Wed.Jun 21, 2023

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Google and Tripadvisor Could Be Edging Toward a New Partnership After All These Years

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Frenemy relationships have a storied history in the push and pull of the travel industry. Tripadvisor's relationship with Google seems to have improved, and there are probably several areas where they might collaborate further.

Travel 316
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Making It All Add Up: Julie Arrowsmith Blends Financial Acumen With Hospitality as She Leads G6 Hospitality

Lodging

Armed with a brand known for leaving the light on for guests, G6 Hospitality LLC is now shining the light on its new leader. And while Julie Arrowsmith’s path to the C-suite may have been unconventional, she is making it all add up. Arrowsmith—who was elevated from CFO to president/CFO in August—took on the CEO responsibilities in January when longtime CEO Rob Palleschi departed and she was named president & interim CEO.

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Travel Brands Woo Customers with Bucket List Sports Events

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Digital ticketing solutions for tours and attractions are seeing sports events emerge as a winning category for customer engagement as travelers continue to plan around bucket-list events.

Events 298
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Travel’s Recovery Around the World

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism recovery across the world, huge airplane orders in India, and an expanding boutique hotel brand.

Tourism 263
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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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India Daily: Foreign Tourist Arrivals Jumped 166% To Start 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India must work on streamlining visa processes and addressing safety concerns of tourists to unlock the full potential of inbound tourism.

Tourism 246