Mobility

August 10, 2016

The 3 breakthrough technologies now conquering travel

Technology is changing the way we work and interact with the world. More people are connected to the internet and questions that used to require years of studying to answer can now be answered through a...
August 8, 2016

Steal this genius idea for your brand’s Snapchat right now

If jumping into the augmented reality games craze is not realistic for your travel brand, how about Snapchat? The emerging media platform has recently spiked in popularity. Snapchat has nearly 60 million monthly active users. And...
August 7, 2016

Pokémon Go doesn’t have a lock on cute and cuddly map-based games in travel

The Pokémon Go phenomenon demonstrates the possibilities of a mash-up of the digital and the physical. For travel brands, the game’s popularity revealed how eager passionate gamers can be to engage with the real world. Another reminder of...
July 14, 2016

When digital meets physical: What Pokémon Go means for the travel industry

In our world of fragmentation and hyper-targeted micro-niches, few mainstream hits cut through. That’s what makes the nearly-instant global popularity of Pokémon Go so intriguing. The mobile app uses GPS and augmented reality technology to lead users on a hunt for the digital pets. Augmented reality...
April 29, 2016

Looking toward a bold future of voice interfaces, the Internet of Things and travel

This is a viewpoint by Chris Apaliski, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Sabre Dev Studio. With the advent of the Internet of Things, we’ve seen major changes in technology. Both mobile and smart devices have been seamlessly...
April 14, 2016

Let’s get serious: Will VR become a mainstay in the travel industry?

With Facebook’s recent addition of virtual reality/360 (learn the difference!), there’s yet another platform for travel brands to distribute this new form of content. As each new channel is added, the appeal of investing in VR/360...
March 31, 2016

Why digital wallet payments are about more than convenience for airlines

As digital wallet solutions like Apple Pay and Google Wallet become accepted in the travel industry, airlines can start reaping rewards and customer loyalty. In addition to in-flight purchases, JetBlue customers will soon be able to...
March 3, 2016

The changing face of mobility: How new technology will transform ground transportation

New technologies often start with a whisper and quickly crescendo. The tech press covers the first few beats of the nascent disruption, followed eventually by mainstream outlets that cover emerging technologies poised to impact society. One technology capturing...
February 5, 2016

Qualities travel apps must have in the mobile-only world

The swift adoption of mobile across geographies puts pressure on travel suppliers of all stripes to develop cutting edge travel apps. Consider this: In 2016, mobile devices will surpass desktops as the booking device of choice...
January 27, 2016

Three trends in travel apps that will shape the future of mobile travel

As global smartphone and tablet adoption continues to increase, travel provider and traveler demand for mobile apps shows no signs of stopping. Tnooz reports that 30 million individuals seek travel information via mobile devices and travel...