Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: Michelin has bestowed its coveted "keys" upon a select handful of hotels, ranging from cliffside hideaways to palatial pads.

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Lodging

MAY 7, 2024

With its acquisition of Marshall Hotels & Resorts just over two years ago, TPG Hotels & Resorts entered a new era. A host of subsequent moves and ongoing initiatives demonstrate that the longtime owner/operator is clearly “leaning in” to the changes that are designed to take it to the next level. A recently launched division for independent and lifestyle hotels, a new operational hub in Dallas, and several key personnel additions are among the highlights […] The post Leaning In: TP

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska Airlines is letting customers purchase sustainable aviation fuel credits to offset the carbon footprint of their flights. These will go toward Alaska’s investments in developing and scaling SAFs.

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Scale 313

Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Erdi, a privately-owned collection of premium hotels and businesses, has launched a hospitality education arm, Erdi Academy, to support budding industry talent. Located at the Mercure Welcome Melbourne on Little Bourke Street and adjacent to sister-hotel, Pullman Melbourne City Centre, Erdi Academy operates within a working hotel environment, providing students with immersive experiences and practical learning on daily basis.

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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

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: The visitor profile for World Cup 2026 is trending toward corporate group travelers. Individual tourists are being left out.

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

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Tourism 307

Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: The Maldivian tourism minister's plea to Indian visitors highlights the critical role tourism plays in the country's economic framework. It also speaks volumes about India's outbound tourism potential.

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: There has been a surge in international travel among Indians. powered by increase in spending power. Indian airlines, to serve this growth in demand, are expanding their operations.

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: Big companies are on the move again, but the business travel growth engine — small- to medium-sized businesses — took a step back because of high interest rates and inflation.

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Skift Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at early World Cup losses, Disney’s park dependence, and the Gulf’s coming unified visa.

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