Kayak’s new chatbot lets users seek travel advice and discover flights via screenshots, in the latest sign of how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the digital transformation of business and consumer travel. The travel booking company launched two new features last week aimed at simplifying...
Tripadvisor is reportedly considering a takeover bid from Apollo Global Management. The travel information service has been working with advisers to consider any takeover interest since last month after its board authorized talks on a possible acquisition, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 6). Apollo Global Management has expressed interest...
Just as banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) have reshaped their respective industries, a new “as a service” model is emerging in the travel and tourism sector. This tourism-as-a-service concept aims to redefine connected travel, harnessing the potential of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)...
Traveling is a big part of many people’s New Year’s resolutions. If it’s one of your goals this year, PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Travel Apps can help you figure out where to go and where to stay. Each month, PYMNTS determines the most popular apps in the...
November 27, 2024
It’s fitting to look at PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Travel Apps, considering this week is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Each month, PYMNTS determines the most popular apps in the travel sector based on the number of downloads and average users, as well as other metrics. The best travel apps provide […]
March 11, 2024
Kayak’s new chatbot lets users seek travel advice and discover flights via screenshots, in the latest sign of how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the digital transformation of business and...
February 13, 2024
Just as banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) have reshaped their respective industries, a new “as a service” model is emerging in the travel and tourism sector. This tourism-as-a-service concept aims...
March 11, 2021
We can’t say 2020 wasn’t a watershed for subscription models, as at least 75 percent of all U.S. consumers signed on for at least one of them as the year...
March 06, 2024
Tripadvisor is reportedly considering a takeover bid from Apollo Global Management. The travel information service has been working with advisers to consider any takeover interest since last month after its board authorized talks on a possible acquisition, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (March 6). Apollo Global Management has expressed interest in such a bid, the report said, citing unnamed sources. […]
August 03, 2023
Consumers are hungry for experiences, and that’s been good news for TripAdvisor. The travel service announced second-quarter 2023 earnings results Thursday (Aug. 3) that showed its experience earnings surpassing its...
July 19, 2023
Tripadvisor has added an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered travel itinerary generator to its travel guidance platform. This new addition to the company’s Trips product uses OpenAI’s generative AI technology to craft personalized travel...
February 19, 2023
America’s hoteliers are projecting a busy year despite rising prices for travel and dining. That’s according to a Sunday (Feb. 19) report by The Wall Street Journal, citing recent comments...
