Mon.May 01, 2023

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Marriott To Include Resort Fees In Total Prices, Breaking New Ground in Lawsuit Settlement

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We wish hotel companies and online travel agencies were as innovative in providing much-touted personalization as they are in inventing extra fees customers struggle to avoid.

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Must Start Somewhere: Sourcing the Next Big Ideas in Lodging Tech

Lodging

Ambitious entrepreneurs in lodging technology innovation are motivated by a passion to improve the industry, companies, people, and maybe even the world. Driven by a desire to succeed, they work tirelessly to secure the funding, backing, and press necessary to transform their fledgling idea into a thriving business operation. But how do these ideas start?

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Marriott Officially Acquires 31st Brand, City Express

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott plans to absorb the select-service brand by August 3. The goal of this new brand is mainly to appeal to Latin American travelers and developers.

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Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter 2023 financial results. Metrics from the results include: The post Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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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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FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The FAA's move to open more direct flight routes in time for the summer is a boon for airlines — and flyers — seeking to take advantage of the seasonal vacation surge.

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Middle East Set to Outpace Other Regions in Growth of Travel Demand: Rategain

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Three years on from the global pandemic, clearly, the travel sector in the Middle East has transformed. The region didn't let the Covid crisis go to waste.

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