Thu.Jul 25, 2024

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The World’s Most Powerful Passports: Find Out Where Your Country Ranks

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers.

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How Good is Your Team at Prospecting for New Leads?

Anthony Cole Training

As sales manager, business line leader, or CEO, is your team finding, qualifying and closing as much business as you think they should? Most say "No" when we ask that question, which means that something in your client outreach and sales process has to change. And that change, we believe, starts at the very beginning. The call or outreach to set up an appointment is key.

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Southwest Rips Up its Business Model: Here’s What’s Changing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Southwest's leadership team will be hoping that these changes will be enough win back customers and fend off a vocal activist investor.

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Barcelona to Drop ‘Visit’ Slogan, Wants to ‘End Global Call’ for Tourists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure.

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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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American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged their absence was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time.

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Hyatt Adds Outdoor Resort Brand Under Canvas in Loyalty Licensing Deal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: For Hyatt, a marketing tie-up with Under Canvas represents a strategic expansion into the booming outdoor resort sector, catering to travelers seeking posh stays in natural surroundings.

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Land Values Are Soaring in Ras Al Khaimah on Hopes of Legal Casinos

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Just a few years ago, it was a floating patch of dirt with a few hotels. Now, Marjan Island is a place people are betting their life savings, and that's even before the casino is open.

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New Research Highlights the Resiliency and Adaptability of the Vacation Ownership Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: ARDA's latest research reveals the evolving trends and significant economic contributions shaping the future of the vacation ownership industry, making a case for timeshare as a compelling alternative to traditional vacation models.

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Royal Caribbean: Expect Higher Cruise Prices and More Expansion in China

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Royal Caribbean Group executives are confident that their return to China will pay off in the long-run.

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Accor Cites Strength in India and Business Travel, Dials Back Olympics Forecast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Accor, the Paris-based hotel giant, predicts robust bookings and strong pricing power in the second half. Its executives aren't losing any sleep over airlines like Ryanair complaining about softening airfares.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's surprising pivot on cookies, industry leaders' disappointment in travel's use of AI, and why Turkish Airlines doesn't believe in premium economy.

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Southwest Sees Major Dip in Profits as It Vows to Make ‘Urgent’ Changes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Southwest’s profits decreased by 46% as it looks to make changes to its business model to boost its bottom line.

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Wyndham Sees Tech Upgrades as Driving Higher Hotel Profits

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wyndham said its RevPAR (that's hotel-speak for "how much money we make per room") might be flat this year, but its EBITDA (that's finance-speak for "profits, kinda") was still looking good. The hotel franchisor partly chalked that up to an improved tech game that has helped it boost margins.

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American Airlines Profits Sink 46% as It Recovers From Direct Booking Blunder

Skift Blog

Skift Take: American’s profits declined 46% in the second quarter as it reels from a controversial direct selling strategy and an imbalance in domestic seats.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!