Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: IHG Hotels & Resorts sees a future in helping travelers plan their entire trip, not just where to stay.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: A Boeing engineer alleged he saw “people jumping on pieces of the airplane” when manufacturing the 787, making it prone to defects.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: Ben Drew took over Tripadvisor's Viator brand right as the pandemic began and helped guide the online travel seller into its first-ever profits. His departure comes at a pivotal time for the brand as it faces heavier competition.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: Employee wellness had often been an afterthought prior to the pandemic, but more companies are devoting resources to prevent staff from burnout during their work trips.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: The move may reflect a rising trend among hotel groups as tech beats traditional marketing in priority.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta led the pack among hotel executives with a total compensation of $56.8 million in 2023, followed closely by Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian at $56.4 million and Marriott's Anthony Capuano at $55.5 million.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: If you’re heading to the latest stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, you will likely need to book a flight and hotel. Expedia Group recently unveiled new data highlighting how its advertising tools enhance visibility for travel partners on their sites and can augment partner revenue during popular cultural events.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Skift Take: The fallout from SAS leaving the Star Alliance group of airlines will be felt far beyond Scandinavia, with SkyTeam partners such as Delta's SkyMiles program due to be the biggest winners.

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