Wed.Jun 14, 2023

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U.S. Needs China for a Full Travel Recovery, Says Top Tourism Official

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Skift Take: The U.S. got a big boost from the vaccine rule drop for international inbound travelers. This won't fill the hole left by Chinese tourists.

Travel 282
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Shift in Strategy: Four Bleisure Must-Haves That Hotel Brands Should Consider

Lodging

As we continue to notice a rise in blended travel models such as remote work, “bleisure” travel, and full-time nomads, hotel brands will need to rethink everything to cater to these travelers. With nearly 81 percent of business travelers extending their time to include leisure travel actvities and many remote workers taking the chance to work from other destinations for “workcations,” hotels will need to follow the trends set by these categories of travelers and […] The post Shift in Strat

Branding 279
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New Tourism Secretary Office Is Waiting for $3.5 Million in Funding

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Skift Take: If Congress doesn't allocate money to the assistant secretary for travel and tourism office, it's in effect rendering the position useless to the industry.

Tourism 261
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Why Hotel Connectivity Is the Foundation of an Exceptional Guest Experience

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Skift Take: In a world where connectivity is king, hotels face an ever-evolving landscape of guest expectations. As the industry adopts cloud-based solutions to meet these growing demands, new standards are being set for the connected hotel of tomorrow.

Hotels 261
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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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Explore Innovation and Creativity in Travel With the Skift Ideas Podcast

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Skift Take: Introducing the Skift Ideas Podcast, a bi-weekly podcast featuring candid conversations on the innovations and ideas powering the future of travel.

Travel 261
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Summer Travel Boosts Short-Term Rentals – Latest Forecast

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Skift Take: This might be the summer of travel, but the economic uncertainty still has consumers choosing value above anything else.