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Travel Technology

You’ll Soon Be Able to Upload Your U.S. Passport to Google Wallet

Google is making a big step toward a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. And it beat competitor Apple in announcing plans to enable a digital passport.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Travel Technology

The New iPhone 16 Camera Button Integrates with AI. How it Works for Travelers

The new iPhone is built so that users can ask AI about visuals with the click of a button. It's still early, but the ease of use means that the iPhone could win the race to become a future AI tour guide.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Startups

August Had 3 of the Year’s Biggest Startup Fundraises – Then a Slowdown

Travel startup funding in August started with a bang and ended with a whisper.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Airports Are Spending Big on Tech Upgrades. See Plans for JFK and More

Air traffic is expected to double from pre-pandemic levels by 2040. Airports need to prepare.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Airlines

The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.

Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago

Online Travel

Trip.com on How China’s Older Travelers Are Shaking Up the Travel Scene

As more seniors chase unique, quality experiences, you can bet other travel companies will want a piece of the action too.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Tourism

U.S. National Park Foundation Gets Record $100 Million to Fight Overtourism

It's no surprise the national parks have a lot of visitors. But growth has been accelerating and parks leaders have been looking for ways to lessen the impact.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

Business Travel

Amex GBT Blends AI With Agents to Win Business Travel Share

The travel-management giant is using AI to read and respond to trip requests via emails. The goal is to free up human agents for more critical tasks, like perhaps explaining to executives why they can't expense that "team-building" trip to Vegas.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Venture Capital

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now.