Mobile Travel Technologies
Designs mobile services for travel companies.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | €55.0m Valuation: €55.0m | Acquisition | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Mobile Travel Technologies (MTT), now operating as Travelport Digital, carved a significant niche in the travel technology sector by focusing on mobile-centric solutions. Founded in Dublin, Ireland, around 2004-2006 by Gerry Samuels, the company was established to address the burgeoning demand for mobile travel services. Samuels brought extensive experience from the travel distribution industry, having previously worked for Worldspan and co-founding Gradient Solutions, which was later sold to Sabre, positioning him to anticipate the shift towards mobile platforms.
The firm's primary business involves providing a white-label mobile platform and product suite for the travel industry. Its clients are major players in the travel ecosystem, including airlines, hotels, and travel management companies (TMCs). MTT enables these businesses to offer their customers sophisticated, tailored mobile services under their own brand. This is achieved through a portfolio of products that includes mobile apps, mobile web solutions, and intelligent messaging systems delivered to smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The business model centers on creating and deploying these mobile applications and services, which empower travelers with features like mobile search, booking, check-in, real-time flight alerts, and day-of-travel assistance.
A pivotal moment in the company's history occurred in July 2015 when it was acquired by Travelport Worldwide Limited for €55 million. This acquisition was a strategic move by Travelport to integrate a robust mobile capability into its broader travel commerce platform, acknowledging the critical role of mobile in the industry. Following the acquisition, MTT was set to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, retaining its management team, including CEO Gerry Samuels, to maintain its specialized focus. The company was later rebranded as Travelport Digital. Its core offerings evolved, for instance, with the launch of 'Travelport Fusion', a mobile app solution designed for airlines of all sizes that provides end-to-end trip engagement, from booking and itinerary management to real-time flight alerts.
Keywords: mobile travel, airline solutions, travel management, travel commerce platform, passenger engagement, mobile booking, digital travel, white-label apps, travel technology, ancillary services