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PC Mag
January 30, 2012
What Do You Carry: Rana Sobhany, the First iPad DJ
Kirsten Cluthe
“I am addicted to Starbucks soy lattes and would be lost without GateGuru. It’s an app that tells you what’s located in airport terminals, so I can always find a Starbucks.”
phillyBurbs
January 12, 2012
Five apps to keep you productive when traveling
Neen James
“GateGuru is the best way to locate food, shopping and service options within any airport at the touch of a button – no more unglamorously running to the wrong gate!”
The Epoch Times
December 30, 2011
Plan, Eat Well, Fly
Vanessa Rios
“It [GateGuru] offers users a list of an airport’s features and it does so down to the concourse, giving details that can make the difference in deciding where to eat when you’re tight on time…I really appreciate that Gate Guru allows reviews. I find that when people take the time to write a review, they tend to be helpful, and while in an airport you want all the information you can get, as quickly as you can.”
Pocketnow
December 28, 2011
iOS App Picks
Daniel Webster
Video: “GateGuru is a free application in the app store that allows you to view flight information and restaurant ratings along with other information about various airports”
Mint
December 15, 2011
8 Best Travel Apps for Domestic and International Travel
Reyna Gobel
“I also love Gate Guru for finding what shops, restaurants, and service options a particular airport has. It’s prefect for layovers and long breaks between flight connections because I don’t have to hike the entire airport with luggage in tow.”
Chicago Tribune
December 6, 2011
New Traveler Apps
Eric Gwinn
“How it works: Get a map of your airport; read users’ recommendations for restaurants; find tips about ATM locations, cheap parking locations and more. Making a connection? Check your flight arrival time and get departure gate location, as well as departure time for your connecting flight. While waiting in the security line, users log in to let everyone else know how long of a wait to expect.”
Airline Crazy
December 4, 2011
13 Must-Have iPhone/iPod Touch Travel Apps to make Traveling Less Hectic this Holiday Season
“I cannot tell you how many times I have choked down an awful fast food meal at one terminal only to later discover that I’d missed a much more appetizing or healthy option by just a few gates. GateGuru solves this by utilizing crowd sourcing to provide access to and reviews on airport facilities. Recently I located an Oxygen Bar at Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport using GateGuru, which quickly cured my headache and provided me with a short but welcome back massage.”
StartupOTD
December 1, 2011
Making Airports Suck a Little Less: GateGuru
“I’m writing this from the airport, where I’ve just tried using GateGuru for the first time, and I can’t help but be impressed. The travel app hopes to make navigating and passing time in airports, a necessary evil only the particularly masochistic ones enjoy, less painful.”
Examiner
November 28, 2011
Five free helpful apps to an efficient holiday travel
Lorraine Anico
“You won’t need to worry about being bored to death when you get stranded in the airport. GateGuru gives you a list of all the bars, restaurants and other amenities of the airport such as ATM machines and massage stations. It also comes with locations, photos and helpful reviews of past travelers regarding the service and quality of food.”
VentureBeat
November 22, 2011
Rocky’s travel secrets for your holiday travel
Quentin Fottrell
“The travel industry is one of the most eager adopters of technology. With the right tools, you can have a significant advantage over fellow travelers…My must-have travel apps are Kayak, TripIt, GateGuru and Priceline. Kayak lets you quickly search for alternate flights.”
Techcrunch
November 21, 2011
Four Of The Best Apps From Microsoft’s NYC Mobile Acceleration Week
Jordan Crook
“As of right now, the app offers up airport directories, ratings and reviews for shops within the airports, social media sharing, itinerary management, wait times for security lines, and reviews/tips for airports. When it launches on Windows Phone, the new and improved GateGuru version 3.0 will include flight status info, push notifications, baggage claim info, food ordering and delivery, and transit-related features.”
Smart Money
November 10, 2011
5 Ways To Avoid the Flightmare Before Thanksgiving
Quentin Fottrell
““Siri: Where is the shortest security line?” Maybe the amusing iPhone 4S voice-activation service won’t have the answer, but the GateGuru app might help you find the shortest way through security. It has maps of airports, lists of retailers, and allows others to post reviews and photographs…”
Concierge
October 28, 2011
Today’s Reader Tip: In Airports, Use GateGuru to Find the Best Food and Shops
“I like knowing what’s available to me pre-security vs. post-security vs. near my gate. And it’s free.”
Health Watch MD
October 21, 2011
The Road Warrior’s Guide to Good Health
Dr. Randy Martin
“Many smartphones offer apps that allow you to search for healthy eating destinations nearby. GateGuru even lists healthy dining options at many airports, so you always have healthy choices at your fingertips.”
Off and Away
October 11, 2011
The Best Travel Apps
“Ever wandered around aimlessly in an airport looking for those noise-cancelling headphones or a decent place to eat? The GateGuru app features maps of 86 different airports (most major airports included) which displays shops, restaurants, and services located in each terminal. They also include ratings so you know which restaurants to avoid or which shop is the best one to pick up a last minute souvenir.”
CNN Travel
October 3, 2011
Travel Apps That Really Help
Brett Snyder
“When I was in Atlanta recently, my wife was looking for something before our next flight. Trying to find the right store in an airport the size of Hartsfield-Jackson is a mind-numbing experience. GateGuru, however, gives the rundown on which stores and restaurants are in each terminal and it pulls in reviews as well”
PC Mag
September 30, 2011
The 50 Best iPhone App
Jill Duffy
“GateGuru (for iPhone) is an app to pack. It will help you navigate airports, anticipate wait times, find the freshest food, and travel with greater confidence. Imagine this grim scene: You have a three-hour layover and the unenviable dining choice between the bloated cinnamon bun and a greasy sports bar. Which is less likely to inflict damage on your stomach lining? GateGuru can help you avoid the plight of past LaGuardia travelers with its user-submitted reviews of services in the airport. It also has airport maps and checkpoint wait times will spare you from extending your tenure.”
