Thu.Sep 21, 2023

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Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

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Skift Take: A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

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Microsoft AI Upgrades: How They Help Tourists, Event Planners, and Business Travelers

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Skift Take: Few of these features seem to have been designed with travel front-of-mind, except for the corporate booking tool — that's getting close to what travelers are asking for.

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How Whatsapp Flows Could Pave the Way for Personalized Travel Experiences

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Skift Take: WhatsApp's evolving suite of services and its impact on businesses demonstrate the platform's potential to reshape customer engagement and service. The future of customer interactions appears increasingly promising.

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Ryanair Says French Push for Minimum Pricing on Flights Is Politically impossible

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Skift Take: European authorities will seemingly have to find way other ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the airline industry. It's incredibly unlikely much of the European Union will support France's push for minimum pricing on flights.

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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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Top Stories in Hotels: Hyatt’s Growth, Thailand’s Ambition, and First Hospitality’s Big Buy

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Skift Take: Hyatt plans to open about 30 hotels in the Americas before 2026, Thailand aims to return to record tourism next year, and First Hospitality acquires 17 hotels.

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U.S. Tourism Officials Visited China For the First Time in 4 Years: Their Takeaways

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Skift Take: U.S. tourism executives came back from their trips optimistic about the Chinese tourism market's recovery despite long visa wait times and the slow return of air connectivity.

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A Big Picture View of Travel’s Future at Skift Global Forum 2023

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Skift Take: As we decipher the future of travel at our 10th annual Skift Global Forum next week, it’s clear that this is a pivotal time for the industry as the technologies, platforms, and trends that are defined today will have a lasting impact in the years ahead.

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Morocco Hotel Managers Say Business Is Returning and World Bank Meeting Will Help

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Skift Take: It's been little over a week since the earthquake in Morocco. The hospitality and tourism industries are staying strong, both in terms of business and in mind-set.

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