Travel in city New York, county Summit

Many of the travel booking platforms that experimented with generative AI tools early are now releasing second or third versions of that tech. 

Like any emerging technology, AI is not a foregone conclusion. Realizing its full potential in travel will require bold action within companies and collaboration between them.

Guesty could go public as soon as next year. 

Airbnb postings in New York have dwindled after a new law effectively shut down most units. And Jay Carney, global head of policy and communications at the platform, says he loves talking about it. 

Tech is vital to the future of successful vacation-rental businesses, but it won’t solve everything. 

Microsoft has invested billions of dollars into OpenAI, making it part owner and giving it early access to the generative AI technology. 

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit, set to take place in New York City on June 4.

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You read it here first: Swiss travel investor Viadi Group has acquired British luxury villa rental marketplace, Edge Retreats. 

When we said Skift is committed to our coverage of short-term rentals, we meant it. Ahead of the sold-out Short-Term Rental Summit in New York City, we’re launching the Skift Short-Term Rental Report, a premium newsletter that will hit your inbox three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) starting June 13.