What It Means To Add Expedia’s Travel Assistant Romie to Your Group Chat
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Skift Take: You can invite generative AI assistant Romie to join your travel-planning group chat. It’s too early to tell if it will be a welcome guest.
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Chatham Lodging Trust Acquires Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown
Lodging
JUNE 4, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Chatham Lodging Trust announced that the company has acquired the recently opened, 148-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown for $43.3 million or approximately $293,000 per room. The institutional quality, six-story hotel sits in downtown Phoenix and includes the Fuller Paint Company Building that houses the hotel’s public spaces, including a food and beverage outlet.
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Marriott’s Not Selling Just Rooms Anymore – Inside Its Bet on AI
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott is looking to tap AI to reinvent itself as a travel retailer, letting customers create bespoke experiences much the way they do today when booking an airline ticket.
About to Miss a Connecting Flight? United Thinks AI Can Help You Make It in Time
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Skift Take: When airlines face an issue, they don't just need to deal with passengers. They also need to worry about the crew and where the planes go next. United is hoping AI can help.
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
The Four Ways Kayak Is Using AI
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Kayak chief scientist Matthias Keller discussed some ways the metasearch engine is using AI during the the Skift Data+Summit in New York City.
Wyndham’s Global Growth, Spirit Air’s Departing CFO and Accor’s India Move
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Wyndham's global ambitions, Spirit Air's departing CFO, and Accor's expansion across India.
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Gulf Countries Seek to Teach Students ‘Hospitality’ in Classes
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Skift Take: Countries like Saudi and Oman are considering the move as they dash to fill new hotels with worthy talent.
Travelers Aren’t Using Trip-Planning Apps – What Gives?
Skift Blog
JUNE 4, 2024
Skift Take: Hotel guests are still asking the concierge for ideas on what to do - but hotels can be more than a place to sleep.
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