IDEAS: GuideGeek Launches AI-powered Travel Assistant on Instagram
GuideGeek, the AI travel assistant powered by Matador Network, has now launched on Instagram.
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.
Skift Webinar: How Will Technology Shape the Next 5 Years of Travel and Hospitality?
In a recent webinar, Amazon Web Services (AWS) joined Skift to explore how cloud technology can unlock foundational innovation for travel and hospitality companies across their organizations.
Sponsored Trip.com Releases Upgraded Trip Planning AI Chatbot
Trip.com beat its biggest competitors in the West with the release of a generative AI chatbot early this year, and the company beat them again with its first major chatbot upgrade.
Mondee Adds Mobile App and AI Chatbot for Travel Booking
A mobile app, online shopping cart, and easier group travel booking are highlights in a world of outdated tech for travel agents.
Tripadvisor Tests AI-Based Experiences and Dining Planner
Tripadvisor's generative AI entry is playing to its strengths — tours and activities, and restaurant reservations. Hotels? Maybe they'll get added later.
TUI Group’s AI Chatbot Is First of Several Pilots
TUI Group is one of the first companies to test how it can use a generative AI chatbot to help consumers search through its own portfolio of products.
Expedia Plans AI Tweaks, Officially Launches ‘One Key’ Loyalty Program in U.S.
As earning and burning points on vacation rentals become the norm, maybe even Airbnb will launch a loyalty program one day.
Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Hotel Pricing
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel pricing and AI, San Francisco’s tourism challenges, and India’s cricket hotel push.
Hotel Experts Say AI Will Make Room Pricing More Profitable
Most talk about generative AI is bombastic. Yes, today's tech has accuracy and security issues. But that will be resolved within a few years. The tech will then transform hotel revenue management.
Skift India Report: Ixigo Launches ChatGPT-Powered Travel Itinerary Tool
While this is just the beginning, can we trust an AI chatbot with all our travel plans just yet? Well, humans are the best guides for now.