Artificial Intelligence in Travel

Artificial intelligence 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 plan and book travel.

We want to make sure you know about it all, every step of the way. Read the archives below, and subscribe to the Skift AI Travel Weekly Newsletter.

Travel Technology

Microsoft AI Upgrades: How They Help Tourists, Event Planners, and Business Travelers

Few of these features seem to have been designed with travel front-of-mind, except for the corporate booking tool — that's getting close to what travelers are asking for.

Microsoft AI Upgrades: How They Help Tourists, Event Planners, and Business Travelers

Online Travel

Expedia Group’ EG Labs Will Let You Test New AI Products

EG Labs, which would provide a way for consumers to provide feedback for Expedia Group product betas, is itself a test. It seems as though an active feedback loop would provide more insights than merely observing user behavior.

Expedia Group’ EG Labs Will Let You Test New AI Products
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Travel Technology

Google Updates Bard With Travel Info to Rival ChatGPT Plus – We Tested It Out

ChatGPT Plus is ahead of Google Bard on the timeline of tech releases, but Bard seems to be ahead with usability.

Google Updates Bard With Travel Info to Rival ChatGPT Plus – We Tested It Out
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Travel Technology

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

Soaring guest expectations are raising the bar in the short-term rental market, pushing the industry to deliver high-quality experiences at scale. Plum Guide's use of AI showcases how innovative technology can effectively meet these challenges.

Q&A: Plum Guide CEO on Using AI to Disrupt the Short-Term Rental Space

Startups

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.

Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

Airbnb, Uber, Hilton: How Travel CEOs Think About AI

There's been a lot of buzz about AI in travel, so we're going to ask CEOs about it on stage for everyone to see.

Airbnb, Uber, Hilton: How Travel CEOs Think About AI
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Travel Booking

How Payment Innovations Will Power the Connected Trip of the Future

As blended travel comes of age, tokenized payment innovations using artificial intelligence and augmented reality are paving new ways to create seamless travel experiences that span the entire customer lifecycle.

How Payment Innovations Will Power the Connected Trip of the Future

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

Three New AI Trip Planners Join a Growing Market

There are too many AI trip planning tools to choose from, but many will disappear as time goes on.

Three New AI Trip Planners Join a Growing Market

Online Travel

Expedia Carries Out More Layoffs, Makes Exec Changes

It's the latest in a number of layoff rounds over the past three years.

Expedia Carries Out More Layoffs, Makes Exec Changes