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Announcements
Why Cloudbeds Built Its Own AI to Personalize Travel at Scale
Adam Harris of Cloudbeds is betting big on AI that actually understands hospitality. Ahead of the Skift Data + AI Summit, he shares why generic models aren’t enough and what hoteliers must do to stay ahead.
Can AI Change Travel Without Sacrificing Trust? Insights from Amadeus’ Head of Research
Rodrigo Acuna Agost of Amadeus explains how AI is shaping the future of travel while building trust through responsible data practices.
Submit Now: Win Big at Skift Global Forum with the IDEA Awards
Enter the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards for your chance to win a physical trophy, complimentary ticket, on-stage photo with Skift’s founder, plus recognition on Travel’s biggest stage at Skift Global Forum in New York City.
AI That Plans, Not Just Chats: What to Expect from KAYAK at the Skift Data + AI Summit
KAYAK’s Matthias Keller explores how AI is transforming travel from search-driven clicks to intuitive, intelligent journeys, and what’s next in truly personalized, agentic travel planning.
One Week to Go: Limited Seats Remain for the Skift Data + AI Summit in NYC
The Skift Data + AI Summit is just one week away on June 4 in NYC, featuring top leaders from Hilton, Marriott, Amex GBT, Meta, KAYAK, and more. With expert-led roundtables and limited seats remaining, now’s the time to secure your spot.
The Backstage AI Revolution in Hotels: Kurien Jacob Breaks It Down
Kurien Jacob, Partner and Managing Director at Highgate Technology Ventures, will take the stage at the Skift Data + AI Summit to reveal how AI isn’t just enhancing the guest experience, it’s rewiring the very infrastructure of hotels.
Announcing GreenShift, a New Podcast About Climate Change and Travel
The podcast where solutions-based journalism cuts through industry spin to spotlight real progress in travel sustainability.
Find the Perfect Fit: Take the Skift IDEA Awards Category Quiz
Not sure which category to enter in this year’s Skift IDEA Awards? Take our quick quiz to find the perfect fit and get a chance to win a trophy, stage time at Skift Global Forum, editorial features, and more!
Announcing the First Round of Speakers for This Year’s Skift Global Forum
The first round of speakers for Skift Global Forum have been announced, featuring top leaders from Booking Holdings, Royal Caribbean, IHG, Certares, Air India, Sensei, Six Senses, Revolution LLC, and Intrepid Travel. These industry visionaries will explore the future of travel across innovation, investment, and sustainability.