The Four Ways Kayak Is Using AI
Kayak is doing a lot of experiments with AI, not always in the most obvious ways.
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.
Hotel Tech Is Not Prepared For the Future: What Comes Next
"It is impossible to rip out and replace everything we've got, because we are an industry where we have fragmentation," one investor told us.
About to Miss a Connecting Flight? United Thinks AI Can Help You Make It in Time
When airlines face an issue, they don't just need to deal with passengers. They also need to worry about the crew and where the planes go next. United is hoping AI can help.
What It Means To Add Expedia’s Travel Assistant Romie to Your Group Chat
You can invite generative AI assistant Romie to join your travel-planning group chat. It’s too early to tell if it will be a welcome guest.
Marriott’s Not Selling Just Rooms Anymore – Inside Its Bet on AI
Marriott is looking to tap AI to reinvent itself as a travel retailer, letting customers create bespoke experiences much the way they do today when booking an airline ticket.
How Microsoft Is Deploying OpenAI’s Tech in Travel
Microsoft wants to help travel companies adopt generative AI, and many of those connections are coming through Amadeus.
Most Travel Spending Is Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom
Travelers may be catching up on international trips, but the pandemic set a precedent for exploring close by.
Headout Buys AI Startup Dabble to Boost Travel Experiences Search
In a strategic acquisition, Headout looks to enhance its AI capabilities by integrating Dabble.
Expedia, Kayak, HomeToGo: The AI Travel Race For Booking Platforms
None of the AI tools are as sharp as users may expect — but the companies that have begun experimenting likely are farther ahead than those that have not started at all.
How Google’s AI Could Change Travel: 4 Projects For Apps, Airlines, and Hotels
Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.