Skift Blog
MAY 9, 2023
Skift Take: This is potentially a big win for Hopper — if it turns out that Uber's UK rideshare customers will want to book flights in the Uber app. Uber is trying to prove that use case.
Hotel Management
MAY 9, 2023
New Zealand’s adventure playground of Queenstown is known for its skiing, wineries, jetboating and hiking, alongside fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, including one of Wayfarer’s favourites, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa is an ideal spot to explore the region, from the wineries of the Gibbston Valley to the skiing at The Remarkables and much more.
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Skift Blog
MAY 9, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb's strategy boils down to this: Staying relatable to the typical 26-year-old could give the company an edge over rivals who often woo older travelers.
Hotel Management
MAY 9, 2023
IHG bolsters communications team IHG Hotels and Resorts has made some key changes in its Global Corporate Affairs and Communications team in Australasia. Chris Waite, who has served as Director of Communications – Japan, Australasia and Pacific since 2017, has been promoted to the role of Head of Corporate Affairs for IHG Japan, Australasia and Pacific (JAPAC), taking responsibility for elevating IHG’s public affairs approach across the region.
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 9, 2023
Skift Take: Choice Hotels has defied U.S. economic uncertainty. One reason? The blended travel trend has extended its stay post-pandemic.
Lodging
MAY 9, 2023
Galen Barrett, vice president strategic development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, recently spoke to LODGING about the company’s initiative designed to encourage hotel ownership among Black would-be hoteliers, who may face unique obstacles to their path. Black Owners and Lodging Developers (BOLD), he said, was established to engage and advance Black hoteliers by providing access to the scale, relationships, and resources of Wyndham.
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Hotel Management
MAY 9, 2023
Measures in the federal budget for 2023-2024, announced on Tuesday May 9, are expected to benefit small and independent hotels, according to key accommodation associations. Tourism Accommodation Australia CEO and acting CEO of the Accommodation Association Michael Johnson said the Budget revealed a number of positive outcomes for smaller accommodation providers.
Skift Blog
MAY 9, 2023
Skift Take: Take that money, watch it burn? Rating agency Moody's cautioned Oyo that it should instead consider sinking in the river the lessons it's learned about profitability.
Skift Blog
MAY 9, 2023
Skift Take: Recovery is taking a bit longer than some expected, but it’s getting there — slowly.
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