Justin Dawes Archives

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.

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Online Travel

Booking.com's AI Trip Planner Got an Update. Here’s How It Works

Booking.com has taken more time than competitors to release updates for its AI tool. But it still has some of the same kinks to work out.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

Ground Transport

Blacklane Raises $65 Million for Luxury Chauffeur App

The fresh funding comes shortly after Uber announced a black-car service for business travelers.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Business Travel

Sabre to Sell Business-Travel Tool GetThere

This comes shortly after a Skift report that Sabre is looking to sell its hotel tech unit.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Startups

Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Burned Through $1 Billion. Now It's Facing Bankruptcy

There are several startups worldwide developing flyings taxis, but it's a capital-intensive venture. Lilium isn't the first to face empty coffers.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Travel Technology

Anthropic’s New AI Feature Mimics Human Travel Agents

This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Startups

AI Assistant for Pilots and Camper Van Interior Design: Travel Startup Funding Roundup

Nineteen travel startups raised $1.1 billion near the start of October. Then it slowed down.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Online Travel

Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions

Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Business Travel

Uber Launches Black-Car Service for Business Travelers

The head of Uber for Business says his margins are better than the non-business side, so Uber wants to triple-down on investment.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Startups

Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Business Travel

Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago