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Expedia CEO Looks to AI to ‘Rebalance’ Dependence on Google

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Skift Take: The travel industry has long hoped for something to counter-balance the pecking order in Big Tech. It's not assured, but this time around generative AI could make it happen.

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How to Follow All the AI in Travel Headlines

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Skift Take: Read the top travel news headlines for the past week and learn how to always get the latest insights about travel and AI innovations.

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Hoshino Resorts Wants to Take Japanese Hospitality Overseas

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Skift Take: Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, doesn't follow the crowd. He's taking steps to combat overtourism and brand bloat in Japan while testing travel subscriptions. And he wants to bring Japanese inns to America.

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Full Video: Accor Deputy CEO at Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

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Skift Take: Accor is focused on setting itself apart by offering more than just a place to stay. Jean-Jacques Morin, a top Accor executive, discussed that and more at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.

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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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Short-Term Rentals Find an Ally in Build-For-Rent Developers

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Skift Take: Built-for-rent projects get a lot of hype, and sure, they suit the socio-economic environment of a tight housing market and a renter-friendly one. But worries about growing inequalities and elusive home ownership persist.

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Skift India Daily: Adventure Tourism Operators Need to Improve Safety Measures

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Skift Take: Bungy jumping, scuba diving and paragliding may offer a lifetime of unmatched thrills, but are tour operators selling these thrills playing by the rulebook?