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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Online Travel

Roadtrippers launches an iPhone companion app just in time for holiday travel

The ultimate success of Roadtrippers depends on its mobile apps and although a companion app is a step in the right direction, it’ll need full trip planning capabilities to take off with today’s mobile travelers.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Airlines

Why is it taking U.S. airlines so long to offer in-flight Wi-Fi?

Airlines juggle a commitment to outfitting their jets with Wi-Fi alongside bankruptcy, remaining profitable, and finding time to take aircraft off the runway. The process is slow, but Wi-Fi will eventually be ubiquitous on airlines used by business travelers.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Airlines

JetBlue doesn’t know what to do with a tablet app, so it’ll give free travel for a year to someone who does

This is a proverbial "win-win" or a nothing-to-lose contest for JetBlue. Let's see if any of the submitted ideas eventually make it into JetBlue's tablet app.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Business Travel

How business travelers excel at keeping devices charged with no outlet in sight

New devices are constantly being marketed to help travelers stay connected, but seasoned road warriors found a surprising utility for the tools when Hurricane Sandy blacked out the east coast.

12 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb CEO has a vision of a future where everyone shares — and Airbnb collects a modest fee

Love it or laugh at it, Chesky's talk was the most thought-provoking moment at the PhoCusWright conference. Yes, the lodging industry will undergo far-reaching changes, but don't burn your mortgages just yet.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Kayak wants to build on its mobile success and improve its “crappy” European efforts

With Priceline as a backer, Kayak should find a much easier time in getting acclimated in Europe.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner won’t fulfill flyers’ dreams until carriers roll out the Wi-Fi

Airline passengers around the world, including most of those who will be flying on the Dreamliner dream-machine, will have to wait for ubiquitous Wi-Fi.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines’ computer outage strands passengers across the country this morning

It’ll be tough for the airline to blame this on average technology issues as it’s the third instance in six months that United customers have watched other flyers board its more tech savvy competitors.

Samantha Bomkamp | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Two corporate travel giants take opposing sides on booking freedom

American Express Global Business Travel wants the industry to pivot in its own image.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Hotels

TripAdvisor’s Kaufer still loves flash sales and will take inspiration from Wanderfly

TripAdvisor claims it gives its subsidiaries the freedom to operate independently, but how it works in reality may be a somewhat different story.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago