Tue.Aug 27, 2024

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Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A fire sale gives a new lease on life to Selina, a brand that reinvented hostels for the TikTok generation but struggled after a debt binge.

Sales 342
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The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The most inspiring trends we’ve picked up on have nothing to do with hyper-glitz. There’s a lot happening right now from visionaries executing with integrity.

Travel 336
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U.S. National Parks Vs. Overtourism: 3 Steps to Stop Overcrowding

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Skift Take: The new $100 million grant will boost the National Park Service's efforts to mitigate overtourism. It's going to need the help because there are no signs of a visitor slowdown.

Services 334
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The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.

Travel 331
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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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India’s Tourism Boom: Middle Class Drives Surge, Global Brands and Hotels Pivot

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing a boom. But making the most of it will need smart ideas and investments. The next few years will show how well global and local companies can seize this chance.

Tourism 328
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How Travel Brands Are Using Technology to Maximize Value Globally

Skift Blog

Skift Take: To effectively engage travelers globally, travel brands must recognize and address regional preferences in their booking platforms that allow them to be scalable yet flexible enough to adapt.

Branding 328
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Labor Day Surge, Middle East Bump, and Amex GBT and AI

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at a Labor Day travel boom, using AI to support business travel, and a surge in Middle East tourism.

Tourism 312