Articles tagged “microsoft”

Announcements

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

Startups

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.

Justin Dawes | 4 months ago

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Online Travel

Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X

These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X

Hotels

Microsoft’s and Amadeus’ New AI Push

Today's podcast discusses Choice Hotels' growth, Amadeus and Microsoft's AI, and Inspirato's losses.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Microsoft’s and Amadeus’ New AI Push

Travel Technology

Amadeus and Microsoft Are Working on More AI Innovations — Here Are 3

Major companies that have resources to invest are starting to show the potential for generative AI in travel aside from chatbots alone.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Amadeus and Microsoft Are Working on More AI Innovations — Here Are 3

Travel Technology

Amadeus: Rising Revenue, Middle East Impact, Tech Innovations

Amadeus is doing much better regarding pandemic recovery compared to its biggest competitor.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Amadeus: Rising Revenue, Middle East Impact, Tech Innovations

Travel Technology

Amadeus and Microsoft Want to Make Air Travel More Like Amazon Shopping

Most agree that the airline industry needs an upgrade, but making it happen is the hard part.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Amadeus and Microsoft Want to Make Air Travel More Like Amazon Shopping

Short-Term Rentals

Loyalty Backlash Doesn’t Hurt Delta’s Bottom Line

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Delta's earnings, big tech's AI travel moves, and Airbnb's senior housing research.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Loyalty Backlash Doesn’t Hurt Delta’s Bottom Line

Travel Technology

Meta, Microsoft, AWS: Big Tech Reveals Travel-Related AI Projects

As the big tech companies reveal what they've been working on in travel, it raises questions about the longevity of small companies that have been working on similar projects.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Meta, Microsoft, AWS: Big Tech Reveals Travel-Related AI Projects

Travel Technology

Microsoft AI Upgrades: How They Help Tourists, Event Planners, and Business Travelers

Few of these features seem to have been designed with travel front-of-mind, except for the corporate booking tool — that's getting close to what travelers are asking for.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Microsoft AI Upgrades: How They Help Tourists, Event Planners, and Business Travelers