Frommers
September 21, 2011
8 Must-Have Free Travel Apps
Chris Gray Faust
“I just downloaded this app, which shows the shops and services within each airport terminal. Christensen used GateGuru recently in Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) to suss out options when he and his wife were craving different meals (she chose pizza, he went for a burrito). Some shops or restaurants offer check-in specials or discounts.”
Channel Insider
August 22, 2011
Eight Travel Apps for Smooth Sailing
Ericka Chickowski
“When every terminal looks the same as the last, Gate Guru guides the way. This handy utility directs travelers to the nearest gate amenities and allows users to rate shops, restaurants and more so that you know just where to stop for grub or toiletries before stepping on the jetway.”
USA Today
August 18, 2011
Money-Saving Ways To Still Go On Vacation
Roger Yu
“It’s not too late to sneak in a little summer vacation or plan a post-Labor Day getaway — despite the jittery economy and higher travel costs that may have kept you home…GateGuru, a smartphone app that provides detailed information on 115 airports, has partnered with retailers and restaurants to offer coupons at stores near your gate.”
Best Travel Store
August 9, 2011
The Best Travel Apps
Maria Lennon
“GateGuru is great for domestic US airports by providing a list of the restaurants, services, shops, ATMs, etc. and where they’re located by gate. This is cool because you can see where a particular place is before you decide to settle on the place that closest to you. It’s great if you want to grab lunch before you board, a frozen yogurt or God love you a BOOK!!!”
bnet
August 9, 2011
15 Tips to Be a Savvy Airport Road Warrior
Jeff Haden
“If you can spend 10 minutes debating whether it’s better to be stuck in the airport in Denver, Vancouver, or Munich — and make intelligent, cogent points in the process — you travel too much. (Munich won, mainly because of its recreation and shopping area.)”
The Independent
August 5th, 2011
Six Innovations to Help You Travel
“Another app, GateGuru, won the outstanding apps category for its in-airport tool, an app that offers airport maps, a database of amenities, an overview of security wait times and instant access to an itinerary.”
In-Flight Insider
August 4th, 2011
Apps You Need Before You Leave
Carolyn W. Paddock
“Gate Guru is your complete guide to 85 airports throughout the U.S. Where are the gates, the security checkpoints, restrooms, the executive lounges, the shops, the ATMS, the best places to get something to eat? Gate Guru will tell you. The app provides maps and guides to the various terminals in each airport as well as listing current wait times at the various checkpoints, departure and arrival times, and much more. Also available for the Android phone.”
GateGuru Wins GBTA Outstanding App Award!
August 2, 2011
GBTA and The Wall Street Journal Announce Business Traveler Innovation Award Winners
Press Release
“GateGuru is the first mobile application to refine your airport experience. The app offers information to guide any trip. It provides instant access to your itinerary, security wait times, airport maps, and a structured database of airport amenities, including ratings, reviews and tips from fellow travelers.”
PC Mag
July 22, 2011
GateGuru
William Fenton
Orbitz Blog
July 14, 2011
Top travel apps for business travelers
Mark Chesnut
“Travelers searching for the best places to eat or relax in airport terminals tend to rave about GateGuru, a free app that features user-submitted restaurant and bar reviews as well as airport maps and information.”
Android Apps Review
July 12, 2011
Always Travel in the Know with GateGuru
Valerie Lauer
“This app really shines when you start looking for terminal information…In addition to simply listing locals, you can get in on the fun by rating places and amenities and adding traveler tips, or just peruse other users’ ratings and see what they have to say. That’s pretty impressive and even more helpful to travelers…The days of shuffling to your gate like so many cattle and limiting yourself to the single magazine shop near your stop are over…On top of being extremely practical and chock full of useful goodies, GateGuru is actually pleasant to use.”
L.A Times
July 10, 2011
Web Buzz: Gate Guru
Jen Leo
“Cooling your heels at the airport? This app will help you find dining options, plus deals for bargain-hunters”
Victoria Review
July 9, 2011
Information Overload: GateGuru: Your guide to airports”
CJ Castillo
“Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a way of making your time while at the airport manageable? Instead of relying on that pack of peanuts to keep your stomach content (do they still hand those out?), maybe you could find a decent place to eat or shop near your terminal. Or would you like to find out the wait times at the TSA checkpoints? Well, in that case, the GateGuru app is just what you need.”
Yahoo! News: Technology News
July 8, 2011
Limit airport unpleasantness with the GateGuru android app (Appolicious)
“The GateGuru app for your Android phone aims to give users a better understanding of everything that’s available at the airport you’re spending time at. That way you can locate the best food, shopping and service options. For instance, the app lets you know what meal options are available in pre-security areas or places you won’t be able to easily get to when you’re waiting to board your plane. Obviously, this app isn’t promising you an exciting culinary adventure, and clearly the airport isn’t any kind of shopping mall, but it does let you know what’s nearby so you can make well-informed decisions about how to spend your time and money during your layover. What’s especially handy is the fact that the app lists tons of reviews from other travelers, so you can see what you’re in for”
Smart Money
July 8, 2011
The Best Summer Apps
Quentin Fottrell
“The app relies on 400,000 users to provide real-time information for 125 airports — 30 of which are overseas. The app provides maps of airports, lists retailers and restaurants, allows other users to post reviews and photographs. The app can also import your travel itinerary from online route planners Tripit and Kayak; Gellert says the app will add another 25 international airports by the end of the summer and expects 200 in total by year-end.”
