Theme Parks Face Tough Tech Investment Choices
The pandemic is handing an edge only to those rare theme park operators with cash cushions to invest in new tech.
Sean O’Neill is Skift’s Senior Hospitality Editor. Sean’s forte is reporting, and he’s broken multiple hotel industry scoops. He has also conducted 1:1 interviews on stage with the CEOs of Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, and Wyndham.
Beekeeper Raises $10 Million for Frontline Worker Communications: Travel Startup Funding This Week
Two startups that stand out in this funding roundup are Beekeeper, an operational communications service for staff at hotels and other companies, and Mystifly, an aviation retailing and payments platform.
Amadeus to Scale Up Its New Distribution Effort in 2021 Starting in Asia
It's a fascinating question whether airlines and travel agencies will be able to keep pushing forward on modernizing the sector's tech. But Amadeus aims to press on with its part in the process.
Travelport Seeks Sharper Distribution Edge Despite Pandemic’s Hit to Revenue
Travelport's response to the pandemic shows that purpose can defy skeptics. But uncertainty around the fate of its eNett sale may last for months.
Zolo Raises $56 Million for Co-Living: Travel Startup Funding This Week
Dorms for grown-ups. No-questions-asked travel insurance. Basecamp for "team travel." FareHarbor for ferries. Games for destinations. And more ...
Accor Still Keen to Find Investors for Its Software Business Despite Pandemic Fallout
D-Edge needs a financial partner besides Accor to fuel its dreams of hotel tech expansion. Expect other hotel groups to join Accor in rethinking their tech plays.
New Booking Data Shows Lopsided Global Recovery Frustrating Travel Outfits
You can't really talk about a global recovery for the travel sector overall. Regions are out of sync, reveals new data from Travelport. Companies are affected differently, depending on their market exposure.
Skyscanner Shows Tenacity to Overcome Challenges Selling Airline Tickets on Mobile
Why is shopping for flights on mobile devices much harder than for TVs and clothes? A few reasons. Skyscanner may be delivering fixes soon, though the industry has promised fixes for years.
The Travel Sector Is Retooling Back-Office Payments in Response to the Crisis
The travel sector's slo-mo refund process has infuriated everyone. So the crisis is upending the dull business of how money is sent among travel companies, resellers, tech vendors, and financial institutions.
Behind the Lens: How Google’s Street View Traveler Is Capturing the World’s Most Iconic Places
Business travel is often dreaded by perpetual road warriors, but that’s not true for Valentina Frassi. Except when there's a pandemic, Frassi travels the world recording iconic scenes of major landmarks that most people can only dream of seeing.