video conversation from Skift’s recent Design the Future event, we hear from Colin Smyth, vice president and general manager, travel, Flywire, about how the travel business can build trust and brand loyalty by implementing better payment systems — allowing them to focus on what they do best.

The 2021 Skift IDEA Awards honors the companies, projects and campaigns driving the travel industry forward. See the winning projects from this year's program.

Implementing a unified tech solution has the power to transform the cruise and ferry sector through responsive forecasting, streamlined operations, and modernized experiences for customers and employees.

The effects of the pandemic continue to powerfully change nearly every aspect of the travel and hospitality industry. Though companies have been trying to predict what’s around the corner in…

Sustainability can no longer be an afterthought for travel companies. Those that make bold moves now to redefine how things work for a reemerging sector have the potential to become industry leaders in an altered world.

The 2021 Digital Transformation Report shines a light on the travel industry’s post-pandemic shift towards a digital future. In this article, we offer a sneak peek into 10 insights pulled from the report’s findings on the latest digital transformation strategies among travel business leaders worldwide.

Ahead of going public, Amex GBT has provided a compelling argument for growth in its 53-page document, with a string of acquisitions and partnerships already under its belt. But does its enormous size now line it up for success, or weigh it down?

Hotel management platforms are a popular acquisition target this year. A property owner like MCR can add even more on-the-ground experience to make software efficient at a time when maximizing labor potential is a must due to shortages.

All airlines need to strike a balance between direct and third-party sales online. The PROS acquisition of fast-growing tech vendor EveryMundo highlights the opportunity to change the mix.

5G connectivity will shape the ways airports, aircrafts, hotels, transportation, and other elements of the travel journey can deliver better guest experiences and more seamlessly operate behind the scenes. A Verizon executive spoke to SkiftX about what they expect the transformation could look like.