FOX Business
July 6, 2011
A New Travel Tool and Movie Tickets via Subscription
Ann Hynek
“GateGuru really lives up to its name…….Android users sitting at their gate waiting for their plane now have a new tool to find the perfect read or food for their trip….. The app searches according to terminal and gate location, to find the nearest food or shopping options at more than 120 airports around the globe. The app also includes more than 25,000 user reviews to help make the selection process even easier.”
Appolicious Android Apps
July 5, 2011
Fresh Android Apps for Jul 5
Ian Black
“Many apps will help you track your flight details, but any savvy traveler knows the next most important thing about air travel is the area around your airport gate. GateGuru delivers the gate details for over 120 airports in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.”
Android Advice
July 3, 2011
Security Check-in at Airports with GateGuru for Android
Neal Pradeep
“This Gate guru application is one of the most comprehensive as well as provides the accurate listing and also has the capability to add or view the airport security wait times along with the blend of access to real-time ratings, reviews, tips and photos on airports, terminals and amenities…So, if you are the one who are a frequent flight flier then this application will not only add the value to your travel experience but will also make all your travels informative as well as comfortable for sure.”
Android Central
June 30, 2011
Android quick app: GateGuru
Phil Nickinson
“GateGuru has made its way onto Android, bringing with it a sort of mashup of Foursquare and travel apps such as Tripit and FlightTrack…So is it the perfect travel app? Not just yet. But GateGuru is an interesting mix between being an all business travel app and more of a social check-in app.”
LifeHacker
June 30, 2011
GateGuru Brings Airport Terminal Reviews and Listings to Android
Alan Henry
“Whether you’re stuck on a long, boring layover or you’re worried there’s nothing to eat beyond the TSA checkpoint, GateGuru can help.”"
KI TV ((video)
June 30, 2011
Social Wire: GateGuru App
Yasmin Dar
“Taking flight among jet setters…”
The App Informer
June 29, 2011
GateGuru
“One of the best features of this app is the fact that you can check in, for those of you who travel very often and spend a lot of times in airports you can build your points up and become a “High Flyer”. Every time you check in you can post a message that others visiting can see, and even post an update on social media outlets so your friends can see where you are and where you’re about to go. GateGuru has it all, if you are going to fly anywhere, make sure you have this app, get maps, shops and everything that you would ever want to know about airports before you even land.”
Androinica
June 29, 2011
GateGuru Gets You Through the Airport With all Necessary Info
Andrew Kameka
“The benefits of GateGuru (Android 2.2+ or higher) start before you even arrive to the airport…During my testing of GateGuru yesterday, I found that members are very accurate in their reviews and tips about my home airports of FLL and MIA.”
Tnooz
June 29, 2011
GateGuru Grabs First Funding Round, Swings into Android
Kevin May
“GateGuru CEO Dan Gellert says the move into the Android marketplace was “imperative” given the rise of the Google-led smartphone operating system and was something potential users had called for since the company’s launch in 2009.”
TechCrunch
June 29, 2011
Airport Info App GateGuru Launches on Android; Raises $800K
Leena Rao
“While TripIt and Kayak dominate itinerary management on the go, GateGuru provides a useful, centralized resource for airport information. It’s not surprising that business travelers find the app so compelling.”
VentureBeat
June 29, 2011
GateGuru Arrives on Android, Gets its Wings with Angel Funding
Meghan Kelly
“The app is an exciting departure from the stress usually associated with travel. There are a lot of working components here that if smoothly integrated, could make GateGuru an app store must have. If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend, download the app and test it out. Even if the timing aspect is not fully developed, you will definitely appreciate the duty free knowledge provided for amenities.”
9News (video)
June 24, 2011
Want to Celebrate America’s Birthday? There’s an App For That
PC Mike
“Traveling this summer by airplane? Get “Gateguru,” for the iPhone or Droid. It’s free and lists what gates flights are at, nearby restaurants and security line wait times. It even lets you Tweet or Facebook your travels.”
CBS News
June 8, 2011
19 Awesome Apps to Get You Through Summer
Ysolt Usigan
“Navigate through airports better. GateGuru is a free mobile application that helps users navigate through airports. It lists eateries, stores and service amenities for over 125 airports that are mostly in the U.S., and also some in Canada, Europe and Asia. There are over 25,000 user reviews to sift through, too, to help you make better choices of vendors. You can also get insight on which pricey airport lounges are worth the splurge.”
All Business
June 7, 2011
Go-To Smartphone Apps for Business Travelers
“Unfortunately, air travel can involve lengthy delays and layovers. That’s when an App like GateGuru comes in handy. Although eating a meal in an airport is considered by most a slight upgrade from in-flight fare, when you’ve got time to kill and an appetite to curb, GateGuru can direct you to the airport eateries voted most popular by your fellow travelers on Social Media sites.”
Need2Know Travel
May 31, 2011
4 Must Have Air Travel iPhone Apps
Bryan Snider
“GateGuru is a very handy app when it comes to air travel. The app is very simple to use and is designed to help you with locating amenities while your at an airport. At larger airport the amenities are organized into terminals, concourses and sometimes gate areas. They are even organized into different categories such as food and services. Each restaurant, service or store is listed along with customer reviews.”
Signal Scape
May 31, 2011
Cool App-titude: GateGuru
Rachel Eisenhower
“Forget endlessly searching through airports for a good cup of coffee or a clean restroom—the GateGuru app for iPhone and iPad makes it all manageable.”
