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Skift Global Forum 2023

Complete coverage of the speakers, sessions, and news from Skift Global Forum 2023, held in New York City September 26-28, 2023.


Online Travel

Hopper CEO Claims Expedia Lost Bookings After Their Split

Competition certainly played a role in the Expedia-Hopper split. Which company suffered the greatest? The larger company, Expedia, had more resources to absorb a hit.

Dennis Schaal | 8 months ago

Hopper CEO Claims Expedia Lost Bookings After Their Split

Online Travel

Uber Continues Experiments With In-App Travel Products

Uber has been experimenting with an expanded travel app in the UK. Results are looking good, so those trials will continue.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Uber Continues Experiments With In-App Travel Products

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO Talks European Growth and NYC Crackdown

Airbnb is turning its attention from New York City toward other cities that are more welcoming.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Airbnb CEO Talks European Growth and NYC Crackdown

Skift Meetings

Maritz CEO Focused on AI and Recruiting as Brand Consolidates

Maritz Holdings president and CEO David Peckinpaugh shared plans to streamline the company under one brand while rebuilding its workforce and implementing AI at the inaugural Skift Meetings Forum.

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Maritz CEO Focused on AI and Recruiting as Brand Consolidates

Travel Technology

Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner on How AI Is Changing Travel

The travel industry could see a disruption from generative AI sooner rather than later.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner on How AI Is Changing Travel

Travel Technology

Zillow Co-Founder Flags Travel Startup Overfunding in Race for Killer AI App

The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence has far-reaching implications, particularly for startups specializing in niche AI travel services, who are at risk of becoming obsolete before getting off the ground.

Selene Brophy | 8 months ago

Zillow Co-Founder Flags Travel Startup Overfunding in Race for Killer AI App

Airlines

Breeze Airways Sees Softer Bookings as Airline Growth Outpaces Fall Travel Demand

It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.

Edward Russell | 8 months ago

Breeze Airways Sees Softer Bookings as Airline Growth Outpaces Fall Travel Demand

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

Always keen to outdo itself, Saudi Arabia raises its visitor targets before it has even hit them.

Josh Corder | 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

Business Travel

Navan CEO Shares the Challenges Companies Face With AI

Artificial intelligence is seemingly becoming ubiquitous in the travel industry, but there are many hurdles that can trip up companies looking to boost business through the booming technology.

Rashaad Jorden | 8 months ago

Navan CEO Shares the Challenges Companies Face With AI

Online Travel

Expedia CEO Talks Hopper Breakup, One Key Loyalty, and Vrbo Host Penalties

Peter Kern stood by the decision about the split with Hopper, but he said other partners shouldn't worry — as long as they play by the rules.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Expedia CEO Talks Hopper Breakup, One Key Loyalty, and Vrbo Host Penalties