Articles about Travel – Page 8 of 12

App of the Week: Totago connects users to custom hikes using public transportation

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re surrounded by wilderness. But increasing traffic and terrible drivers mean that getting to those sites… Read More

Expedia’s new bidding program lets hotels buy better placement in search results

Expedia is letting hotels buy their way toward the top of some search results through a new bidding program. The “Expedia… Read More

Priceline.com turns William Shatner’s Negotiator into narrator in major new ad campaign

William Shatner’s recognizable voice won’t be seen coming out of his recognizable face in a new series of ads from… Read More

Hiking safety app Cairn is creating a cell coverage map for the wilderness

One of the most important hiking tips to remember is to let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.… Read More

Travelers would pick smartphone over toothbrush, deodorant or driver’s license, Expedia study finds

Imagine your perfect travel companion. Is it your partner? Your best friend? Someone out of the latest Sports Illustrated? Well,… Read More

New REI app designed to take visitors deeper into national parks

Opting outside got a little more interesting this week as REI unveiled a new app designed to help users go deeper… Read More

Travel planning startup Utrip caps big year with new investors, partnerships

Seattle-based travel planning startup Utrip is coming off its biggest year yet, and now it’s bringing in fresh funding and a… Read More

Here’s how much HomeAway paid to acquire vacation rental startup Dwellable

As part of HomeAway’s third quarter earnings release, which included the announcement of its $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia, the company revealed today how… Read More

Expedia stock jumps as travel site shows 21 percent more bookings in Q3

Expedia’s stock climbed more than 7 percent in after hours trading on Thursday as the travel site hit analyst expectations… Read More

Why Gogo charged me $300 for Wi-Fi on one cross-country flight, and what I did about it

I know in-flight Wi-Fi prices have increased recently, but $300 for one cross-country round trip? That’s essentially what Gogo Inc. charged… Read More

Expedia completes $1.6B Orbitz acquisition after U.S. regulators decide not to challenge deal

Online travel giant Expedia Inc. is even bigger as of this morning, completing its $1.6 billion acquisition of Orbitz just hours after the U.S.… Read More

Inside Expedia’s expansion plans: New Seattle campus could hold up to 12,000 workers by 2030

Expedia is pulling back the curtain on its long-term vision for the 40-acre site the company bought for its new Seattle… Read More

Expedia has a president again: Tech leader Aman Bhutani elevated to big role at online travel giant

Expedia today named engineering leader Aman Bhutani as the new president of its flagship Expedia brand and related businesses, taking over… Read More

Startup Spotlight: Horizon uses existing communities to create local hospitality networks

In the age of the billion-person social network, it can be challenging to use digital tools to find authentic, trustworthy… Read More

Expedia expands Android and iPhone apps to include rental cars and local activities

Expedia has finally expanded its mobile app to enable customers to book rental cars and local activities in addition to flights and hotels. The… Read More

You can plan your next globetrotting vacation with less than 140 characters

It’s 2015 and you can replace your travel agent with a hashtag. Intelligent travel booking site Vamo will look into… Read More

Expedia shares rise after Q1 revenues jump 14%

Expedia shares are trading higher after the Bellevue-based online travel company posted double digit increases in gross bookings and revenues… Read More

Washington State Ferries re-launches summer web reservations in phases

It took a week, but the fix for the new Washington State Ferries online vehicle reservation system problems is here… Read More

Amazon quietly launches all-new travel site, emphasizing local getaways

Amazon is now allowing you to add a hotel room to your shopping cart. The new travel site called Amazon… Read More

Washington State ferries botch launch of online reservation system for summer sailings

Washington state ferry passengers are accustomed to waiting in long lines to board one of the popular ferry routes. But… Read More

Sea-Tac airport to boost Internet connectivity with $9.8M Wi-Fi upgrade

Travelers heading through Seattle Tacoma International Airport already may recognize the free wi-fi, standing work counters and all of the… Read More

Amazon vs. Expedia? Online retailer expands its hotel booking service

For some time, Amazon has let hotels unload their unbooked inventory by offering steep discounts on rooms through its Amazon Local app. But now,… Read More

For the travelers: This website notifies you of incredible airfare deals

It was 2 a.m. on Christmas Day last year, and Zachary Cohn was browsing travel sites in search of an… Read More

Expedia’s spending spree continues with $270M investment in Latin American online travel company Decolar.com

Fresh off its acquisitions of Travelocity for $280 million and Orbitz for $1.6 billion, Expedia this morning announced plans to… Read More

App of the Week: Hopper gives you the jump on cheap airfare

Now that the holiday season is sliding into the rear-view mirror, it’s time to start thinking about spring and summer… Read More

Expedia buys Travelocity for $280 million in cash

Expedia is buying online travel company Travelocity for $280 million in cash, an expected move that will help bolster the… Read More

Expedia appears poised to acquire Travelocity, analyst says

Expedia may be acquiring Travelocity from its parent company Sabre Corp. The possibility came up in a note today from… Read More

Utrip lands $850K in financing, adds features and clients

Utrip, the Seattle-based travel planning platform, announced today that it has raised $850,000 in its second round of funding this… Read More

How Concur nearly landed in Austin, and why co-founder Raj Singh is so glad they picked Seattle

Can you imagine this scenario? Austin, Texas-based Concur, the maker of travel and entertainment expense management software with 4,200 employees worldwide,… Read More

Former Facebook exec unveils Vamo, helping travelers better plan multi-city trips

Ari Steinberg wants to help you discover the perfect trip. And that’s why the former Facebook executive — who previously… Read More