Wed.Jun 07, 2023

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Next-Level Retention: First Hospitality Goes the Extra Mile for Employee Engagement

Lodging

LODGING was LIVE at the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Find our show coverage here. In an exclusive interview with LODGING at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, President and CEO of First Hospitality Group David Duncan discussed his company’s approach to the lingering labor shortage and the related challenges of attracting and retaining capable workers.

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Emirates President Says First Class is Here to Stay

Skift Blog

Skift Take: First class on long, intercontinental flights is slowly disappearing at most airlines. But not everywhere, with Emirates and Lufthansa keeping the posh offering.

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Marriott’s Homes & Villas Puts Focus on Loyalty and Quality

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott sees Homes & Villas as a key part of keeping its customers happy to grow its loyalty market share, as opposed to dominating the short-term rental market.

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‘Airbnb-Friendly Buildings:’ Growth in Deals With Landlords For Short-Term Rentals

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb plans to scale up worldwide a U.S. partnership with landlords who let their tenants host guests at their apartments. The multi-family market represents a mostly untapped greenfield for Airbnb. And vice versa.

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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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WestCap Founder Sees Short-Term Rental “Hyper-Growth” Slowing Down

Skift Blog

Skift Take: WestCap founder Laurence Tosi believes if short-term rental companies haven't already turned a profit, they'll struggle to do so in the future as the sector's boom has peaked.

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Hotel CEOs Are Bullish on Continued Boom

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel CEOs' optimism, new research about Vacasa's business, and a jet ordering battle in India.

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