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The United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Own Las Vegas

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership Podcast – Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals – Episode 1

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Welcome to the “exciting” world of hotel accounting policy manuals and internal control reviews. Having a set of “rules for the road” is an essential tool that any hotel needs to be successful. Join us and explore what you need to know to get cracking! Listen Here Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format PURCHASE HERE Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course: [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below.

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China Further Expands Visa-Free List to Include 5 More Countries

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China’s new visa-free program shows just how eager it is to bring back tourists. It’s already drawing in new visitors, but reaching pre-pandemic numbers is still a challenge. The real question is: can they keep travelers coming back? These relaxed visa rules are a great start, but turning them into long-term success will take more effort.

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Keeping the construction process unimpeded

eHotelier

When you’re managing a construction team, you have so much on your plate that hurdles and obstructions to the regular running of things can seem more disastrous than they initially appear.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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One Year Later: How October 7 Impacted Tourism in the Middle East

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's been a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict started. With no end in sight, the conflict continues to drag down tourism growth in Jordan and Egypt.

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Why Simplifying Group Bookings Is the Secret to Business Hotel Success

Refine

Group bookings are vital for business hotels, but outdated, fragmented systems complicate the process. Managing accommodation, meeting spaces, and event services across multiple platforms often results in errors, wasted time, and client dissatisfaction. By adopting integrated technology, hotels can simplify operations, minimize mistakes, and improve profitability, ensuring they meet growing demand and operate more efficiently.

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Cornell: The state of gender equality in the hospitality industry

Hospitality Today

The new study uncovers the ways organizations are addressing gender equality, while providing a reference point to measure for future progress

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Holiday travelers less concerned about hotel prices

Hospitality Today

Americans traveling for the holidays this year are increasingly tech-savvy, and many will use loyalty to cut costs, according to PwC's Holiday Outlook 2024

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China’s travel industry faces reality check of ‘worst ever’ season

Hospitality Today

Strong contract between an optimistic picture painted by China's travel data and consumers reluctant to spend amid broader economic fears

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IATA warns rising passenger numbers could cause 'infrastructure crunch

Hospitality Today

IATA reported strong passenger demand growth and record load factors in August, but warned of a potential airport "capacity crunch"

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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TUI leads online growth in UK travel booking market

Hospitality Today

The company has established itself as the market leader in the UK travel booking industry, with a 24% increase in online visibility over the past year