Tue.Jun 06, 2023

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Priceline Partnering with Google on New AI Tools

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Considering Booking Holdings' close relationship with Google historically, it's no surprise that Priceline went with Google Cloud for its generative AI integrations. Now, who's next?

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NYU Conference: STR upgrades 2023 forecast, with ADR and RevPAR set to increase

Hotel Management

STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the 2023 United States hotel forecast, released at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York this week (June 5). While top-line performance advances, growing operating expenses are projected to limit profit growth over the remainder of the year. The occupancy projection for this year was lowered 0.2% from the previous forecast, but projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR

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Marriott Sees Experiences as Lure to Boost Hotel Loyalty Program

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Points as a form of loyalty isn't for everybody, as rewards are not always immediately accessible — but Marriott is looking to change that.

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India Daily: IndiGo to Beat Air India With Record 500-Jet Order

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A series of mammoth airplane orders is turning India into one of the hottest markets for planemakers. What remains to be seen is if it can continue to maintain a similar proportion of aircraft deliveries in the future.

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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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Ajman Becomes Latest Emirate to Permit Short-Term Rentals

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Given that hotels and short-term rentals are competing for the same target audience, one cannot ignore the competitive dynamics between these two industries.

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Hotel CEOs Are Loving Limited Rooms and High Prices

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The good times will keep rolling for the hotel sector, according to its CEOs. They make a compelling case.

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