Fox Business
May 25, 2011
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Apps
“MAKE THE MOST OF A LAYOVER Consider it Yelp for airports. GateGuru’s app contains searchable directories for 98 U.S. airports (124 airports overall) and more than 25 international hubs. They take the guesswork out of finding an ATM, a decent cup of coffee, or a 10-minute massage station—wherever you happen to be delayed. Some locations even have user reviews, rankings, and photos.”
The New York Times
May 5, 2011
Navigating With Social Media
Jennifer Preston
“On the way back to the airport, he used GateGuru, another social media mobile app that includes a database of shops, restaurants and services at more than 150 airports, including Manny’s other location in Terminal A at Midway International Airport. “I can look in advance and see what restaurants and stores are near that gate,” Mr. Rosch said. “I also use it to see what Wi-Fi is available at various airports.”"
CNN
May 4, 2011
5 Top Air Travel Apps
“MAKE THE MOST OF A LAYOVER Consider it Yelp for airports. GateGuru’s app contains searchable directories for 98 U.S. airports (124 airports overall) and more than 25 international hubs. They take the guesswork out of finding an ATM, a decent cup of coffee, or a 10-minute massage station—wherever you happen to be delayed. Some locations even have user reviews, rankings, and photos.”
iPhoneray
May 3, 2011
Excellent GateGuru iPhone App Review
“Once in an airport selection, you simply pick the terminal (for multi-terminal airports), then you are presented with a list of all the amenities. As I mentioned – the list is fantastic. You’ll find the common stuff like restaurants and shops, but also ATM’s, mailboxes, computer charging stations and frequent flier lounges. You can also narrow down the results by selecting food, shops or services as your search category.”
Budget Travel
April 18, 2011
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Travel Apps
“MAKE THE MOST OF A LAYOVER Consider it Yelp for airports. GateGuru’s app contains searchable directories for 98 U.S. airports (124 airports overall) and more than 25 international hubs. They take the guesswork out of finding an ATM, a decent cup of coffee, or a 10-minute massage station—wherever you happen to be delayed. Some locations even have user reviews, rankings, and photos.”
Via Her World
April 15, 2011
My Must Have Travel Apps
“Should I eat before I get to the airport? Will there any decent restaurants past security? I forgot to buy something for my husband, are there any good shops for presents in my terminal? Is there a Continental lounge at this airport? Well, I don’t stress over things like this anymore since I have been using GateGuru. GateGuru tells you exactly what to expect at the airport, and near your gate: food, shops, ATMs, Wi-Fi, and more….”
Executive Travel
April 12, 2011
Best Apps and Websites for Business Travelers
Heyden Graham
“GateGuru (iPhone app, free) allows you to search your airport for the amenities you need, on the go. It also allows you to bookmark favorite spots, view user ratings and reviews, and share your travels via Facebook and Twitter.”
VisitorTips.com
April 1, 2011
6 Smart Travel Apps
“GateGuru is the ultimate airport app. Available only on iOS systems (i.e. iPhone, iPad), this sophisticated, easy-to-use program not only allows users to check-in and view security wait times, but also lets them easily access information regarding restaurants, shops, and other in-terminal services nearby, making it much easier to find a decent place to eat while waiting for your flight. “
Art of the iPhone
April 1, 2011
The 50 Best Travel Apps for the iPhone
“Gate Guru (free) provides gate information about 115 major airports in the US, Canada, and Europe as well as lists of airport restaurants, shops, and services. Features over 20,000 reviews of those airport services. View airport maps. Share and view airport security wait times. Sort airport shops and restaurants by rating.”
USA Today
March 28, 2011
Airport Apps Guide Travelers from Security to Takeoff
“Of the apps tried, we liked GateGuru best because of its simplicity and focus. GateGuru assumes travelers will get their flight and gate updates from airlines and focuses instead on airport amenities and services.”
New York Times
March 21, 2011
Tracking Your WiFi Trail
Christine Negroni
“Daniel Gellert, the chief executive of GateGuru, a hand-held app that encourages air travelers to share their experiences with others, said the SITA program was a big deal. ”All of a sudden a traveler knows, ‘Is the time at security 10 minutes or 75 minutes?’ ” he said. ”To harness all that digital information within a single application is a huge improvement. Travelers finally have an intimate knowledge of their surroundings, which is a far different experience than it was even a year ago.”
BNet
February 9, 2011
The Best Smart Phone Apps for Business Travelers
Peter Greenberg
“GateGuru – Handy for when you’re stuck at the airport, GateGuru tracks down the restaurants, shops and amenities in airport terminals.”
The Wall Street Journal
February 9, 2011
On the Menu: Future of Mobile Apps
Spencer E. Ante
“Dan Gellert, the co-founder of GateGuru, which has an iPhone app that helps travelers find food, shopping and other services in airports, predicted 2011 is the year of the rise of the mobile transaction. “The travel industry will be pushing many offers,” said Mr. Gellert, who added that his iPhone app has been downloaded 300,000 times and has 100,000 users.”
Travel City Hotel
February 6, 2011
10 iPhone Apps For Business Travelers
“The GateGuru iPhone App provides a extensive inventory of airfield comforts at over 115 airports worldwide. GateGuru offers over 20,000 reviews as great as 4,000 photos from travelers on airfield restaurants, bars, shops as great as alternative services. GateGuru additionally provides alternative utilitarian facilities such as airfield maps as great as updated confidence wait for times.”
Macworld
February 5, 2011
GateGuru – featuring Airport Maps
“Airline terminals seem designed to confuse, and perhaps they are. If we could see clearly how dreary it is waiting between flights maybe we’d fly less. GateGuru from Mobility Apps clears away the mist before our eyes, offering maps and amenity details for several dozen airports.”
