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U.S. Storm Chaos Grounds Flights, Agoda’s AI Wake-Up Call, Saudi Scales Back Vision 2030
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A massive winter storm slams U.S. air travel, triggering more than 10,000 flight cancellations and ripple effects nationwide. Agoda’s CEO delivers a blunt message on AI adoption as travel companies shift from testing to full-scale execution. And Saudi Arabia hits pause on parts of Vision 2030, signaling a recalibration from spectacle to feasibility.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down what travelers need to know, how OTAs are reorganizing around AI, and why Saudi’s mega-projects are entering a new phase of reality checks.
This episode is presented by Lodgify!
Articles Referenced:
- Winter Storm Slams U.S. — Airlines Cancel 10,000+ Flights
- From Vibe Coding to Exclusive LLM Deals: AI Takeaways From Agoda’s CEO
- Saudi’s Vision 2030: Neom Scale-Back and Winter Games Delay
- Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
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