AI in Travel

Is ChatGPT a gift or a threat to travel startups? Two travel insiders sit down to talk listeners through the possibilities.

Generative AI is poised to transform the travel industry. True, there’s plenty of hype out there. But even after Skift Research separates the chaff from the wheat, we find that a multi-billion dollar opportunity still remains.

Based on the company's claims, Journera's product could answer travel company prayers for better connectivity — but as with any startup, the trick is getting potential clients to agree.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at New York City’s new tourism challenges, AI-powered Google Maps, and an old solution to selling travel.

"Conversational search is about to get wildly useful and cleverly orchestrated across maps, points of interest, personalization, geo-location and enriched content."

The travel industry has long hoped for something to counter-balance the pecking order in Big Tech. It's not assured, but this time around generative AI could make it happen.

Read the top travel news headlines for the past week and learn how to always get the latest insights about travel and AI innovations.

All the startups that raised money want to help their clients, whether they're airlines, hotels, or suppliers, do away with manual tasks and automate.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to transform sectors across the travel industry. This newsletter will keep you informed every step of the way.

Skift has been following the unfolding relationship between generative AI and the travel industry, but this is only the beginning.