Wed.Jul 03, 2024

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2024 Summer Olympics: Airbnb, Accor, and Air France Hope for Brand Marketing Windfall

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Skift Take: Many industry leaders doubt Paris will enjoy an immediate tourism windfall from the Games. But Accor, Airbnb, and Air France are counting on a boost in brand awareness, with 15 million visitors and a billion viewers watching on TV.

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India’s Travel Sector Has Recovered, But International Is Still a Pain Point

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Skift Take: India is cementing its position as a significant source market for travel across the world. However, on its own turf, all is not well.

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Lufthansa Secures Approval for ITA Airways Deal

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Skift Take: With a string of other airline mergers and acquisitions pending across the continent, the industry will be examining the regulator's comments for possible clues about the direction of future decisions.

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Tourist Spending in Egypt Reaches $6.6 Billion as More Russians Arrive

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Skift Take: Almost 1.5 million Russians headed to Egypt last year, beaten only by Germany.

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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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IndiGo Parent Enters Europe’s Hotel Space: Miiro Opens First Property in Paris This Month

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Skift Take: InterGlobe is diving into the European hospitality scene with profit on its mind. As the CEO of Miiro Hotels clearly puts it, “This isn’t a vanity project — it’s a project for profit.

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Skift Joins Forces with Year of Climate Innovation to Champion Sustainable Solutions in Travel

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Skift Take: We’re thrilled to announce that we are the exclusive media partner for the 2024 Year of Climate Innovation, an initiative dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change.

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Hawaii’s Tourism Agency to Get Its First Budget in Two Years

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Skift Take: Legislators have stripped away the Hawaii Tourism Authority's funding and autonomy over the past few years. By finally getting a budget, the agency seems to be winning trust that it can manage tourism responsibly.

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