Oracle Hospitality Exec on Its AI Plan in ‘Every Single Release’
Oracle Hospitality has transferred thousands of hotels to its new tech system, and there are thousands more in the pipeline.
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.
GrowthCurve Capital Buys Duetto in Bet on Hotel Rate Setting Tech
GrowthCurve is acquiring Duetto from Warburg Pincus affiliates and other shareholders.
Microsoft Exec Shares Xbox Lessons for Hotel Owners
Microsoft sees a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant and a digital ID, and travel companies with permission can tap into that data to create personalized experiences.
IHG’s Chief Tech Officer Shares ‘Missteps’ and Lessons Learned
There were dozens of people waiting in line to speak with Dan Blanchard after his hour-long HITEC presentation, half of which was an audience Q&A. He has learned a lot over his four years as chief tech officer for IHG, and people were clearly interested in hearing about it.
Six Flags and Cedar Fair set Merger Date, Name C-Suite and Headquarters
The combined company will operate more than 50 parks and properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
TravelPerk Acquires AmTrav, Doubling U.S. Revenue
TravelPerk has joined a group of business travel companies making acquisitions this year, and industry decision makers say there are more to come.
Former Airbnb Execs Back Subletting Startup in NYC
Short-term rental regulations in New York City have harmed some businesses, but here's an example of a startup whose founders said the rules have helped.
Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million
Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.
15 Travel Tech Acquisitions in 10 Weeks — ‘The Real Action Is Yet to Come’
Mergers and acquisitions in travel tech are heating up, and experts say it won't stop any time soon.
Apple’s Siri Is Getting Better AI. How That Works for Trip Planning
Generative AI is going directly into the iPhone. It helps with travel a little right now, but that's only the beginning.