Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.

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Business Travel Operations 355

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated.

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Branding Travel 293

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated.

Branding 246

Branding Travel 246

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: The "Hawaii of China" drew 26.8 million visitors in the first three months of the year partly thanks to its duty-free shopping and its strategic courting of foreign brands to its stores.

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Shopping Branding Tourism 246

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 16, 2023

Skift Take: Is ChatGPT a gift or a threat to travel startups? Two travel insiders sit down to talk listeners through the possibilities.

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Travel 246

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: We like how this new hotel brand is testing rare concepts. It suggests a rate but lets guests haggle if they feel underwhelmed. It ties guest stays to specific, if minor, environmental and community fixes. And it opposes the trendy asset-light model.

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Hospitality Hotels Branding Tourism 246

Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand.

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Accommodation Hospitality Hotels Tourism 223