Fri.Aug 02, 2024

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Booking.com on Its ‘Subpar’ U.S. Short-Term Rentals Biz: ‘We’re Not There Yet’

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Skift Take: Booking.com has been working on building up its U.S. supply of short-term rentals for several years, relying on relationships with property managers. Perhaps it needs to take on the more labor-intensive task of focusing on individual hosts. It won't be easy.

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Over 300 Companies Already Attending Skift Global Forum

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Skift Take: Skift Global Forum is just seven weeks away - take a look at who is planning to attend and make sure to add your company to the list.

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Atlantis Resorts Names New President for its Dubai Properties

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Paul Baker will be the new president of Atlantis Resorts in Dubai, according to an internal memo obtained by Skift.

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Sports Tourism and ‘Harvesting the Afterglow’ of the Olympics

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Skift Take: The Olympics provide host cities enormous exposure worldwide, but that doesn't mean they'll see a long-term tourism boost. We discuss how host cities can leverage the immense popularity of the Olympics in this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

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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