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Travel Technology

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity.

Justin Dawes | 19 mins ago

Hotels

Hyatt Continues Shift to Cloud for 1,000+ Hotels

This the second major hotel software system that Hyatt is shifting to the cloud as it moves toward the industry-wide goal of modernizing its tech.

Justin Dawes | 2 hours ago

Podcasts

Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests

Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 hours ago

Announcements

Viewing Options for Skift Global Forum

The highly anticipated Skift Global Forum is back in New York City this week, kicking off on Tuesday evening.

Nicole Meyer | 10 hours ago

Tourism

Which Generation Is Spending Most on Travel? – India Report

Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 10 hours ago

Daily Lodging Report

Jefferies Reports Lodging Stocks Show Improvement

Jefferies notes that lodging stocks tied to moderate to lower-end brands are outperforming due to economic stability, while higher-end brands are underperforming amid slower leisure travel and delayed interest rate cuts.

16 hours ago

Airlines

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

Meghna Maharishi | 16 hours ago

Luxury

The Customer Isn’t Always Right: Hotels Need to Crack Down on Bad Behavior

Hotels have become too servile, letting badly behaved guests ruin carefully crafted experiences. They need to take notes from the Hôtel du Cap, where standards and behavior are gently enforced for the benefit of all.

Colin Nagy | 18 hours ago

Travel Technology

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps."

Sean O'Neill | 1 day ago

Daily Lodging Report

Japan and China Lead Global Hotel Investment Surge

Japan and China are emerging as top destinations for global hotel investments due to strong travel demand, economic optimism, and promising returns.

1 day ago

Airline Weekly

Greece Lightning: The Aegean Airlines Success Story

Aegean Airlines suffered three straight years of losses from 2010 to 2012, aggravated by a surge in fuel prices. This week we discover how Aegean not only survived, but thrived under intense macroeconomic pressure.

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