Wed.May 03, 2023

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Interview: Airbnb CEO On How Its Service Will Radically Change With AI, By Next Year

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The AI-driven Airbnb is coming, so watch its trajectory of launches later this year and mid next year. Chesky promises it will be a whole different service by next year.

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STR: U.S. Hotel TRevPAR Reaches Highest Monthly Level in March 2023

Lodging

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) was the highest for any month on record, according to STR’s March 2023 P&L data release. U.S. Hotel Performance March 2023 Per-available-room Metrics (Percent change from March 2022)GOPPAR: $95.12 (up 14.5 percent)TRevPAR: $238.22 (up 17.5 percent)EBITDA PAR: $71.07 (up 14.4 percent)LPAR (Labor Costs): $74.43 (up 23.4 percent) “Revenues and profits improved for a second consecutive month with each of the ke

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Airbnb Debuts a Private Rooms Category With New Privacy Features for Shared Stays

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Skift Take: Airbnb improves on more privacy, price transparency and host engagement as part of its annual summer release upgrades.

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Exclusive: Accommodation Australia launches official logo at AHICE 2023

Hotel Management

United industry body Accommodation Australia has officially launched its new logo at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) with President Leanne Harwood and CEO Michael Johnson unveiling the design to delegates at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday May 4. Speaking ahead of the official amalgamation day, slated for July 1, 2023, Harwood talked about the long road to create a united voice for the industry.

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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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Etihad to Make Flight Bookings Conversational Using Artificial Intelligence

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travelers have long grumbled about clunky online interfaces for booking travel. Etihad's test of a more conversational style is welcome. It may wake WhatsApp to the possibilities.

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Lindblad Taps Next-Gen Digital Marketing to Fill Cruise Ships

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Lindblad Expeditions, which operates small ships with adventurous themes, is seeing traction with savvier digital marketing. But it's taking time for the company to get back in the black.

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Hilton’s Investment in HotelKey Is an Investment in Tech Progress

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The proverbial rising tide lifts all boats. In this case, a rising tide is investment in hotel tech companies, and the boats are the greater hospitality industry.

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Trivago’s Returns Take a Hit as Company Invests in Direct Connection Tool

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As online travel advances technologically, Trivago is investing so it can be competitive in the future.

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