Travel Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in Past Two Weeks
There haven't been as many travel startup fundraises this year, but there have been many more large dollar amounts than at this point last year.
AI in 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.
Expedia Lets Influencers Cash In, Announces AI Product Updates
Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.
Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools
Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.
Google Takes Next Step in AI Trip Planning
Google is fully in its Gemini era. That’s what executives repeated as they showcased how AI pulls information from across its products to create detailed trip plans and more.
Expedia’s New CEO: Fixing Vrbo, Loyalty, and the Outlook For International Growth
Expedia Group's new CEO, Ariane Gorin, wants to build a great product and accelerate growth. The rest would take care of itself.
AI-Powered Travel Updates Will Make Translation Easier
Today's podcast looks at AI-powered travel tools, airlines suing to protect junk fees, and Booking's European challenge.
ChatGPT Is Getting a Major Update: What it Means for Travelers
Though ChatGPT still has issues and many of its features are in experimental phases, the continued updates paint a clearer picture of the future digital travel assistant.
Alaska Airlines Tests AI for Loyalty and Flight Search
Though the new Alaska Airlines AI flight search tool has issues, it's an early glimpse at how the future of airline loyalty tech and search could look.
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How Technology and AI are Transforming Airline Revenue Management
The airline industry is on the brink of a technology revolution that will bring both challenges and opportunities. Despite the obstacles, executives are preparing themselves for a future where technology will play a pivotal role in enhancing profitability through process efficiencies, particularly within the revenue management function.
Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth
Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.