Mobile

News / Startups

Polarsteps walks away with €3M investment round

By Kevin May | January 16, 2019

INKEF Capital has backed the Netherlands-based company - an app that helps travelers track and share their trips. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: iinside - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 16, 2019

This travel API platform creates better, data-driven travel experiences for OTA, ride-share and airline apps. Read More

News / Distribution

Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2019

In the second part of our series on cruise, we analyze the sector's distribution model and future outlook. Read More

Google Assistant hotel booking flight check-in

News / Technology

Google adds hotel booking, flight check-in to Google Assistant

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices Read More

Opinion / Technology

The impact on travel brands when Apple updates a critical system tool

By Nigel Arthur - Urban Airship | January 4, 2019

Many travel brands have become dependent on mobile apps to engage with customers and, increasingly, take bookings. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: SafeTravelRx - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | December 20, 2018

Connecting travelers to on-demand assistance, transmitting location and medical information to emergency responders. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: App In The Air - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | December 19, 2018

Introducing personalized air booking: tailored search results that are "biased" towards the user. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will airline growth be dependent on mobile and smart technology?

By Hugh Aitken - Skyscanner | December 18, 2018

With passenger numbers set to double over the next twenty years, the aviation industry will need to keep up with the demands of an increasingly connected and tech-savvy traveler. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Hopper on growth, the impact of NDC and the value of being app-only

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2018

2018 was a big year for Hopper. The app-only price prediction and booking platform picked up $100 million in Series D funding in October and rolled out its hotel service to more than 40 markets. Read More

News / Online

Google acquires Indian rail app Where Is My Train?

By Kevin May | December 12, 2018

Google is well-known for snapping up the teams behind various cogs in the wheel of the travel industry - and this week it has flexed its muscles once again. Read More

Phocuswright Conference 2018 India executive interview

News / Distribution

VIDEO: MakeMyTrip and Yatra on the future of the Indian travel market

By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2018

Cheap smart phones, cheap data and a proliferation of mobile payment options are spurring massive adoption of mobile shopping in India. Read More

News / Startups

SnapTravel adds $13.2M to develop its text- and voice-based travel assistant

By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2018

Toronto-based SnapTravel has closed a $21.2 million Series A funding round, adding $13.2 million in new investments to its initial raise of $8 million in July 2017. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Technically Speaking - Bobby Healy of CarTrawler

By Jill Menze | November 21, 2018

A seasoned tech investor and entrepreneur - and outspoken Google opponent - Bobby Healy has helped steer the technological vision of CarTrawler since joining in 2005. Read More