Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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Las Vegas Sphere Registers Trademarks in UAE, Qatar and Oman

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Skift Take: Sphere Entertainment Group could be gearing up for expansion in the Middle East.

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Airbnb Launches Ad Campaign in Japan

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Skift Take: Airbnb is going after Japan's domestic travelers, the largest part of the country's travel market. But it will take time to crack it.

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Skift Global Forum Video: New White Paper Explores the Future of Vacation Ownership

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Skift Take: In recent years, both the timeshare experience and the demographics of timeshare ownership have evolved considerably. At Skift Global Forum, ARDA CEO Jason Gamel explored how the vacation ownership industry is innovating, modernizing, and expanding its offerings to satisfy the expectations of today’s travelers.

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The Rise of Travel Experiences: 4 Key Insights From Industry Decision Makers

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Skift Take: At the Skift Global Forum in New York, we polled travel industry decision-makers to determine how they approach the rise of experiences, how they think about shifting traveler behaviors, and how technology impacts modern booking processes.

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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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Boeing Delays 777X Rollout, Lays Off 10% of Staff as Carriers Wait for Planes

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Skift Take: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees that the company has to make “tough decisions” during the machinist strike.

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How the United Arab Emirates Is Building Its Very Own Las Vegas – Skift Travel Podcast

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Skift Take: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are tight-lipped about the country's plans for its emerging gambling industry, but gaming could be lucrative, a topic we discuss in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

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