Gadling
January 20, 2011
Gadling’s winter storm air travel survival guide
Scott Carmichael
“One great tool for navigating airports is mobile application GateGuru. This comprehensive database of airport amenities contains everything you need to survive the airport turning into a hotel. Looking for an ATM, restaurant, Wi-Fi hotspot or electrical outlet? GateGuru has what you need. Best of all, you can submit your own tips in the app, making it another great way to kill some time.”
Tokipost
January 16, 2011
10 iPhone Apps for Business Travelers
“The GateGuru iPhone App provides a comprehensive listing of airport amenities at over 115 airports worldwide. GateGuru offers over 20,000 reviews and 4,000 photos from travelers on airport restaurants, bars, shops and other services. GateGuru also provides other useful features such as airport maps and updated security wait times.”
Travel Channel
January 11, 2011
GateGuru Review
“GateGuru offers comprehensive information on more than 115 (mostly US) airports, so you can quickly find services, retailers and restaurants you need — or those you need to avoid. The service also benefits from an active base of user-reviewers — many of whom rate establishments with the discerning eye of the frequent traveler. You can also use the app to check-in, view your TripIt folders and bookmark favorite airport amenities.”
Peter Greenberg
January 7, 2011
Travel Tip: Airport Apps
“GateGuru is another popular one. This one hones in on the really important amenities in airports: the restaurants.”
Mashable
June 4, 2010
GateGuru is an iPhone Guide for Airports
Jennifer Van Grove
“GateGuru also includes a gaming element reminiscent of Foursquare’s leaderboard. In the HighFlyers section, users are awarded points for checking-in to airports, rating and reviewing amenities. This month JetBlue is sponsoring the contest, so the member that accrues the most points nationally for the month of June will win two free JetBlue tickets. Regional winners will also get $100 gift cards. Overall, we find the app to be a handy airport utility and may make those stressful travel experiences much more manageable, and possibly more rewarding.”
AppScout
June 4, 2010
GateGuru: A Mobile App that Makes Airports Bearable
“The goal of GateGuru is to empower travelers and give them the information they need to have a happier–if not outright fun–travel experience. Even if you love airports, the app can help you find exactly where you want to eat at an airport, decide whether that gate-side restaurant is awful before you get a table, or plan what you want to do at an airport before you head out.”
Killer Startups
June 4, 2010
GateGuruApp.com – Find Your Way Around Airports
“In this way, you can learn all about your pre and post-security options and figure out how far you will have to go in order to find what you are looking for. Having such information so readily available is certain to tone
down the anxiety everybody feels when traveling for the first time, and the fact this app is wholly free just adds more icing to the cake.”
Gadling
June 3, 2010
GateGuru 1.5 adds JetBlue leaderboard contest, maps, local ads and more
Scott Carmichael
“In its latest version, Gateguru 1.5 really takes things to the next level – the app has added a leaderboard contest, maps and localized ads.The new leaderboard contest is an awesome way to reward active users. As you may already know, a lot of the content inside GateGuru comes from travelers – and when you add tips, new amenities or rate a current location, you earn points. “
CNET
June 2, 2010
JetBlue promo takes off on travel app GateGuru
Caroline Mccarthy
“GateGuru, just updated its iPhone app to include a new advertising platform that connects advertisers and marketers with frequent travelers. The first campaign on the platform is an advertising deal with low-cost carrier JetBlue, which is offering a free round-trip pass for the most frequent GateGuru user each month for the next three months and $100 gift certificates for runners-up in five JetBlue markets (the New York metro area, Chicago, Florida, Boston, and California).”
Meandering Musings
June 1, 2010
Hottest Summer Travel Gear
“Feel at home no matter what American or Canadian airport you’re at with the GateGuru iPhone application. Looking for a Tim Hortons at Toronto’s Pearson Airport? Searching for Okanagan wine tastings at Kelowna International? This application maps out restaurants, washrooms, and shops in major airports and includes more than 11,000 reviews from its community of users. GateGuru will definitely make your summer travel through the skies a little easier.”
Makeuseof
May 29, 2010
GateGuru: Airport Shop & Restaurant Reviews
“GateGuru is an excellent iPhone app that lets you find shopping stores, restaurants, ATMs and more on airport gates around the world. . .You can also search for something specific, rate a place or see ratings provided by other users. If you find something new, add it to the GateGuru database so others can know about it. You can also bookmark your favorite spots on each terminal and also share places on social networks like Facebook and Twitter.”
Gadling
May 14, 2010
Kayak adds GateGuru content to its iPhone App
Scott Carmichael
“GateGuru has joined forces with Kayak to bring their database of airport amenities to the Kayak iPhone app. . .With the addition of this new feature, the Kayak app has (in my opinion) become the best all-in-one travel app there is on the iPhone. “
iPhone Apps Finder
May 14, 2010
GateGuru Review
“GateGuru not only gives you tons of information on your airport, it also have lots of user reviews that you can take advantage of to find what you are looking for on the move. You can think of it as Yelp for airports. The photos, ratings, and reviews help you determine what’s hot and what’s not. If you have had a bad experience at a place, you can share your thoughts with others with this app. It’s also possible to bookmark places for future references.”
Gadling
May 7, 2010
GateGuru launches international airport coverage
Scott Carmichael
“At launch, GateGuru only covered the United States – but as of today, the app has added listings for its first batch of international airports. In GateGuru, you’ll now find London Heathrow along with 12 Canadian airports. The complete list of new airports can be found here. “
148apps
April 23, 2010
GateGuru Review
Perrin Stewart
“GateGuru earns a permanent spot on my device as one of those apps that won’t be used constantly, but when it IS needed serves as an invaluable travel companion. There are many apps with user-driven reviews, but GateGuru’s focus on airport-specific amenities is a God-send.”
