Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: New, wildly effective weight loss drugs have made the first real, mainstream inroads in the fight against obesity. The economic and financial implications are staggering – and the potential impact on the travel sector could be seismic.
Lodging
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
MCLEAN, Virginia—Curio Collection by Hilton recognized openings that have led the brand to reach its 150th milestone by the end of 2023 with the addition of 19 properties to the portfolio by year’s end, including 10 first-in-market hotels. “As we celebrate 150 individually remarkable hotels within Curio Collection by Hilton, we reflect on not only growing our global footprint, but the authentic and immersive experiences the collection offers,” said Jenna Hackett, brand leader, Curio Collection [
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Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: Sometimes you need a big, audacious stunt to garner support for sought-after climate policy.
Lodging
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Sales and revenue management are two departments that seemingly should be a match made in heaven but often find themselves at odds with differing goals for success. While a hotel’s sales team is often incentivized to grow occupancy above all else, revenue managers understand the need to look beyond guestrooms to ancillary services in their quest to maximize revenue.
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
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry.
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Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.
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