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Travel Technology

How Google's AI Could Change Travel: 4 Projects For Apps, Airlines, and Hotels

Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Travel Technology

ChatGPT, Google, and Meta Want to Own Your Next Trip

OpenAI, Google, and Meta all envision their chatbots as being digital assistants for travel and more. They're not perfect yet, but they're getting closer.

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

Debunking the Myth of Vacation Rental Consumer Fatigue

Don't panic over vacation rental rants online! Our research reveals these are growing pains, but not a sign of doom. Travelers still like vacation rentals for the space, affordability, and convenience they offer. This unique blend ensures continued popularity among travelers.

9 months ago

Travel Technology

Travelsoft Acquires Three Travel Tech Companies

The CEO of Travelsoft said earlier this month that more acquisitions were coming.

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

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Online Travel

Breaking Down Travel Queries in an Age of AI-Powered Search

The new Google search results in an age of AI-powered search is a fascinating mix of usefulness, uselessness, and sheer overwhelm of formats.

Rafat Ali | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

Regenerative Tourism: Fact From Fiction

Regenerative tourism represents an opportunity for the industry to respond to clear market demand and develop new approaches to sustainability and innovative business models. But it suffers from a lack of defined methodologies and defensible data and risks being a distraction from the core mission of climate action.

9 months ago

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Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It's Coming to the U.S

One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

Google Takes Next Step in AI Trip Planning

Google is fully in its Gemini era. That’s what executives repeated as they showcased how AI pulls information from across its products to create detailed trip plans and more.

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

Meta Wants You to Use VR While Flying

The Meta Quest virtual reality headset was designed for the ground, but a new update makes them useable while flying. Now, the company is pushing them as an in-flight entertainment option.

Justin Dawes | 9 months ago

Travel Technology

U.S. Travel Trends Q1 2024: Exploring Day Tours and Experiences

Day tours are a common yet growing trend, highlighting the need for diverse, immersive experiences offered at competitive prices to attract customers.

9 months ago