Mobile

News / Online

Booking Holdings posts highest quarterly revenue in Q3 2022

By Kathryn Walson | November 2, 2022

Revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was up 29% year-on-year to $6.1 billion; adjusted EBITDA rose 26% year-on-year to $2.7 billion. Read More

News / Startups

Car subscription startup Invygo drives off with $10M for expansion

By Kathryn Walson | November 1, 2022

Launched in 2019, the Invygo app allows customers to choose, drive and swap cars. Read More

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5 things to know about U.S. travel shopping and booking behavior

By Phocuswright Research | October 31, 2022

In 2021, the U.S. travel industry finally showed signs of life again, and shoppers turned away from pandemic-era considerations, focusing more on travel style and budget-related concerns. Read More

News / Startups

Canary Technologies lands $30M to enhance hotel platform

By Kathryn Walson | October 28, 2022

The company’s platform offers an array of products for hoteliers, including contactless check-in, contactless checkout, guest messaging, digital upsells, digital tipping, digital authorizations and... Read More

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Travel apps have work to do in improving customer satisfaction

By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022

According to a recent study from Applause, 37% of customers say travel apps have not been helpful in managing recent travel challenges. Read More

News / Technology

The push to digitalize the air travel experience

By Linda Fox | October 20, 2022

While Lufthansa Group has set up Digital Hangar to focus on the customer experience, other airlines are also addressing how they interact with customers. Read More

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Pace of innovation set to pick up in travel, but fraud worries grow

By Alfred Siew - WiT | October 19, 2022

Panelists at WiT Singapore discuss innovation around trip planning while also sharing concerns about fraud in the digital realm. Read More

News / Online

Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector

By Kathryn Walson | October 14, 2022

Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering the tours and activities market, consolidation is likely on the horizon. Read More

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Google adds new tools to help tours and attractions operators target customers

By Kathryn Walson | October 11, 2022

Google Maps now displays ticket prices for attractions to help people quickly compare prices across different partners. Read More

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Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India

By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022

An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More

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Amadeus partners with Latin American super app Rappi to power travel growth

By Kathryn Walson | October 5, 2022

With its search and automation capabilities, the Amadeus Travel Platform will power the Rappi Travel service and strengthen its growth, according to the companies. Read More

News / Online

Travel app bookings up 16% as consumers embrace digital solutions

By Jill Menze | September 27, 2022

According to a PYMNTS study, consumers reported more engagement with travel platforms such as Airbnb and Homestay along with other digital solutions in Q2 2022. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution

By Linda Fox | September 23, 2022

In this Q&A, Decius Valmorbida, president of Amadeus’ travel unit, discusses how the company is ditching the old, transaction-based treatment of customers in favor of a new,... Read More