Articles about Travel – Page 2 of 12

Alaska Airlines to roll out electronic bag tags to save time (and paper) at the airport

Smart travelers have all sorts of tips and tricks for saving time and effort at the airport. The smartest ones… Read More

‘Parallel Reality’ at the airport: High-tech screen displays personal flight info to multiple travelers

A startup with Microsoft and Redmond, Wash., roots is reaching new heights with technology that could change the way travelers… Read More

T-Mobile’s latest ‘Uncarrier’ move targets people on the move with inflight and overseas perks

T-Mobile is targeting travelers — in the air, on the ground and out of the country — with its latest “Un-carrier”… Read More

Expedia stops the sale of travel into and out of Russia in response to Ukraine invasion

Expedia Group is blocking the ability to book travel into or out of Russia in a response to that country’s… Read More

Expedia CEO says maybe the metaverse emerges in 100 years, predicts more interest in the ‘real-verse’

The metaverse may be all of the rage these days. But Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern doesn’t think we’ll be… Read More

With tech overhaul in place, Expedia Group sees ‘solid return to travel’ as profits top expectations

Consumer travel in the age of COVID-19 is moving into a new phase of manageable risk and minor inconvenience as… Read More

Expedia returns to Super Bowl advertising in sign of optimism for COVID-weary travelers

Expedia Group is coming back to the Super Bowl, offering hope to those who yearn to be back on the… Read More

Hospitality vet launches Route Line in drive to provide better access to adventure travel vehicles

Seated in a customized Mercedes Sprinter van at a Seattle park on a recent sunny day, Johannes Ariens and his… Read More

Portland’s peer-to-peer adventure van renter GoCamp acquired by leading vehicle modifier

GoCamp, a Portland-based company whose platform enables camper van owners to rent their vehicles to other adventurous types, has been… Read More

Former Concur, Expedia execs back Spotnana, a startup aiming to rethink business travel software

It’s unclear if business travel will bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. But that isn’t stopping investors from betting on a… Read More

Seattle airport helping travelers avoid lines with mobile food ordering and delivery to gate via robot

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is using tech to make it easier to eat on the fly. A mobile food ordering service… Read More

How this travel startup raised $5M from ex-CEOs of Orbitz and Vacasa in the middle of a pandemic

The travel industry took a major blow when the pandemic hit last year, slashing revenue for airlines, hotels, and tech… Read More

Report details how Alaska Airlines is using AI to better map flight routes and save time and fuel

If you’ve ever stared out the window of a passenger plane, or tracked your flight as it moves across the… Read More

Interview: Expedia’s new leaders from Apple and Verizon hope to help travel giant bounce back

In 2001, Expedia Group embarked on a shopping spree. Over the course of nearly two decades, the Seattle travel platform… Read More

Try before you fly: Orbite sets schedule for luxurious astronaut orientation sessions

Wanna take a ride to space? There’s a smorgasbord of spaceflight shaping up for paying customers, ranging from the suborbital… Read More

Expedia Group CEO says he’s ‘rooting for revenge travel’ as revenue sinks 44% in Q1

Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern said the travel industry remains a “study in contrasts” — citing a rebounding U.S. travel… Read More

Seattle airport testing new tech to allow travelers to wait in virtual line for security screening

The news: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is introducing two tech-infused experiences to modernize the travel experience and help people stay safe… Read More

Expedia launches brand refresh, new features and ad campaign in anticipation of travel surge

Gearing up for a resurgence in travel, Seattle-based Expedia Group is refreshing its flagship Expedia brand with updated features across… Read More

Expedia’s 2020 revenue sinks 57% as pandemic continues to roil travel industry

2020 was not pretty for Expedia Group’s business. The pandemic hit the Seattle travel giant hard last year with travel… Read More

Expedia’s Vrbo hit with backlash for not following Airbnb’s lead and canceling D.C. reservations

Update: This story has been updated with new details from Expedia. See below. Vrbo, the vacation rental platform run by… Read More

Airbnb valued at $100 billion following blockbuster IPO — equivalent of more than five Expedias

Expedia has a formidable and well-funded rival knocking on the door after Airbnb’s stock more than doubled in a blockbuster… Read More

Expedia Group revenue falls 58% despite bright spots in ‘bumpy and unpredictable’ travel market

You know things have been rough for a company when quarterly revenue plummets 58% from the prior year, taking the… Read More

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Expedia Group’s CEO on the future of travel, and why big cities will someday ‘come roaring back’

“The day there’s a vaccine announced, that people really believe in, will be our highest booking day in history.” That… Read More

JSX pulls jet service targeting tech travelers out of Seattle after demand suffers during pandemic

JSX, the regional air carrier that originally arrived in Seattle to cater to tech travelers to Silicon Valley, has pulled… Read More

Amazon jumps into virtual tourism, offering live one-on-one experiences around the world

One morning last week, I went on a walking tour of Quebec City with an experienced local tour guide, from… Read More

Airbnb launches ‘City Portal’ in Seattle and beyond to help cities gain insight into listings, enforce laws

Airbnb is finally answering the call from cities, including Seattle, that want an easier way to interact with the hospitality… Read More

Travel giant Booking.com will close Seattle-area office and slash 235 jobs

Online travel website Booking.com is closing its Bellevue, Wash., office. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the Washington Employment Security… Read More

Sea-Tac Airport rolls out self-driving floor cleaners, restroom stall lights and more pandemic safety tech

In addition to the thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer being dispensed around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle… Read More

Part apartment, part hotel, Sonder moves into Seattle with its tech-enabled hospitality option

Sonder, a tech-enabled hospitality company, is moving into Seattle. The San Francisco-based startup, which is part hotel and part apartment-style… Read More

Hospitality startup Loge raises $15M to weather ‘uncertain times’ and expand to more locations

Hospitality startup Loge, which promotes a love of the outdoors and adventure sports through its hip, motel-style locations, has raised… Read More