Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.

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Lodging

MAY 15, 2024

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. Ninety-five percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51 percent) or more (44 percent) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds. Over a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.

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Shopping Travel 334

Lodging

MAY 15, 2024

For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. And most of the time, these room attendants, common area cleaners, housemen, and inspectors will be working alone. This makes them more vulnerable to injury or potential assault as they enter guestrooms, closets and storerooms, stairwells, and back-of-house locations.

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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

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: "T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.

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Tourism Travel 307

Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.

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Travel 292

Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: San Francisco Travel is going to need a new champion if it's going to get out of its 'doom loop' narrative.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: TBO Tek had a strong debut with its IPO, with plenty of interest in its shares. Now it needs to execute.

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