Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Skift Daily Briefing
Episode: Hilton’s Optimism, Navan’s AI Clients and Airbnb’s ChatGPT Caution
Description: Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta predicts a new growth phase for the U.S. hotel sector, citing easing inflation, stable tax policy, and upcoming events like the World Cup, though corporate travel remains below pre-pandemic levels. Navan, a corporate travel and expense company, counts major AI firms OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic among its clients as it prepares for a $960 million IPO and a $6.45 billion valuation. Meanwhile, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky believes AI tools like ChatGPT won’t replace online travel agencies but sees potential for future integration once the technology matures.
Connect with Skift
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/...