Thu.May 23, 2024

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ChatGPT, Google, and Meta Want to Own Your Next Trip

Skift Blog

Skift Take: OpenAI, Google, and Meta all envision their chatbots as being digital assistants for travel and more. They're not perfect yet, but they're getting closer.

Travel 336
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Chase Travel Is Growing as Fast as Booking Holdings But Faces ‘Headwinds’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If a soft economy is causing luxury travelers to limit their discretionary spending, that's sour news for Chase Travel in the short term. But over the long term, Chase Travel and some of its banking peers are trending upwards in travel.

Travel 331
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Travelsoft Acquires Three Travel Tech Companies 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The CEO of Travelsoft said earlier this month that more acquisitions were coming.

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JetBlue’s Latest Bid For Growth: A Codeshare With British Airways

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If approved, the codeshare would be JetBlue’s most significant partnership since a federal judge struck down the Northeast Alliance.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Indian Travelers Hit New Spending Peak: How Much They Spent Overseas

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Of course, we know that Indians are traveling more than ever, but nothing like statistics to highlight just how significant travel spending has become.

Travel 312
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Beaches and Rural Destinations Popular for Memorial Day Vacation Rentals

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It may not be surprising that beach destinations are a popular choice to ring in the summer, but rustic stays are also of interest.

Tourism 311
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IndiGo is Launching Business Class by Year-End — Here’s What We Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With a business class configuration, is it still possible to call IndiGo a low-cost carrier?

Business 290