Forbes
March 30, 2010
Airport Amenities To Write Home About
Meghan Casserly
“”Airports have always known that they have a captive audience,” says Dan Gellert, an entrepreneur who introduced an iPhone application in 2009 called GateGuru to track airport concessions. But in the past decade the amenities available have started to cater to an increasingly rapt customer base. . . Increasingly, airports in the U.S. are following the money, he says, and in the process changing the perception of airports as a boring way station. One example is the Jet Blue Terminal 5 (T5) at JFK Airport in New York City, which opened in 2008 to massive acclaim for its retail shops and dining options, including Deep Blue Sushi by Buddakkan’s Michael Schulson.”
AmericanWay Magazine
March 15, 2010 issue
Travel Apps You’ll Actually Use
“Whether you have 30 minutes between flights and just want to grab a quick meal or you have a little more time for, say, shopping, a mani/pedi or a massage, GateGuru (free) will key you in to all the restaurants, shops, restrooms, ATMs and bars at airports around the United States (and soon, Europe). “
Gadling
March 11, 2010
The Gadling guide to finding power outlets at the airport
Scott Carmichael
“Power outlets are usually installed in pillars, behind boarding gate desks or hidden away in dark corners. One handy resource for locating power is the community built Airport Power Locator. On the iPhone, you can also try your luck with GateGuru, as it tends to list every amenity for your specific airport, including charging stations.”
Simon Blog
March 10, 2010
Hands-On with GateGuru for iPhone
“Just like Foursquare, Flyertalk and Yelp to provide interesting locations and restaurant for cities, GateGuru is the Yelp for airports offering comprehensive information to locate the best food, shopping and service option within airport. It is extremely helpful little app for anyone that does a lot of flying in the US. Not to mention, the app is free.
You can easily share your travel experiences with your Facebook and Twitter friends using Gate Guru by linking your accounts. Moreover, you can gain High Flyer points by rating and adding amenities. You can watch as you climb the High Flyer leader board and get your “Captain” wings. . .You can compete and watch as you gain points against your friends and also nationally for top spot (or Captain), making traveling and finding stuff in the airports you visit a bit of an adventure in itself.”
SheKnows
March 4, 2010
Find Love on your phone
“This wins our award for cutest iPhone app. Airport love is happening more and more these days with travel on the rise and travelers more open to finding their mates on the go. If you are stuck in the airport during a layover (or snowstorm, which recently happened to us) then maybe take the opportunity to try GateGuru. The iPhone app details the best pubs, bars, restaurants and spots to socialize or go on a romantic date!”
CheapoAir
March 4, 2010
Cheap Flights
“In case you haven’t heard, there is the GateGuru travel application for the iPhone that has reinvented travel apps and reshaped your time and how you spend it in the airport. This particular iPhone app is great for satisfying any and all problems you might come across during your time in the airport. “
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
February 16, 2010
Useful mobile apps for your traveling needs
“Launched last year, this app is fast becoming widely used. GateGuru gives users information about what types of shops and restaurants are available on the other side of security – something not commonly found on the Internet – and lets users write reviews for other travelers.”
suitetrip.com
February 11, 2010
iPhone Airport Survival Guide
Scott Carmichael
“Stranded at an airport you’ve never visited? GateGuru is a fantastic way to find airport amenities. The app is part review tool, and part airport guide. It contains thousands of airport services from around the country. GateGuru lists restaurants, ATM machines, shops and more. Each service lists its exact location inside the airport, along with a rating submitted by fellow travelers. Thanks to GateGuru you won’t need to settle for a bad sandwich, but if you do – don’t forget to submit your rating and share your experiences with the rest of us!”
TUAW
February 9, 2010
Gearing up for Macworld: My 5 apps & packing list
Michael Rose
“While I’m hopping through the airports on either end, Gate Guru helps make sure I don’t skip past the best place to eat while I’m meandering towards my gate.”
the Apple Blog
February 8, 2010
Macworld Expo Tips: 12 iPhone Apps for Traveling to San Francisco
Dave Greenbaum
“For those who don’t travel often, favorite airport amenities frequently change and may be difficult to find. You’ve got 30 minutes between flights and can’t play “Where’s Waldo” to find your favorite coffee dispensary. Did Peet’s moved to gate 12 from gate 18? Gate Guru can help. Additionally, the app has a review function so if you aren’t sure where to eat, let the wisdom of crowds guide you.”
truth.travel (Conde Nast)
January 27, 2010
Apple Gate Guru App
“I don’t think anyone would disagree that a good Cinnabon stop can make or break a layover. But where to find that gooey oasis of deliciousness in the hostile desert of, say, Chicago O’Hare? Enter GateGuru, the hot new iPhone app that reveals where to find the best food, shopping, wireless hotspots, and other must-have airport services like the ATM. Apple has ranked the $2 app as one of their top 10 for travel, and it’s definitely making me wish I had an iPhone.”
Jetiquette @ The Sky Steward
January 22, 2010
Going GaGa Over GateGuru…Find Food, Shops, ATM, and More with this Fab iPhone App
“Finding your way around airport terminals has gotten infinitely easier with a remarkable app for the Apple iPhone. It’s GateGuru. I think we’ve all experienced the added airport frustration that comes with heading the wrong way in the concourse or terminal in search of something good to eat, settled on a dried out $12 sandwich from an airport restaurant, and then discovering a lovely gourmet cafe that was just around the corner but missed. Airport directories are sometimes hard to find and/or read and airport personnel are not always available and this is where GateGuru comes in.”
Time Out Chicago
Issue 255 : Jan 14–20, 2010
Taking your 2010 getaways just got a lot easier thanks to these iPhone and iPod touch apps.
