Google Exec on Adapting Tech for the Changing Travel Consumer
Google has the data to understand exactly how the travel industry has changed post-pandemic — and how its technology needs to change with it.
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.
Oracle Hospitality Wants to Bring More Hotels Into the Cloud
It is mind boggling to think about how needlessly difficult hoteliers' jobs can be because of old technology. The hotel industry is definitely late to make an upgrade, but better late than never.
Placemakr Raises $65 Million for Apartment-Hotel Rental Platform
Startups this week cover renting apartments as hotels, hotel tech, airline retail, fintech for travelers, and an aircraft that flies only over water.
Expedia and Kayak Offer Early Convergence of ChatGPT and Travel Booking
This is one of the earliest examples of the coming convergence of conversational AI and travel booking, even if it is crude in this new launch from ChatGPT.
Google Bard’s Travel Planning Capability Is Same as ChatGPT’s — Unimpressive
Google released Bard this week but has yet to integrate generative AI into its search engine as Microsoft has done with Bing and ChatGPT. But the workings of Bing’s travel itinerary suggestions are less than ideal, so Google has time to catch up.
Google Releases Bard, the Generative AI Rival to ChatGPT
Google is starting to release the chatbot Bard, its rival to ChatGPT.
The Real Reasons Behind Air Travel Baggage Delays
More airline debacles and their resulting luggage delays are almost a guarantee. While a full revamp of the baggage handling system is far away, industry leaders are trying to piece together tech solutions to help in the meantime.
Bach Raises $9 Million for Bachelorette Party Booking Platform
Bach is curating trips for bachelorette parties, while seven Airbnb veterans decided to start Landfolk and do their own thing in Denmark.
GPT-4 Is Here: Can Travel Companies Keep Up With Fast-Advancing AI?
The quick ChatGPT update exemplifies the rapid advancement of AI and how easily new work can be left in the dust.
Roami Raises $14 Million for Group Travel Vacation Rental Platform
Roami has a unique approach for acquiring short-term rentals units, and Doroni Aerospace wants to make personal aircraft that can be stored in a two-car garage.