Justin Dawes

Justin is Skift's Travel Tech Reporter, where he covers the way to the future of global travel industry. Prior, he was a tech reporter for American City Business Journals in Albany. A Michigan native, Justin is living as a digital nomad for now. Work aside, Justin has a passion for travel, writing, arts, food, and culture.

Latest Stories

Travel Technology

Blackstone to Invest in Hotel Tech Company, M3 – ‘Many More’ Deals to Come

There's a lot of opportunity for strategic growth investment in travel tech, and Blackstone wants to jump in.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Travel Technology

Oneworld Builds AI Flight Booking Tool with Google and Former IBM Exec

Carrie Tharp, vice president of strategic industries for Google Cloud, said in April to expect a lot more AI projects in travel. Here's another.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Travel Technology

Booking.com, Amex GBT, Airbnb, Tripadvisor: What Travel Execs Are Saying About AI

Big travel companies have the resources to plan major tech overhauls to integrate AI, but it's taking longer than some had expected.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Startups

Travel Startups Raised $240 Million This Week

One startup fundraise this week — the largest yet this year — also outdid the top two deals in 2023 by GetYourGuide and Klook.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Travel Technology

Flyr Raises $295 Million, Largest Travel Tech Deal This Year

Flyr is using the funding to support growth and scale the company, which saw recurring revenue growth of 290% over the last 12 months.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO: A New AI-Powered App Will Take ‘Years’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky originally predicted that a fully redeveloped app — with AI at the center — would already have been released. Now, he's saying it'll take years.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Online Travel

Tripadvisor’s Flagship Brand Saw Revenue Decline Accelerate With Google Search Changes a Factor

Tripadvisor's flagship brand is declining, so that's why it's focusing on the next iteration of the company.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Online Travel

Federal Judge Rules Google Is a Monopolist, Stifles Search Engine Competition

Booking Holdings and Expedia spend billions of dollars each year to have their websites prioritized within Google search results pages, so any overcharging would hit them hard.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Startups

Bilt Rewards Raises $150 Million to Turn Rent Payments Into Travel: Startup Funding Roundup

Bilt lets users earn points for rent payments and exchange them for travel, and it's growing fast.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago

Airlines

Amadeus Pushes Forward on Tech Initiative Despite American Airlines Setback

Amadeus isn’t relying on the business from its next-generation distribution tech for now. It’s up to airlines to choose how they want to use it.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago