Articles tagged “google”

For today's podcast we look at Google's travel ads in AI tools, the new Disney destination, and what the Trump campaign spent on hotels.

This is the first time that the public can see Google testing ads for the future of AI-generated search results.

YouTube is obviously a major marketing channel for travel brands. Adding AI Overview in 'things to do' first, with other travel verticals to come, may keep users engaged within the Google ecosystem.

The latest court ruling citing Google's monopoly power came at a time when Google is facing more competition than ever.

If the two recent monopoly rulings against Google hold up upon appeal, Google could see business lines and tools getting sold off. New entrants may, in theory, ease the load for travel companies.

Never say never when it comes to airlines and online travel. After decades without, Southwest is now in Google Flights and Kayak, and Expedia is an authorized seller of Ryanair flights.

We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including the cost of United's credit cards and lounge memberships and how Google is utilizing AI.

Google may not be releasing a trip planner any time soon, but it's consistently rolling out various other trip features and AI integrations across products.

Skift has been arguing for more than a decade that Google creates an anti-competitive playing field by self-preferencing its own travel businesses over those of competitors. The European Commission's wheels are turning very slowly.

Google said that the tech is advancing quickly, and priorities change along with it.