“Travel companion” Grab clearly isn’t ready to say goodbye at the border. With its cross-border taxi pilot, Grab is stretching the definition of “last mile” into an international one, keeping travelers in-app the entire way.
Vivek Bhogaraju doesn’t follow AI hype. He tracks where capital moves, and right now it’s flowing toward agentic AI that is starting to dismantle legacy hospitality tech.
Airline failures are an accepted part of the industry rough-and-tumble in many countries. Spirit's collapse is forcing a fresh look at the costs and benefits of America's protectionist instincts.
Managing rooming lists is the "most hated job in hotels" because much of the manual workflow involved hasn't meaningfully changed in years. Hivr and Radisson are using AI to go after a problem most others have ignored.
In response to global uncertainty and pricing pressures, some medical meeting planners are prioritizing destinations that can reduce risk around attendance and engagement — and the largest city in Victoria, Australia is increasingly part of that mix, combining accessibility with a deep base of medical expertise.
Spirit said it explored every possible option to stay in business, but it was left with no other choice to liquidate because it did not have a sufficient amount of cash.
Khosrowshahi said there's the usual tension with partners about Uber's travel ambitions, and he obliquely cited Expedia's shortcomings post-booking. If Uber gains traction in travel, you can expect Khosrowshahi to one day step away from the Expedia board, and all of those conflicts to get exacerbated.
On Monday’s Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, and Brandreth Canaley celebrate the show’s 500th episode and break down how travel platforms are expanding beyond booking…