Wed.Oct 16, 2024

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The Dream Deal: Uber Exploring Buying Expedia, Says FT

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Skift Take: This seems to be a trial balloon. No active talks are underway. But it makes intuitive sense given Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's past and current ties with Expedia.

Travel 349
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Expedia’s ‘Phenomena Tourism’ Trend: 5 Tips for Destination Marketers

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Skift Take: In 2025, some remote locations will enjoy more popularity because they offer access to celestial events, animal migrations, and other natural experiences. Here are 5 tips for destination marketers to capitalize on the growing interest.

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How China, Japan and India Are Shaping the Asian Hotel Market

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Skift Take: The hotel sector in the Asia Pacific is doing better than before, but filling rooms — especially with business events — will take a bit longer.

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Hotel Execs Are Upbeat About 2025 – 5 Trends They’re Talking About

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Skift Take: Lower interest rates could jumpstart transactions and development next year, but the industry isn't out of the woods yet.

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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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Premier Inn: 5-Year Plan And Converting Restaurants to Hotel Rooms

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Skift Take: The most intriguing of Premier Inn's plans is to replace many of Whitbread's restaurants with mini-hotels. While this tactic is only a small part of the brand's overall growth plan, it highlights how hotels are outperforming restaurants.

Hotels 278
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Airbnb Launches Host and Co-Host Matchmaker Service

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Skift Take: Airbnb's expanded co-hosting service aims to make it easier for hosts to manage their homes, and to increase supply in the process.

Services 264