“How many times have you wandered up and down a terminal in search of a Starbucks, cocktail or healthy meal? GateGuru puts an end to all airport expeditions by locating the best food, shopping and service options within any airport. While GateGuru covers the top 85 U.S. airports, the free version of this app allows you to access two of your choice gratis.”
Mobile Behavior
January 20, 2010
Location: It’s All About Context
“Developers are beginning to release examples of applications that combine location with a specific context. Happy Hour app takes the motivation of finding a quick drink and provides. GateGuru (think Yelp for the airport) drills down to an average user’s layover experience. “
the IPhone website
January 20, 2010
iPhone App Developers Contributing to Haiti Relief
“GateGuru is a new tool to transform the chaotic and unfamiliar airport environment into a more satisfying experience before and after flights, and during layovers. GateGuru serves as the leading light to locate the best food, shopping and service options within any airport at the touch of a button. So give GateGuru a try and enjoy your next airport experience.
All proceeds from application sales on January 20th go to Red Cross for Haiti relief.”
BestAppSite
January 14, 2010
GateGuru
“Anyone that travels by air will tell you that the restaurant and services can vary drastically from airport to airport. Some airports have a really good selection and others don’t. Some have the restaurant you want, but it’s way the heck on the other side of the terminal. Also if you’re looking for other things like whether or not the airport has Wi-Fi or where is the closest ATM machine, an app that has all of this info in one spot would be very handy.
GateGuru has all of this and more.”
Girls’ Guide to the World
January 6, 2010
GateGuru is here for you
“Sweetness. Just download the application and be in-the-know for all things necessary in making your airport experience the best it can be. While they can’t work magic with delays, they can make the time spent a bit better.”
CNN
January 2, 2010
Passing Time at the Airport
Karen Waygood
“A lot of travelers are spending a lot of time waiting around airports these days. Tech guru Peter Rojas suggests the following phone apps to help the time fly by.”
PC Today
February 2010: Vol. 8 Issue 1
Noteworthy
“Ever suffered through a horrible airport meal? GateGuru’s Dan Gellert (gateguruapp.com) feels your pain. Ever passed through security only to realize the best food options were on the presecurity side? Gellert has been there. Ever needed a last-minute airport souvenir but didn’t have one clue where to find it? Again, Gellert knows your frustration. All are why Gellert has released the $1.99 GateGuru iPhone app to “transform the chaotic and unfamiliar airport environment into a more satisfying experience before and after flights and during layovers.””
Orbitz Blog
December 31, 2009
GateGuru Enhances Your Airport Experience
Ari Bendersky
“Not sure what you’ll find once you pass through airport security? GateGuru answers that question. You’ll never again have to run down a long corridor to find a good cup of coffee, a healthy bite or even a retail shop. This app could be your new favorite in-airport friend.”
Stuff Mike Likes
December 29, 2009
GateGuru Enhances Your Airport Experience
“GateGuru was designed as an easy to use iphone app that allows you to locate the best food, shopping, and services in whatever airport you may be in. I usually never think to [sic] much about airport food or what services are available in an airport so I end up just settling for the first thing I see. GateGuru, however, let’s you read reviews and locate the best options, allowing you to search by airport and terminal. Need to find an ATM before heading out to grab a taxi at LGA, GateGuru will help you out.”
Work Shoe Blisters
December 29, 2009
The Newest Airport Navigator
katetuomimonster
“I love apps that help those perpetually travel frustrated – especially when it comes to what kind of options you’ll be dealing with at the airport, before and after security.”
ITWorld
December 22, 2009
Seven geeky ways to stay connected, kill time, and bring joy this holiday season
Josh Fruhlinger
“GateGuru, an app that will give you the skinny on whatever baffling post-modern concourse you find yourself wandering through, bleary-eyed. Now you can find out if you’re missing out on some quirky local joint when you stumble into a McDonald’s, or if you’re sitting at a gate silently cursing your aching neck when there’s a massage stand just a few moving walkways up the corridor.”
Cheapflights
December 22, 2009
Cheapflights Names the Top iPhone Flight Applications
“Never be stuck hungry or bored in the airport again. Forget running through your gate in search of that one last cup of coffee, or hunting for that souvenir you forgot to pick up. Gate Guru enhances your airport experience, so you know exactly what to expect when you’re a captive audience. Explore what each gate offers in terms of food, shops, and services, and you’ll be able to spend your layover well-informed.”
BoardingArea
December 10, 2009
iPhone App Of The Week: GateGuru
flyingfish
“The complete scope of detailed information available from GateGuru is fantastic and it is an absolute must have for any road-warrior traveling in the United States.”
Jaunted
December 10, 2009
The GateGuru iPhone App Will Find All The Airport ATMs For You
JetSetCD
“We found another iPhone Travel App to add to our list of the Best Travel Apps that debuted this fall! It’s called GateGuru, and just arrived in the iTunes App store on Monday in both paid ($1.99) and Lite (free) versions.”
“It’s practically a must-have for frequent flyers, and we’re already having fun messing with it, since it’s like a successful mixture of Yelp, Foursquare and FlyerTalk. The Yelp component is strongest, in that GateGuru’s main function is for users to add and review airport amenities like ATMs, restaurants, first class lounges and children’s play areas in the top 85 US airports. This way, when you’re stuck at LaGuardia’s Central Terminal, you’ll see that you’ve got an amazing four Au Bon Pains to choose from, in addition to which one is bet and which ones are before and after security. “
DailyCandy
December 9, 2009
Travel – Loot, There It Is
“There’s no way to make flying nice; the best you can hope for is less crappy. It’ll be easier when you’re swaddled in a lightweight jersey cashmere wrap (warmer than pashmina! more wearable than travel blankets!) while listening to free meditation downloads (Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield are especially good) and sucking from a disposable flask. If you remember to check the new GateGuru app before boarding, you might not even get stuck eating twice-thawed “beef.””
