Rising capacity and eased restrictions are boosting recovery in the travel industry as we edge closer to the summer season. As travelers flood the skies again, advancements in travel technology are similarly picking up speed. From “superapps,” to tourism management and new uses for autonomous vehicle tech, we take a look at the latest developments making headlines in travel technology over the last month in TechCrunch, CNBC, CNN and more.
Offering connectivity and services that provide a one-stop shop for booking and retail, the travel “super app” has quickly taken hold in the industry with airlines like AirAsia. The latest player in the game? Ride-share tech giant Uber. Announced early this month, Uber will begin integrating trains, buses, planes and car rentals into their U.K. app starting this year.
While Uber won’t be providing the new travel features itself, software integrations on the app will direct app users to platforms that sell tickets. The tech company also…
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