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Short-Term Rentals
Google likely will introduce advertising to these listings eventually, but it can afford to take its time.
Dennis Schaal | 6 months ago
Tour Operators
The lack of digital connectivity in the tours and activities sector concerns more than racing to get more tour operators online. It is about adding the right digital approach for that particular tour operator's business.
Selene Brophy | 7 months ago
Online Travel
Kudos to Google for bringing some diversity into the leadership of Google Travel. Left unanswered is whether the leadership changes portend any strategic shifts.
Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago
Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Google Travel changes, green travel in India, and Worldia's new funding.
Rashaad Jorden | 11 months ago
Google Travel just got a tiny bit less sticky because Gmail users could easily find their past, present and upcoming trips there all in one place. The feature became a victim of bigger and more important priorities.
Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago
Alphabet officials didn't mention ChatGPT, Bing or Microsoft during the company's first quarter earnings call. But like modern-day bards, they gave an impassioned defense of their abilities to meet the artificial intelligence challenge.
Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago
The mobile swipeable story format has taken over social media, and now it has come to Google Travel, as well. It’s not groundbreaking, but it gives users an option to search for hotels in a way they may prefer.
Justin Dawes | 1 year ago
Google is actively taking a new look at its business priorities, propelled by companywide bets on artificial intelligence. Google Travel is clearly an important part of its advertising business, but will it be as shiny as others?
Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago
Why doesn't Google promote Google Travel as a one-stop shop? The layoffs at Google Flights show there's too much ad revenue in play on the Google.com side of the flights business to merit such an all-in approach.
Superapps and connected trips would take a hit if Google were forced to self-immolate. However, competition would flourish if authorities curtail Google bias.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 2 years ago
