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Meet the New Face of German Tourism: An AI Travel Influencer Named Emma

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Germany aspires to set the standard for AI's future in destination marketing. However, we wonder whether Germany's new AI influencer can actually build an audience and earn their trust. Those tasks are challenging even for humans.

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Brittain Grows Management Footprint With Provident Partnership

Lodging

Having long ago carved its niche within the South Carolina region with a number of full-service properties, Brittain Resorts & Hotels is expanding its management footprint with its sights set on further growth. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based management firm—which was launched in 1943—recently partnered with Provident Hotels & Resorts to third-party manage its portfolio of eight hotels and resorts located throughout Florida.

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Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions  

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.

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Japan Tourism Sets Yet Another Record As Visitor Spending Exceeds Last Year’s High

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The tourism sun is shining bright over Japan as visitor numbers and revenues reach an all-time high in 2024. The challenge: sustaining the growth through 2025.

Tourism 299
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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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Is Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Worth the Wait?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.

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Jordan Tourism Drops From Summer High

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Jordan had a good summer for tourism, but that didn't last long.

Tourism 278