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AI in Travel

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the dominant topic of the future in travel, and we’re keeping a close eye on it at Skift.

Breakthrough generative AI technology was released publicly by OpenAI last November, and a number of big-name travel companies have already responded. Expedia, Kayak, and more — including multiple startups — have started releasing experimental technologies that could lead to transformations in the way users discover, plan, and book travel.

Skift’s own Ask Skift AI deep search tool gives readers extensive insight into the business of travel by training artificial intelligence on the complete archives of Skift, Skift Research, Airline Weekly, Skift Meetings, Daily Lodging Report, and Skift Live events. 

Travel Technology

Six Flags Adding AI and Metaverse in Partnership With Google

Visitors don't necessarily think of advanced AI and extended reality when they book an amusement park trip, but Six Flags is trying to change that.

Six Flags Adding AI and Metaverse in Partnership With Google

Travel Technology

Travel Tech Platform Mondee Cuts Marketing Jobs: ‘They Are Being Replaced by AI.’

Most companies have resisted saying that AI could displace jobs. Mondee is being very clear about it.

Travel Tech Platform Mondee Cuts Marketing Jobs: ‘They Are Being Replaced by AI.’
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Skift AI Travel Newsletter

AI coverage across travel sectors that’s focused on separating trendy moves from good ideas – in your inbox every Friday.

News Blog

IDEAS: Austrian National Tourist Office Debuts Humorous Chat SkiPT Campaign

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to embed itself in the day-to-day planning of our vacations, the Austrian National Tourist Office has launched its own humorous take on AI - or ‘Authentic Intelligence’ in this case. Credit: Sebastian Somloi, SOVISO Instead of the usual AI tools - which can often yield incorrect results and a lack…

Startups

Steller Raises $5 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Another two AI-powered trip planners have raised money this month, plus a startup that detects bed bugs and a new eSIM app.

Steller Raises $5 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

AI and Travel: Year 1 Hype, the Reality of What’s Next

Yes, a lot of things will change. But we are still in the initial promises phase and actual changes are still to come.

AI and Travel: Year 1 Hype, the Reality of What’s Next

Travel Technology

Apple Vision Pro: What It Means for Travel

The idea of virtual travel has had some growing pains, but it's likely here to stay as technologies like virtual reality become more advanced.

Apple Vision Pro: What It Means for Travel

Tourism

Robotics vs. Demographics: The Big Battle to Come in Travel

As the world ages more, the travel industry will be forced to adopt AI tech in their operations.

Robotics vs. Demographics: The Big Battle to Come in Travel

Travel Technology

Executives, Meet Your New Intern: Artificial Intelligence

Organizational shifts prompted by AI are already happening. It’s only a matter of time before it leads to job cuts.

Executives, Meet Your New Intern: Artificial Intelligence

Tourism

Venice Moves to Limit Tour Group Sizes

Today's podcast looks at Venice's new velvet rope, an AI shutdown, and China and Thailand's new tourism agreement.

Venice Moves to Limit Tour Group Sizes

Travel Technology

Tripnotes, a Buzzy ChatGPT-Based Trip Planner, Was Acquired and Shut Down

Tripnotes was among an increasingly crowded space for new trip planning tools powered by generative AI. It won't be the last of them to shut down.

Tripnotes, a Buzzy ChatGPT-Based Trip Planner, Was Acquired and Shut Down