Articles tagged “google assistant”

Coronavirus

Google Jumps Into Contactless Hotel Technology Push

If there is one permanent legacy from the coronavirus pandemic’s grip on the hotel industry, it is likely the move toward technology features that reduce the amount of staff interaction. Google is the latest company to join the movement.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Google Jumps Into Contactless Hotel Technology Push

Online Travel

Google Starts Piloting Voice Products for Airlines and Hotels

Google's voice-powered assistant now lets you check in for United flights. Nice. The tech giant is also working with Hyatt and other hotels on testing a translation device at front desks. The early word is that the translations need to improve.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Google Starts Piloting Voice Products for Airlines and Hotels

Airlines

Google Is Filling In the Missing Pieces With Mobile Flight-Delay Notifications

Google Assistant will soon start sending flight-delay notifications on mobile, and informing travelers about the reasons behind the disruption to their itineraries. This could be a really great service, and Google will do it at scale. Rest assured that an automated flight-rebooking service won't be too far behind.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Google Is Filling In the Missing Pieces With Mobile Flight-Delay Notifications

Online Travel

Expedia Brings Voice Bookings, Cancellations and Rewards to Google Assistant

Voice-based search will not only have technology issues to overcome, but in an era when news of data breaches is commonplace, companies such as Expedia will have to address the personalization and privacy issues as well.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 5 years ago

Expedia Brings Voice Bookings, Cancellations and Rewards to Google Assistant