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Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Google Travel changes, green travel in India, and Worldia's new funding.
Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago
Google Travel just got a tiny bit less sticky because Gmail users could easily find their past, present and upcoming trips there all in one place. The feature became a victim of bigger and more important priorities.
Dennis Schaal | 4 weeks ago
Alphabet officials didn't mention ChatGPT, Bing or Microsoft during the company's first quarter earnings call. But like modern-day bards, they gave an impassioned defense of their abilities to meet the artificial intelligence challenge.
Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago
The mobile swipeable story format has taken over social media, and now it has come to Google Travel, as well. It’s not groundbreaking, but it gives users an option to search for hotels in a way they may prefer.
Justin Dawes | 2 months ago
Google is actively taking a new look at its business priorities, propelled by companywide bets on artificial intelligence. Google Travel is clearly an important part of its advertising business, but will it be as shiny as others?
Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago
Why doesn't Google promote Google Travel as a one-stop shop? The layoffs at Google Flights show there's too much ad revenue in play on the Google.com side of the flights business to merit such an all-in approach.
Superapps and connected trips would take a hit if Google were forced to self-immolate. However, competition would flourish if authorities curtail Google bias.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 1 year ago
Pressure from regulators and maybe disgruntled partners prompted Google to add free booking links in search results and Maps in travel. Google certainly hasn't leveled the proverbial playing field among advertisers and non-advertisers, but hotels and smaller online travel agencies may see some benefit.
Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago
Google's Gmail itinerary feature can be helpful to travelers — up to a point. But Google's execution of it is deceptive, and a disservice to its travel partners.
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago
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What can make a travel companies truly put their money where their mouth is on sustainability? Threaten a lower placement on a Google search.
Cameron Sperance | 2 years ago
