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JetZero Wins $235 Million Contract from U.S. Air Force for Next-Gen Jet

JetZero is one of multiple aircraft startups with promises of low or zero emissions that have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in recent months.

Reuters, Skift | 4 days ago

News Blog

Juniper Group Acquires Hotel Tech Startup Vervotech

Vervotech, a startup that manages hotel room data, is the latest in a string of travel tech acquisitions by Juniper Group. Juniper Group said Friday that it acquired the India-based startup. Terms were not disclosed. Vervotech’s platform analyzes hotel booking data to remove duplicate listings across suppliers, a problem that can lead to inaccuracies and…

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

Travel Technology

Planning Travel With Artificial Intelligence

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at AI travel planning, Chinese tour group resurgence, and American Air’s new European routes.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 days ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Red Sea Global Unveils a 3D Printed 5G Tower at Six Senses Resort

Red Sea Global and Zain KSA have unveiled the world's first zero-carbon 5G network, which is powered by 100% renewable energy. Credit: Red sea Global The tower, which is located at Six Senses Southern Dunes resort at The Red Sea, will bring guests 'the highest speeds for 5G connectivity in the region' according to a…

Adam Stacey | 5 days ago

Travel Technology

We Tried the Travel Plugins on ChatGPT Plus: What Worked, What Didn’t

While the ChatGPT Plus platform is not reliable even when plugged into real-time data from travel websites, the setup bring users another step toward the future of travel planning and booking.

Justin Dawes | 5 days ago

Travel Technology

Mondee Buys Its Fourth Company This Year

Mondee is venturing down an unbeaten path by targeting travel influencers, and it seems to be making investors a little uneasy.

Justin Dawes | 7 days ago

Meetings

What the Hopin Implosion Tells Us About Virtual Events Now

The fire sale of virtual event company Hopin for a mere $15 million highlights the decline of the once-promising pandemic era unicorn, and raises questions about the future of virtual events in the broader events industry.

Jose Marmolejos | 2 weeks ago

Skift Research

India on the Move: A Traveler Survey

India's distinction as the world's most populous nation resonates with a growing desire among its people to travel more.

2 weeks ago

News Blog

Travelport Integrates Corporate Booking Tool Following Deem Acquisition

Travelport has completed the integration of corporate booking tool Deem, which it acquired earlier this year. Travelport — along with its two larger competitors, public companies Amadeus and Sabre — primarily act as marketplaces to connect airlines and travel agents. While Amadeus and Sabre have had in-house corporate travel booking tools in recent years, Travelport…

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Ask Skift: What Is AI’s Impact on Travel?

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering how travel brands operate, and here's a look at a few ways the rapidly booming technology has already done so.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago