Skift Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Skift Take: The 24 weekly commercial flights between the U.S. and China, compared to an estimated 350 flights before the pandemic, speak volumes about the relations between the two countries.
Lodging
JUNE 29, 2023
The bleisure travel trend, the new normal and updated technology were major points of emphasis during the opening panel discussion at the inaugural Hospitality Show in Las Vegas as executives discussed how today’s customers are changing and expectations have shifted. John Murray, president/CEO, Sonesta International Hotels; Leslie Hale, president/CEO, RLJ Lodging Trust; and Jay Caiafa, COO, IHG, discussed the aforementioned topics and more during a panel entitled “The Demand Generation: Asking F
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Skift Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Skift Take: In the face of escalating tourism competition across Southeast Asia, Philippines is diving headfirst into the notion that love is what makes the world go around. The archipelago is wholeheartedly capitalizing on this powerful sentiment to propel its tourism sector to new heights.
Hotel Management
JUNE 29, 2023
Australia’s boutique hotel market is booming amid increased demand for unique and personalised stays. According to a new report by CBRE Viewpoint, “the tables have turned” on the boutique sector which had previously stuggled to match the high performance of the traditional ‘big box’ offering. CBRE’s market analysis found that boutique properties have outperformed ‘big box’ international hotels on occupancy levels, Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar)
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
Skift Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Skift Take: Maybe hotels should focus first on the basics, like getting on the cloud and ditching cable TV. But having fun products like robots is, at the very least, good for marketing.
Skift Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is heading back to Skift Global Forum for the third consecutive year - and we can’t wait to hear all the big product changes coming for the company’s AI-driven future.
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