Gadling
December 9, 2009
GateGuru for the iPhone helps you find and rate airport amenities
Scott Carmichael
“I’m a huge fan of any iPhone app that can help make my time at the airport more enjoyable. GateGuru is such an app. Think of GateGuru as an online airport guide meets Yelp, meets social networking.”
EarlyStager
December 9, 2009
Up in the Air
Alexis Juneja
“I met some interesting companies last night at MatchUp Camp II including…Groupable, If We Ran The World, Social Cord, and Flavorize. But my hands down favorite of the night was GateGuru. Not only does the product address a pain point, is something I would use, is scalable and has two immediately obvious revenue sources (I mean this app screams targetted(sic) real-time ads) but the founder, Dan Gellert, came across as approachable, accomplished, and thoughtful. Importantly, within minutes of me asking about his company, he quickly flipped out his iPhone and did a demo. As founder you are the consummate salesman. In this case, the product sells itself. Not to mention, the design of the product, logo and website are top notch.”
The New York Times
December 8, 2009
An App for Those With Airport Time to Kill
Brad Stone
“For reviews of most businesses, there’s Yelp. But once you pass beyond that magical threshold known as the airline check-in counter, you enter a bustling world of commerce not typically covered by Web sites.”
“On Monday, GateGuru, an application for the iPhone developed by Dan Gellert, a former associate in Time Warner’s venture investment group, set out to solve that problem. The software is targeted at the airport-hopping road warriors like the character George Clooney plays in the new film “Up in the Air.””
Aviation Week: Things with Wings
December 8, 2009
GateGuru Unveils Airport Guide App
Benet Wilson
“I am famous for not paying for iPhone apps. I only have two on my iPod Touch that I have paid for; the GateGuru app does cost $1.99. But I will pay for this one, because it offers updated information on in-airport food, shops, and services. If I’m stuck in an airport, or making a tight connection at an unfamilar airport, this thing pays for itself after one incident.”
FareCompare.com
December 8, 2009
Where to Eat in the Airport – the New “GateGuru” Dining App
Rick Seaney
“You’ve been here before – trudging through the airport, trying to find a decent place to eat.”
“You noticed a couple of good spots when you first entered the airport, but you figured you’d better get the ordeal of going-through-security over first, and now – you can’t find a thing.”
“Well here’s a tip: try the new GateGuru airport restaurant-finding iPhone app, and never go hungry again! Well…you know what I mean.”
The Wall Street Journal
December 7, 2009
App Watch: Avoiding the Airport Restaurant Search
Andrew LaVallee
“GateGuru, which costs $2, lets travelers look at stores within 85 major U.S. airports. Each listing shows restaurants, shops and services, in addition to reviews and the ability to bookmark or add information to it. It also notes the terminal and location, including whether it’s before or after the point-of-no-return security check.”
UrbanDaddy
December 7, 2009
Up in the Air: Conquering the Airport
“Introducing GateGuru, an app that serves as your insiders’ guide to America’s airports, available today.”
“Think of it as the answer for the next time you’re in the airport, you’ve got a couple hours to kill, and you’re wondering where you can get some great dumplings. Or you’re looking at the dumplings, but really want fries. Or you’re running late, and you need to find the most efficient route between the security line, the duty free and your plane.”
The Business Insider: Silicon Valley Insider
December 7, 2009
New iPhone App ‘GateGuru’ Is Yelp For The Airport (AAPL)
Nick Saint
“NYC-based Mobility Apps just launched GateGuru, a neat iPhone app that serves as a guide to 85 U.S. airports.”
“The app provides listings and user reviews of restaurants, stores, and services within a particular terminal.”
Cynopsis: DIGITAL
December 7, 2009
GADGETS & APPS
Wayne Karrfalt
“George Clooney’s character in “Up In The Air” could have used this. GateGuru is a new iPhone app best described as a Yelp for airports. It helps frequent flyers figure out where things are including restaurants, security checkpoints, bookstores and gift shops – rated in a star system by fellow travelers. It available now at the App Store for $1.99.”
TechStartups.com
December 7, 2009
GateGuru: Your Guide Through The Airport
John Federico (@gadgetboy)
“Occasionally though, I’ll find myself in an airport that I frequent less than the others and have no idea where anything this. It can be a bit inconvenient, especially on the tail end of a long business trip.”
“That’s why I want GateGuru.”
JustAnotheriPhone Blog
December 4, 2009
Future Star iPhone Apps? A Little Preview
PatrickJ
“Yelp for airport terminals. Another one with (I think) a clever little niche, a neat UI, and a good set of features. Airport terminals can be a real drag – this could be a godsend for frequent travelers.”
VentureWire
September 29, 2009
Venture Investors Follow Their Bliss – And The Money – With Mobile Apps
Timothy Hay
“From Investor To Entrepreneur”
“Another venture capitalist, Dan Gellert, is actually taking the plunge. As he prepares to launch a travel-related application for the iPhone, Gellert has indeed quit his day job as associate partner in Time Warner Inc.’s venture division. . .His location-based application, GateGuru, is meant to take advantage of the billions of hours – and dollars – that travelers spend in the nation’s 85 largest airports.”
“The plan to monetize goes beyond download fees. As soon as the app attracts a large group of users, Gellert plans to offer coupons for some of the businesses located in airports. . .”If I look back 10 years from now, I’ll say this was the first scalable success for mobile coupons,” Gellert said.”