ChatGPT launches travel apps with Expedia and Booking.com
US: OpenAI has launched third-party apps within ChatGPT, starting with travel giants Expedia and Booking.com, allowing users to research and book trips directly through the chatbot. The move follows the launch of OpenAI’s new Apps SDK (software development kit), which enables developers to create integrated experiences within ChatGPT. The feature opens ChatGPT’s 800-million-strong user base […]
Hostaway launches generative AI response tool
Finland: Vacation rental property management software company Hostaway has launched AI Auto Reply, a native generative-AI tool designed to instantly create personalised responses to common inquiries.
Kayak unveils AI-powered tools for travel search
US: Travel metasearch engine Kayak has introduced a suite of artificial intelligence-driven features designed to enhance the travel planning experience. Among the innovations is “Kayak PriceCheck,” an image recognition tool that allows users to upload a screenshot of a flight itinerary from any site. The platform then scans hundreds of sites to determine if a […]
Former Airbnb employees launch local discovery app Bigfoot
US: Bigfoot, a new AI-powered tech startup, created by Airbnb alumni, has launched to transform how we discover new experiences in cities.
Skift STR Summit 2024: HVMB VP Jennifer Hsieh
US: Jennifer Hsieh, VP of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, speaks to STRz at the 2024 Skift Short Term Rental Summit.
Data and AI: Addressing key questions and tracking their potential
US: STRz looks at the key questions that were raised and addressed at the 2024 Skift Data & AI Summit and NYU International Hotel Investment Conference in New York City.
PriceLabs unveils AI Insights to simplify pricing decisions
US: Dynamic pricing and revenue management solution provider, PriceLabs, has unveiled ‘AI Insights’, its first application of Generative AI designed to transform detailed revenue management data into easy-to-understand text.
Stippl raises €575k for AI-driven trip planning curation
Netherlands: Amsterdam-based travel tech startup and social travel platform, Stippl, has announced that it has raised €575,000 in additional funding to curate experiences and travel planning driven by generative AI and accelerate its growth in Europe.
HVMB tests new Generative AI search tool
Worldwide: Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy has revealed that it is now testing a search with AI tool that will match travellers with their perfect home and destination based on a natural language search describing their desired vacation.
reAlpha unveils generative AI-powered product GENA
US: AI-powered real estate technology and investment company, reAlpha, has announced the commercial launch of GENA, formerly known as BnBGPT.