Travel Technology

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Find stories on cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the travel sector. From corporate travel technology to innovations by leading companies, we cover a wide range of topics. Learn how travel technology services enhance the traveler experience and drive industry efficiency.

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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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Hotels

Choice Hotels forms division to sell its technology to rivals

Officials hope the new Choice Hotels division will break out of the slow-moving hotel world, and make its mark as a technology startup. Whether creating a new division will help entice competitor chains and independents to sign on remains to be seen.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Media and PR

A new take on the digital detox: Silicon Valley summer camp

Although the buzz surrounding digital detoxes continues, the concept's been around long enough that savvy travelers realize they can create their own detox with a little will power and a stern concierge.

Isabel Choat | 12 years ago

Airlines

Even an airline CEO sometimes forgets to turn off the phone

It is understandable that Parker forgot to turn off his cellphone. After all, Parker was likely often waiting for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton to return his calls when Parker was pressuring Horton about a then-potential merger. Parker wouldn't have wanted to miss that call.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Ground Transport

Google adds live transit updates to Maps for NYC, D.C. and Salt Lake City

It’s only a matter of time before live updates are available for all public transit, but it could be longer than expected with many cities’ not yet able to process or share that level of data.

12 years ago

Business Travel

InterContinental will still charge power users for faster Internet speeds

Most business travelers won't be satisfied with basic service. If InterContinental really wants to make a difference, it would subsidize premium Wi-Fi use for road warriors, as well.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Online Travel

North Korea shuts down mobile Internet access for tourists

Despite the diplomatic efforts of former basketball player and reality show star Dennis Rodman, North Korea's brief moment of openness has quickly descended suppression and war mongering.

12 years ago

Online Travel

Babbel's $10 million in funding translates into more mobile platforms

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Hotels

TripAdvisor's CEO dumps on Expedia reviews and worries about Apple

TripAdvisor's key competitor is Google, and it's somewhat surprising that Kaufer cites former parent Expedia as a threat. Notice how Samsung edges its way into the conversation, as well.

12 years ago

Online Travel

5 travel startups that want to get you deep into your destination

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Airlines

Will Apple's new indoor location services acquisition lead to better maps?

The speculation is that Apple would be able to give you walking directions to the duty free shop or baggage lost and found inside the airport. The technology could be a not-too-distant nextGen GPS.

12 years ago