AI in Travel

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the dominant topic of the future in travel, and we’re keeping a close eye on it at Skift.

Breakthrough generative AI technology was released publicly by OpenAI last November, and a number of big-name travel companies have already responded. Expedia, Kayak, and more — including multiple startups — have started releasing experimental technologies that could lead to transformations in the way users discover, plan, and book travel.

Skift’s own Ask Skift AI deep search tool gives readers extensive insight into the business of travel by training artificial intelligence on the complete archives of Skift, Skift Research, Airline Weekly, Skift Meetings, Daily Lodging Report, and Skift Live events.

Tourism

How Two Little Letters Made Anguilla into a Hidden Caribbean Goldmine

Anguilla is a small island with a big secret. It owns one of the most lucrative pieces of digital real estate in the world: the .ai domain. Now that ChatGPT brought artificial intelligence mainstream, it holds the potential to transform the island's tourism economy – and its future.

Sarah Kopit | 22 hours ago

Travel Technology

ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI: A Frenetic Year With More to Come in 2025

AI companies have made considerable progress in 2024 as it relates to travel — glitchy as the tech may be. It's just the starting point for 2025, which is sure to have an explosion of AI advancements.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Tourism

What Are the Travel Industry’s Biggest Challenges Going Into 2025?

Despite making tremendous strides in 2024, the travel industry still faces several challenges and here's a list of some of them.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 days ago

Short-Term Rentals

Hostaway CEO on What’s Next After Raising $365 Million: Europe Expansion, More AI

The CEO of Hostaway says there's no clear market leader for short-term rental management tech, but he wants to change that.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Short-Term Rentals

Hostaway Raises $365 Million for Short-Term Rental Management Platform

It's among the largest fundraises ever for short-term rental management tech.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Ground Transport

AI-Powered Revenue Management Transforms Ground Transportation

The integration of AI-powered revenue management by ground transportation operators is transforming the industry, introducing dynamic pricing and demand forecasting. Traditionally reliant on static pricing, the bus industry is now embracing more granular control over pricing strategies, allowing operators to adjust fares based on specific departure days and demand fluctuations.

Busbud + Skift | 2 weeks ago

Amex GBT Details Its First AI Projects: ‘An Unlocker of Creativity’

Amex GBT has spent much of the year establishing strategy and working on experiments. Now it's time for deployment.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Online Travel

What Travel Tech Leaders Want From the Trump Administration

Travel tech leaders are uncertain exactly where they fall on the list of Trump's priorities, but they believe his policies will be good for innovation.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Startups

17 Travel Startups Raise $636 Million in 3 Weeks

The nearly $1 billion in fundraises in November has been driven by startups for hotel tech and flying taxis.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Experiences

AzgoXplore Launch: What This ‘Skyscanner’ for Attractions Is All About

With travel shifting to experiences, a tool to compare attractions makes perfect sense. The market is fragmented and competitive — and only the adaptable will thrive.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago