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Airlines
Today's podcast looks at a probe into airline loyalty programs, the trends that shaped 2023, and Souh African tourism concerns.
Rashaad Jorden | 7 days ago
Announcements
From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.
Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago
Online Travel
Will generative AI's demands for longer answers and fewer links change Google's travel advertising business model? That change is almost inevitable, but where does that leave Google?
Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago
With generative AI, online travel agencies (OTAs) are gaining a competitive edge by offering personalized customer service and efficient issue resolutions to couple with their extensive range of travel deals and offerings.
Justfly + Skift | 3 weeks ago
No one truly knows how generative AI will shake up the travel industry. Will Google stick with advertising instead of booking? Meanwhile, Booking feels it has advantages as a booking site.
Dennis Schaal | 3 weeks ago
Tech companies have been hard hit by layoffs in 2023. Expedia Group, which has been consolidating its workforce since 2019, continues to tinker with staff levels.
Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago
Travel Technology
Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner believe generative AI is going to change the nature of travel, the workforce, software development, and more.
Justin Dawes | 3 months ago
Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb is turning its attention from New York City toward other cities that are more welcoming.
Few of these features seem to have been designed with travel front-of-mind, except for the corporate booking tool — that's getting close to what travelers are asking for.
As we decipher the future of travel at our 10th annual Skift Global Forum next week, it’s clear that this is a pivotal time for the industry as the technologies, platforms, and trends that are defined today will have a lasting impact in the years ahead.
Brian Quinn | 3 months ago