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How eSIMs Bring Universal Mobile Data Access to Travelers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As data usage grows, cost savings and convenience are increasingly pushing travelers to adopt eSIM solutions. For Nomad, this means an opportunity to lead the shift toward flexible data services.

Travel 304
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G Adventures Launches New Brand for Solo Travelers Looking to Connect

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tour operator G Adventures has responded to the loneliness epidemic with a new brand geared toward solo travelers.

Branding 296
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Accor Has 47 Brands … Its CEO Says There Are More to Come

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's tough keeping track of all of Accor's brands. But CEO Sebastien Bazin says the strategy is working.

Branding 296
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Morocco Tourism Minister on Hosting The FIFA World Cup: ‘Overtourism Will be a Challenge’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Morocco is spending $5 billion to be World Cup-ready, but in doing so, it is putting itself at risk of overtourism in the busiest areas.

Tourism 296
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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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What is a Domestic Tourist? And Why Do Saudi Arabia and the UAE Want Them?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Increasing spending of domestic tourists is of paramount importance to the UAE and Saudi. Why? Because these residents are some of the highest spenders in travel.

Travel 287
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GetYourGuide, Klook, and Viator Executives at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Full Video

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Consumers are increasingly interested in experiences. Three executives discuss how they think about the sector and how to attract new customers.

Consumer 263

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Accor’s Ambitions, G Adventures’ New Brand and Morocco’s World Cup Prep

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Accor’s brand bulk, G Adventures’ solo outing, and Morocco’s World Cup caution.

Branding 263
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Hotel Engine CEO Talks Growth After $140 Million Fundraise

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.

Business 263