Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Sonder has recently struggled, having not been profitable since going public in a blank check deal in 2022. The heft of Marriott's distribution system will boost the company. Marriott will gain access to Sonder's units, many of which are roomy apartment-style lodging and in neighborhoods where it's hard to build hotels.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Sonder gets new marketing and distribution power through the licensing deal. While a positive, this isn't a panacea for Sonder's fundamental problems.
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
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Tiqets CEO Laurens Leurink says sales of travel experiences are booming. Gen Z and Millennials want cultural engagement, not checklist sightseeing. So with some help from AI, Tiqets has recently quadrupled its sales without adding staff.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is heading back to Skift Global Forum for the fourth consecutive year - and we can’t wait to hear all the exciting new plans for the company's future.
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