Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 16, 2024

Every business that has ever been started has done so by wanting to position its products or services on a continuum between the two extremes of value and price. Some businesses (think Apple, Ritz Carlton) are focused on delivering a high value experience. Some businesses (think Walmart) are focused on being the low-cost provider in their industry. Most businesses land somewhere in the middle.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Skift Take: In an increasingly competitive market, airlines are looking closer to home to help stand out on the international stage.

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Lodging

AUGUST 16, 2024

DALLAS, Texas—CBRE reduced its forecast for U.S. hotel performance this year as lodging demand softens due to weaker-than-expected leisure travel and slowing corporate profit growth. CBRE now projects a 1.2 percent increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth for 2024, down from the 2.0 percent estimated in May 2024. Nevertheless, CBRE anticipates 2 percent year-over-year growth in RevPAR in the second half of 2024, up from 0.5 percent year-over-year growth in the first half, […]

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Skift Take: The U.S. business travel recovery has been uneven. New York City? Thriving. San Francisco? Not so much. But the hotel manager giant Highgate sees signs for optimism.

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Business Management Travel Hotels 306

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

Skift Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Skift Take: Las Vegas is betting nearly $2 million on Formula 1 tickets to woo airlines and showcase the city’s high-stakes potential. The gamble comes as demand for the race shows signs of faltering.

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Tourism 301

Skift Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Skift Take: As Oyo keeps pushing forward in Europe, snapping up Checkmyguest and its affiliates drives home the company’s determination to carve out a spot in the global vacation rental market.

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