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.
AI in Travel
Skift’s own Ask Skift AI deep search tool gives readers extensive insight into the business of travel by training artificial intelligence on the complete archives of Skift, Skift Research, Airline Weekly, Skift Meetings, Daily Lodging Report, and Skift Live events.
Fetcherr Closes $90 Million Funding Round to Help Airlines Create Fares You’ll Want to Book
What does it take to get passengers to click that airline "book" button? Fetcherr claims its AI-infused tech is helping airlines get better at it.
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.
Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel
Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI.
Travel Venture Capital Hit a Decade Low in 2023: Where the Growth Is Now – Skift Research
Travel venture capital hit a decade low of $2.9 billion in 2023, but early 2024 signals a rebound with increased investments from Asia and the Middle East and a focus on experiences and AI.
Travel Tech Startup Lighthouse Buys HQ Revenue in Talent Grab
Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent and technology acquisition rather than accumulating customer lists.
Here’s How AI Can Help Fix Business Travel. Eventually
Mastercard found that nine in 10 travel decision-makers plan on investing in AI and machine learning to improve processes and personalize travel for employees.
TravelPerk Sees Corporate Travel Bouncing Back, But Not for All
TravelPerk, the business travel management startup, says corporate trip spending will regain 2019 levels by year-end. But not every company is along for the ride.
Travel AI Strategies, Orient Express Revival and Thailand’s Scrapped Tourist Fee
Today's podcast looks at travel's relationship with AI, LVHM's new Orient Express push, and Thailand's change in fee plans.
A Deep Dive Into Crafting a Data and AI Playbook in Travel
AI is only as good as the data that feeds it and the human ingenuity that drives it. This is not the time to retreat or watch from the sidelines. Travel has a narrow window of opportunity to engage, learn, and invest in data and AI. Teams playing the long game will benefit from the head start and drive innovation for the industry.