Online Travel
Uber Adds New Features for Airport Trips: Shared Rides and Extra Luggage Space
Uber continues to adapt its product with travelers in mind.
Justin Dawes
Justin is Skift's Travel Tech Reporter, where he covers the way to the future of global travel industry. Prior, he was a tech reporter for American City Business Journals in Albany. A Michigan native, Justin is living as a digital nomad for now. Work aside, Justin has a passion for travel, writing, arts, food, and culture.
Tourism
AI Could Be an 'Existential Threat' to DMOs. How Some Are Getting Ahead of the Curve
Despite initial pushback from DMOs on adopting generative AI, leaders in the sector say it's imperative to move forward.
Travel Technology
Apple AirTag Owners Can Soon Share Location Info Directly with Airlines
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and IAG have all been working with Apple on how to incorporate the tech into their baggage tracking strategies.
Airlines
American Airlines on Path Toward Recovery After Failed Direct Bookings Strategy, CEO Says
American Airlines is going to continue rethinking how its distribution strategy looks in the future.
Business Travel
Flight Centre Travel Group Exec on What's Next for AI: 'We're Continuing to Invest'
Flight Centre has deployed several AI projects, but it's just scratched the surface.
Online Travel
Vrbo Gets 1 Million New Listings Mostly in Urban Areas
Vrbo took a hit when Expedia reduced marketing during its tech migration. Now, the company is doing the work to bring it back.
Online Travel
Expedia Group CFO Julie Whalen to Depart
Whalen started in Sept. 2022 as the first woman in the role.
Online Travel
Booking Holdings: How It's Using AI at its 5 Biggest Brands
Glenn Fogel recognizes that generative AI is still young — and full of bugs — but there's no time to experiment like the present.
Startups
Waymo Raises $5.5 Billion for Robotaxis. Plus: $318 Million for Flying Taxis
Waymo wants road trippers to take driverless cars across the U.S. It's already operating a ride-hailing service, and it has tech and money from Google, so chances are good.
Travel Technology
We Tested the New ChatGPT Search Engine for a Trip to London — What Worked, What Didn't
ChatGPT is now a better place to start making travel plans, but finalizing those plans still needs to happen the traditional way.