Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: In India, weddings get the grand stage while education waits in the wings.

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Lodging

JULY 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.—AHLA Foundation announced its third annual No Room for Trafficking Summit will take place on July 30, 2024, the same day as the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. At last year’s No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Summit, the inaugural grantees of the NRFT Survivor Fund were announced, including Safe House Project, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), Restore NYC, Inc., University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Cente

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Boeing executives will be hoping that the Spirit AeroSystems deal helps it regain the narrative following production quality concerns.

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Hotel Management

JULY 1, 2024

Landmark WA hotel Hyatt Regency Perth is set to close its doors next month after 36 years in operation with its Singapore-based owner Tuan Sing Holdings Limited seeking to embark on a new hospitality direction. Tuan Sing Holdings announced on Monday that the existing management agreement with Hyatt Hotels will be terminated on August 31, 2024, at which point the property will cease to operate as a hotel.

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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

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: In one of his first sit down interviews since taking on the new job, Pieper tells Skift how he navigates such a challenging brief.

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Lodging

JULY 1, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to grow in new European markets and build on Hyatt’s momentum in the region. This move builds on the collaboration that Hyatt and Lindner entered into in 2022, which increased Hyatt’s brand footprint in Germany and Europe, with the subsequent integration of most Lindner Hotels & Resorts and me and all hotels into […] The post Hyatt Acquir

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: The Skift Travel Health Index reveals a slowdown of the car rental sector despite a travel industry rebound, suggesting a price-sensitive market and a potential shift towards alternative transportation post-pandemic.

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days.

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Skift Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Indian travelers are becoming an important source travel market across the world. A new report highlights the preferences of the high net worth traveler base and what they are willing to spend on.

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