Tue.Oct 22, 2024

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IHG Doubles Hotel Openings Pace, But Revenue Growth Softens

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IHG posted its strongest quarter of hotel openings in recent years, as the hotel giant accelerates its global expansion plans.

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Marriott Launches Connect Responsibly Program for Meeting Planners

Lodging

Marriott International, Inc. announced the launch of Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events (Connect Responsibly), a program designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at participating hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Connect Responsibly plans to offer meetings and events customers access to Meeting Impact Reports to measure the environmental impact of their events and select options to purchase carbon credits.

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Cathay Pacific’s New First Class is ‘Mindblowing’ Says Chairman – Exclusive

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Skift Take: Boeing 777X delays are forcing Cathay Pacific to strip out first class cabins without an immediate replacement. The company's senior leaders share their strategy with Skift.

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NYC Names New Tourism Boss Ahead of City Hosting Major Events

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Skift Take: Julie Coker is trading San Diego's fish tacos for New York City's dollar slices by becoming NYC's new tourism champion. Coker is taking the reins from Fred Dixon, who bounced to Brand USA.

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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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International Travel Spending at 12-Month High – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Last year, overseas travel spend by Indians hit an all-time high. The trend this is year is consistent with 2023, indicating a sustained interest in overseas travel by Indians.

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Rethinking Hospitality with a Flex-Hybrid Business Model

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As market demand for customized hospitality solutions increases, hoteliers are embracing diversification of offerings to meet shifting traveler preferences and capture new growth opportunities.

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Dubai Crown Prince Greenlights Rural Tourism Push

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sheikh Hamdan has announced a new tourism masterplan in Dubai, one focused on culture rather than mega-malls and skyscrapers.

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Who is Planning to Attend Skift Aviation Forum

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas is less than a month away - take a look at who is planning to attend and add your company's name to the list. You won’t want to miss this exciting aviation event.

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Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Talking About a Merger Again, WSJ Says

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Skift Take: Ever since JetBlue-Spirit was blocked, Frontier has declined to comment on whether it would ever consider merging again. But the deal makes a lot of sense.

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