Thu.Aug 08, 2024

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Expedia Group Delays Rollout of One Key Loyalty Program Beyond the U.S. and the UK

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Skift Take: Ariane Gorin is not going to be a Peter Kern clone in her new role as Expedia Group CEO. Among her first acts was to pause the international rollout of the Group's One Key loyalty program.

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Choice Hotels: ‘Normalization’ in U.S., Maintains Profit Forecast

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Skift Take: Choice Hotels recently saw its U.S hotels continue to perform roughly 10% above 2019 levels in revenue per available room. Its executives believe that trend may roll on next year.

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Tripadvisor’s Controlling Shareholder and Certares Are in ‘Active Discussions’ About Transactions

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Liberty Tripadvisor is in "active discussions" with Certares about a deal related to a $325 preferred stock investment that's due in March.

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Flyr Raises $295 Million, Largest Travel Tech Deal This Year 

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Skift Take: Flyr is using the funding to support growth and scale the company, which saw recurring revenue growth of 290% over the last 12 months.

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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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UAE Building Village For Thousands of Staff Amid Hotel Boom in Ras Al Khaimah

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Skift Take: Junior staff and management will live in seperate buildings, and RAK says the campus will prioritize wellbeing.

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Expedia.com’s Growth Outpaced Rivals, but CEO Notes ‘Softening’ Demand

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Skift Take: Was that a typo? No rooms nights at Expedia Group's flagship brand leaped 20%. That's rare territory these days in online travel.

Travel 300
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Hilton Slows, Disney Softens and Maui Recovers

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Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Hilton preparing for a travel demand cool-off, Disney bracing for a decline in park operating income, and Maui's continued struggle toward tourism recovery.

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