Fri.Sep 27, 2024

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Sonder Lost Nearly $80 Million More in 2022 Than Previously Stated, Focuses on Marriott Integration

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The implementation of the Marriott partnership can't come soon enough for Sonder, and it won't kick in until 2025.

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Diriyah Gate: Inside Saudi’s $63 Billion Tourism Project

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Skift Take: Diriyah Gate's CEO Jerry Inzerillo believes the project will be as vibrant as Marrakech by 2030, yet the first hotel only opens in January. Can his team pull it off?

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How India Plans to Increase Tourism’s Share of the Economy

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Skift Take: Easing congestion. Adding air capacity. India has a long list of areas to invest in to capitalize on strong travel demand.

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It’s Not Just Taylor Swift: Hotels in Abu Dhabi Sell Out for Coldplay

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Skift Take: Formed in 1997, Coldplay still seems to have the star power to rock cities. Abu Dhabi is the latest to feel this effect, where a Premier Inn costs $300 when they're in town.

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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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Southwest Leadership Makes Its Case With New Products, Capacity Cuts

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As Elliott continues to press its case for new leadership at Southwest, the carrier unveiled a slate of changes ranging from assigned seats to airline partnerships at its investor day on Thursday.

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