The Future of AI in Travel

October 2, 2023

The Future of AI and Travel: 12 Industry Leaders Explain the Impact

Executives speaking at the Skift Global Forum 2023 had no shortage of opinions about how AI will affect travel. Here are their most noteworthy predictions.

Marriott's Investor Day: 5 Top Slides From the Hotel Giant's Presentation

Marriott recently held a four-hour event for investors that included 144 slides. Here are 5 of the most eye-catching ones.

United Pilots Approve Contract with 40% Wage Increases

Pilots at United are the last of the Big Three U.S. carriers to ratify a new contract.

How Travel Rewards Programs Improve Employee Compliance and Save Money

Companies that incentivize business travelers to book less expensive trips can increase policy compliance and save the company money — a win-win-win for corporate travel, finance, and employees.

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Airbnb CEO on 'Essentially' Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

Podcast: Breeze Founder and CEO David Neeleman

Breeze Airways founder and CEO, and perennial airline entrepreneur, David Neeleman sat down for a wide ranging conversation with Brian Sumers at the Skift Global Forum in New York last week.

Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Brief government shutdowns haven't typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can.

Carnival Cruise: No Signs of Consumer Spending Slowdown

Carnival Cruise executives don't see the macroeconomic slowdown everybody is talking about.

The Future of Luxury? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods.

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