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AI was all the rage at the Skift Global Forum this week, with the industry’s top executives revealing excitement, and uncertainty, as the tech takes center stage in travel.

What's next for Airbnb? How are the most important travel companies using AI? And do travelers have 'price fatigue'? Here's what we heard from more than two dozen executives at the Skift Global Forum.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks beds, bots and better travel experiences, and that’s just the beginning, as it eyes new businesses and AI expansions. 

Industry veterans Neil Jacobs and Alexandra Walterspiel say the sector's next winners will emphasize purpose over popularity. The winners will have brand clarity, intuitive service, and contemporary wellness.

Expedia Group's consumer brands aren't firing on all cylinders. It's a priority to rev them up.

If TSA does relax the liquids rule, it would be another step toward making travel less tedious.

Intrepid is betting that sustainability and profitability are not in conflict but increasingly intertwined. Its challenge now lies in scaling that message, especially in the U.S., while holding onto the values that set it apart.

CEO Jason Liberty says the cruise ship operator sits on ‘Himalayas’ of data and is ready to use the disruptive technology further.

An Oyo IPO has been rumored for years, but CEO Ritesh Agarwal's shifting tone signals momentum. A listing in India would spotlight how the world’s fastest-growing travel market is also producing global hospitality players with scale and ambition to match.

Airbnb is no longer dabbling in hotels. It’s betting big on independents as a growth engine.