Tue.Jul 25, 2023

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Expedia in Deal to Power Walmart Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Walmart is a giant retailer but it's possible Hopper was a more meaningful client for Expedia. At any rate, Walmart is potentially a significant win, and at least it isn't a competitor.

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La Vie to open new-build boutique hotel next month as part of $65 million Surry Hills project

Hotel Management

La Vie Hotels and Resorts is expanding its portfolio of boutique hotels with the opening of a new-build hotel in Sydney’s Surry Hills next month. Owned by Cienna Group and managed by La Vie, Adge Hotel and Residences is an architecturally designed hotel that sits alongside the former Cambridge Hotel, which will also rebrand to Adge as part of a $65 million transformation of the site.

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Skift Webinar: How Will Technology Shape the Next 5 Years of Travel and Hospitality?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a recent webinar, Amazon Web Services (AWS) joined Skift to explore how cloud technology can unlock foundational innovation for travel and hospitality companies across their organizations.

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Airlines’ Stocks Tumble After Alaska’s Flat Forecast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Alaska Air Group's projected flat revenue growth is a major factor why shares dropped for some major U.S. carriers, another setback for an industry still fighting to make a full recovery from the pandemic.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Hilton Launched a Mega Ad Blitz a Year Ago. Did it Work?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton undertook a partial rebrand last year. Early data suggests that the massive ad blitz, which contrasted hotels with alternative accommodations, is paying off.

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Hopper Shows No Quit After Expedia Breakup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hopper is just fine with its fintech strategy – despite the Expedia breakup – confident in the value of its products and features, and ready to explore new relationships in the travel industry.

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