Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner on How AI Is Changing Travel
Photo Credit: From left: Tech investors Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner; Skift CEO Rafat Ali. Skift / Skift
Skift Take
The travel industry could see a disruption from generative AI sooner rather than later.
The travel industry could see a disruption from generative AI sooner rather than later.
That was the consensus during a discussion with tech investors Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner on Wednesday evening at the Skift Global Forum in New York City. Moderated by Skift CEO Rafat Ali, the session was a look at the future of travel as AI reshapes the world.
Jason Calacanis, a tech entrepreneur and investor, is the author of the book "Angel" and hosts two podcasts: This Week in Startups and All-In.
Brad Gerstner, is the founder and CEO of Altimeter, a tech investment firm based in Silicon Valley. He says he has participated in more than 100 initial public offerings.
Below are four of the biggest travel-related takeaways from the discussion.
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