Mon.Jul 22, 2024

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Selina Collapses in Liquidity Crisis, Seeks Buyers

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Skift Take: Selina billed itself as a pioneer in the "digital nomad" hospitality sector. But it can no longer avoid insolvency. Its woes can be partly traced back to its ill-fated SPAC merger in October 2022.

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Business Travel Bounces Back: Spending Forecast to Hit Record

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Skift Take: Business travel is roaring back, with global spending projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in dollar volume this year. Face-to-face wins.

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Japan’s 35 Million Tourist Bonanza in 2024: Great for Business, Not So Much for Overtourism

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Skift Take: The weak yen has definitely boosted Japan's tourism industry, but as the country rides this wave of visitors, it’s going to be a tightrope walk — balancing the economic gains with the realities of overtourism.

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Mallorca Locals Demand to ‘Change Course’ Amid Spain’s Tourism Boom

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Skift Take: Mallorca just had its second mass demonstration against mass tourism this summer. Expect more to come in other hot spots in Spain.

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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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Spending by Foreign Tourists Soars, India’s Latest Economic Survey States – India Report

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Skift Take: Despite the gains, international travel continues to remain a pain point for India's tourism sector. The Economic Survey, which precedes presentation of the Indian Budget, has emphasized on the recovery of this segment for India. It could indicate a higher allocation to the tourism sector in the Budget set to be presented on Tuesday.

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New Research: Understanding the Hidden Costs of Direct-to-Consumer Retailing

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Skift Take: In today’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, the trend toward direct-to-consumer (DTC) models has brought both opportunities and challenges. A new report from Travelport delves into the complexities and nuances of this shift, making a case for modern retailing that puts the consumer first.

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