Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise
Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.
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.
Priceline Testing OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Tech for ‘Penny’ Chatbot
Priceline is among a handful of companies testing OpenAI's new voice tech. Priceline envisions that its future voicebot will be able to accompany a traveler through an entire trip.
13 Travel Startups Raise $600 Million in 2 Weeks
Twelve’s massive total fundraise of $645 million shows that the company is positioning itself for a future where alternative jet fuels aren’t just trendy, but essential. Skift has now reported 16 travel startups that have raised over $100 million so far this year.
Mews Secures $100 Million Loan for More M&A: ‘The Market Is Ripe for Consolidation’
The hotel tech market is ripe for consolidation, and Mews wants to take advantage.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Live AI-Powered Voice Translation Is Coming
We haven't been able to test Meta's live translation, so we can't say how seamless it will be. But development of these products is coming fast.
11 Travel Tech Acquisitions in 3 Months — See the List
With backing from private equity and venture capital, multiple travel tech companies have said this year that more acquisitions are coming.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘I Never Called it Founder Mode’
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another.
Where Certares Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services.
New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools
Some parts of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more.
Airbnb’s Future: Not Just Short-Term Rentals, Not Just Travel
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel.