Tue.Aug 20, 2024

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Cancellations Slow Down Jordan Tourism Industry Amid Regional Fears

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect.

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Hotel Giants Turn to Loyalty Licensing Deals: 10 Things to Know

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Skift Take: Major hotel groups are playing Pokémon with their loyalty programs. Instead of collecting rare game cards, they're adding new sets of travelers to their databases. Gotta catch 'em all.

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Here’s How Thailand Is Leveraging Influencers to Transform Its Tourism Industry

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Skift Take: This move of tapping into influencer marketing is part of a broader push to digitally transform Thailand’s tourism industry. This also keeps pace with a global trend where social media personalities play a significant role in shaping travel choices.

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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% of African Airline Airlink

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Skift Take: Airlink marks the latest in a series of strategic investments for the Qatar Airways Group in Africa and beyond. Could the much-anticipated RwandAir deal be next?

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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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Enhancing Customer Service With the Best of AI and Human Empathy

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Skift Take: Delivering seamless digital interactions across every touchpoint is more critical than ever in today’s travel landscape, especially during major travel disruptions. Using AI tools behind the scenes can help travel brands enhance — not replace — human talent and personal empathy.

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Switzerland Tourism Chases American Road Warriors in New Ad

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Skift Take: With hybrid work now here to stay, Switzerland is confident there are still legs in the blended travel trend.

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Shakira Partners With Despegar for Upcoming Marketing Campaigns

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Skift Take: Shakira has paved the way for other Latin America artists. Despegar hopes she can open more doors for the company, as well.

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Hyatt to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Group Standard International for up to $335 Million

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Skift Take: The Standard is part of a category of hotels that Hyatt and all major groups covet. Hyatt's CEO has previously said adding luxury and lifestyle brands can create a “network effect,” driving loyalty program growth and engagement.

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