About this episode
Hotel tech moves toward autonomous operations, Apple prepares to turn Siri into a true AI chatbot, and United weighs in on how a proposed credit-card interest cap could reshape airline loyalty economics.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why Mews’ $300 million raise signals a shift toward AI-run hotel operations, what Apple’s next move means for travel booking inside conversational assistants, and why United believes new credit rules could hit its competitors harder than itself.
Articles Referenced:
Mews Raises $300 Million to Prove AI Can Run Hotel Operations
Google’s Advice for Travel Brands: Forget Generic Keywords, AI Can Read Your Photos
United CEO: 10% Credit Card Cap Would Hit Rivals Harder
Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
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