We Tested the New ChatGPT Search Engine for a Trip to London — What Worked, What Didn’t
ChatGPT is now a better place to start making travel plans, but finalizing those plans still needs to happen the traditional way.
Justin is Skift’s Travel Tech Reporter, where he covers the way to the future of global travel industry. Prior, he was a tech reporter for American City Business Journals in Albany. A Michigan native, Justin is living as a digital nomad for now. Work aside, Justin has a passion for travel, writing, arts, food, and culture.
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This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether.
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Nineteen travel startups raised $1.1 billion near the start of October. Then it slowed down.
Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions
Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.
Uber Launches Black-Car Service for Business Travelers
The head of Uber for Business says his margins are better than the non-business side, so Uber wants to triple-down on investment.
Joby Aviation Raises $500 Million from Toyota for Flying Taxis: Startup Funding Roundup
Joby Aviation and Toyota are among multiple transport companies that want to see flying taxis as part of everyday commercial travel. If everything stays on track, that could start becoming a reality in 2026.