Mobile

Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands connect with users in emerging markets.   Read More

 2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities sector within the global travel industry.  Read More

Hilton is adding location-based recommendations for food, nightlight, shopping and activities to its Hilton Honors mobile app.   Read More

Beekeper, a platform that provides real-time, two-way communication among all employees in a hotel has raised an additional $13 million as a part of its Series A extension round.    Read More

Train operators are the first to know about service disruptions, and now independent ticket retailer Trainline is tapping into that knowledge to keep commuters better informed.   Read More

With 28 full-time employees and expansion to London, Criton is ambitious with its plan to give hotels the tools to create their own mobile applications. Read More

Two of the worlds largest on-demand transportation companies are getting into the e-scooter business.   Read More

A new survey of hoteliers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe and Southeast Asia has found the majority are missing the opportunity to generate revenue through upselling.   Read More

Virgin Atlantic uses augmented reality to help crew familarize themselves with the Boeing 787. Read More

It's critical for travel companies to understand the consumer behaviors and preferences that influence purchase decisions. Commissioned by Google, Phocuswright recently published a series of reports on... Read More

Air Canada says about 1% of its 1.7 million app users may be affected by last week's data breach Read More

Digital travel sales in China and India are far outpacing the rest of the world and that is expected to continue for the next several years.   Read More

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is partnering with hotel operations platform ALICE and Roca Marketing to bolster tourism on the island by enhancing communications between hotels and tourists. Read More

Getaround, a platform that provides instant and keyless carsharing, has secured $300 million in a Series D financing round led by SoftBank, with participation from Toyota Motor Corporation.   Read More

China-based mobile payment platform Alipay is making it easier for its users to get tax refunds for purchases they make when they travel. Read More