Articles tagged “google”

Google is riding AI to new heights — and letting it ignite new travel ambitions.

Google has been downplaying free organic links for many years. In the past year, its AI Overviews and other ad formats have basically forced travel companies to spend more for traffic. Kayak isn't the only player feeling the squeeze.

It's the existential issue the travel industry is debating: Will OpenAI and other platforms become travel booking sites? Brian Chesky doesn't think so.

Driverless rides are here; driverless adoption in corporate travel is likewise in its infancy.

The fragmented landscape of hotel sustainability data has long hindered both consumers and operators. By centralizing disclosures, Travalyst and its partners could make environmental transparency a baseline expectation, and redefine how travelers choose where to stay.

Hotels face AI upheaval on both sides of the reservation desk. New studies show they can save money on paid search by switching to AI tools, but they also face a threat as AI booking agents ignore traditional brand ads.

The judge's order in the Google antitrust case was a huge letdown for travel businesses that have tried to force changes to the way Google displays travel search results.

Travalyst has built a rare coalition of big-name travel companies working directly together on climate change issues. The challenge now is whether the group can sustain its momentum and broaden its impact.

For today’s pod, we look at yet another AI improvement for Google‘s travel products, more foreign visa scrutiny in the US, and what high train fares mean for climate change.

Google's Pixel 10 phones have come up with a useful feature, but expect others to follow. How old-fashioned to be fumbling to find your flight details.