Ads arrive inside ChatGPT, cruise industry leadership puts emissions front and center, and travel demand shows signs of becoming more selective — not weaker.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down what advertising inside conversational AI could mean for travel distribution, why Carnival’s CEO stepping into the top role at CLIA signals a sharper climate focus for cruising, and how AI is reshaping loyalty as travelers optimize for price, timing, and convenience in 2026.
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OpenAI is Testing ChatGPT Ads — Travel Brands Should Pay Attention
Carnival CEO to Lead Cruise Group, Says Emissions Cuts Are a Priority
The Rebalancing of Travel and Decline of Brand Loyalty
Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
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