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Key topics include business travel technology, emerging trends, and the impact of tech advancements on travel operations. Our features and news provide deep dives into developments shaping travel's future.

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Travel Technology

These Travel Tech Execs Push Back on AI Hype for Hotels

These hotel tech execs all believe there are big opportunities for AI, but they also believe that marketers are promoting it in ways that don't make sense.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

An overview of Tampa International Airport

Airlines

Global IT Outage Sparks Travel Chaos as 4,000+ Flights Canceled Worldwide

Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel, with Delta and United among those badly hit.

Gordon Smith and Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Travel Technology

M&A Is Not a Growth Engine, Says Cloudbeds CEO

Cloudbeds CEO Adam Harris said "every single one" of his clients has been added organically. In other words, not added via company acquisition.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Travel Technology

Skift Data and AI Summit 2024: 10 Takeaways for the Next Wave of Travel Innovation

In this report, Skift partnered with Publicis Sapient to compile key insights, highlight memorable moments, and offer tangible takeaways from industry leaders in both travel and artificial intelligence.

Publicis Sapient + Skift | 7 months ago

Mews Founder Says More Acquisitions 'Definitely' Are Coming

Mews has made nine company acquisitions so far and it's got the funding to do more deals.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Travel Technology

The Future of Ultra-Low Cost Carriers in the U.S.

High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra-low-cost carriers in the U.S. However, Allegiant and Sun Country's resilience indicates that they are unlikely to go out of business anytime soon.

7 months ago

Travel Technology

Amadeus Execs on the AI Evolution with Microsoft

Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Orchard Spring Lane, Merlion, Singapore.

Experiences

Singapore Airlines' Travel Experiences Arm Tackles Payments With New Partnership

By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Airlines

Emirates Skywards Chief Shares Six Airline Loyalty Lessons

In a break from the strategy of many U.S. airlines, Emirates’ Skywards program is being used to boost loyalty for the airline without a heavy financial focus.

Ajay Awtaney and Gordon Smith | 7 months ago

Travel Technology

New Research: 2024 State of Payments in the Travel Industry

Modernizing payment and financial operations systems has become one of the top priorities for small- and medium-sized travel companies as they aim to achieve global scale rapidly and strategically. The choices they make today to streamline and unify their payment and financial operations will impact their ability to stay competitive in the future.

Airwallex + Skift | 7 months ago