Articles tagged “generative ai”

Online Travel

Expedia and Kayak Offer Early Convergence of ChatGPT and Travel Booking

This is one of the earliest examples of the coming convergence of conversational AI and travel booking, even if it is crude in this new launch from ChatGPT.

Justin Dawes | 1 day ago

Expedia and Kayak Offer Early Convergence of ChatGPT and Travel Booking

Travel Technology

Google Bard’s Travel Planning Capability Is Same as ChatGPT’s — Unimpressive

Google released Bard this week but has yet to integrate generative AI into its search engine as Microsoft has done with Bing and ChatGPT. But the workings of Bing’s travel itinerary suggestions are less than ideal, so Google has time to catch up.

Justin Dawes | 2 days ago

Google Bard’s Travel Planning Capability Is Same as ChatGPT’s — Unimpressive

News Blog

Google Releases Bard, the Generative AI Rival to ChatGPT

Google is starting to release the chatbot Bard, its rival to ChatGPT. Google made the announcement Tuesday morning in a blog post. Users in the U.S. and the U.K. can join a waitlist for access. The platform will be expanded to other countries and languages later.  Both platforms are powered by generative AI, a model…

Justin Dawes | 3 days ago

Travel Technology

6 Travel Innovations We’ve Covered: Did They Live Up to the Promise?

While some of the tech advances Skift featured over the years may not have lived up to expectations yet, others are poised to play an even bigger role in the travel industry in years to come. Check out this list.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

6 Travel Innovations We’ve Covered: Did They Live Up to the Promise?

Travel Technology

GPT-4 Is Here: Can Travel Companies Keep Up With Fast-Advancing AI?

The quick ChatGPT update exemplifies the rapid advancement of AI and how easily new work can be left in the dust.

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

GPT-4 Is Here: Can Travel Companies Keep Up With Fast-Advancing AI?

News Blog

Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Cites Generative AI’s Promise and Hurdles

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel cited the "explosion of interest" in generative AI (artificial intelligence), but counseled that it would be prudent to be patient about delivering on its promises. Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, pictured here speaking at Skift Global Forum in September 2022 in New York, is keen on more tech investment.…

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

Hotels

Accor Debuts Global Subscription Card

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor's updated loyalty program, India's restored e-visas for Saudi travelers, and next-gen self-guided tours.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Accor Debuts Global Subscription Card

Online Travel

Expedia Joins Companies Pushing Back on ChatGPT Hype

It is fun to speculate about what generative AI could mean for travel, but the online travel agencies are collectively telling us to chill with the hype for the time being.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Expedia Joins Companies Pushing Back on ChatGPT Hype

Online Travel

Booking.com Is Wait-and-See on Generative AI

There can be value in jumping into new business opportunities right away, especially for young startups. But for established companies like Booking.com, the slow and steady approach may be best.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Booking.com Is Wait-and-See on Generative AI

Online Travel

Why Trip.Com Thought It Needed a Generative AI Chatbot

Generative AI is far from making a considerable impact in the way travel bookings are made, but Trip.com sees the potential and is starting the hard work now.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Why Trip.Com Thought It Needed a Generative AI Chatbot