Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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7 Ways AI Is Changing Business Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Someday a computer-generated avatar may explain why you can't fly business class to Dubai. In the meantime, travel management and travel tech companies are testing how to apply Gen AI to various parts of business travel.

Business 350
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Accor’s Europe CEO Explains the Impact of the Paris Olympics

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Patrick Mendes, Accor's CEO of Europe and North Africa, is excited about this year's Olympics — in large part because Accor is an official partner of this year's event.

Events 340
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Ask Skift: What Impact Do the Olympics Have on Tourism?

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Skift Take: Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers?

Tourism 338
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Russia’s Tourism Uptick: New Skift Travel Health Index

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Skift Take: Russia's recent gains are fueled by strategic marketing efforts and visa waivers.

Tourism 331
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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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Inside Intrepid Travel’s Marketing Playbook for Tours

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Since the end of Covid, Intrepid has been transforming its marketing strategy by focusing on brand, rather than quick hit advertisements.

Market 325
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IndiGo Continues Premium Shift: New Digital Upgrades and International Expansion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.

Business 324