Articles tagged “amazon web services”

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 | 1 month 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 | 2 months ago

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

Tourism

U.S. City Tourism Boards Want Suburban Visitors Back

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism marketing in top U.S. cities, Amazon's AI customer service tools, and Booking.com's new AI trip planner.

Rashaad Jorden | 5 months ago

U.S. City Tourism Boards Want Suburban Visitors Back

Travel Technology

Amazon Web Services Execs on AI ‘Hyper-Personalization’ in Travel

Advanced AI is expected to allow travel companies to provide a higher level of personalization than ever, and there's big value in that. 

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Amazon Web Services Execs on AI ‘Hyper-Personalization’ in Travel

News Blog

Ryanair and Lonely Planet Involved in New $100 Million AI Program by Amazon Web Services

The airline Ryanair and travel guide publisher Lonely Planet are taking part in a new $100 million program by Amazon Web Services to explore innovations in generative AI. AWS announced the Generative AI Innovation Center on Thursday with four partners, which also include sales tech company Highspot and communications platform Twilio. AWS said it is…

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago
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Airlines

Skift Aviation Forum Video: What’s Next for Aviation and Digital Transformation in 2023

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2022, we hear from Massimo Morin, global head of travel, Amazon Web Services, and Jason Birnbaum, chief information officer, United Airlines, about how aviation companies are emphasizing digital solutions to become more agile and pivot their businesses to be more efficient and innovative.

AWS for Travel and Hospitality + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: What’s Next for Aviation and Digital Transformation in 2023
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Travel Technology

The 2021 Digital Transformation Report: Spotlight on Europe

AWS and Skift’s 2021 Digital Transformation Report is a critical roadmap for the travel, aviation, and hospitality industries as they embrace emerging digital realities and opportunities. This article takes a closer look at travel companies in Europe and their responses to key trends and strategies for digital transformation.

AWS + Skift | 2 years ago

The 2021 Digital Transformation Report: Spotlight on Europe

Online Travel

Travelport Teams With Amazon Web Services to Support Travel Startups

The travel sector is recovering slowly and unevenly from the pandemic, so startups will need all the help they can get to thrive.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 2 years ago

Travelport Teams With Amazon Web Services to Support Travel Startups

Online Travel

Star Alliance Wants Amazon Web Services to Lift It Out of the Crisis

Star Alliance says its move to Amazon Web Services has let it more quickly enhance many passengers' processes. That's promising news because a lot of digital innovation is still needed for booking and traveling on international itineraries served by more than one carrier.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Star Alliance Wants Amazon Web Services to Lift It Out of the Crisis

Online Travel

Skift Global Forum Video: The State of Digital Transformation in Travel 2020

In this conversation from the 2020 Skift Global Forum, we speak with Choice Hotels and Amazon Web Services about the state of digital transformation in the travel and hospitality sector.

Skift | 3 years ago

Skift Global Forum Video: The State of Digital Transformation in Travel 2020