Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: The U.S. Senate moved forward in an effort to force U.S.-based hotels and short-term rentals to adopt a new national standard for price comparison. It has adopted similar language to a comparable bill in the House, so it's possible the bill will become law before the November elections.
Lodging
JULY 31, 2024
The Marriott Hotels brand opened its first all-inclusive property in Cancun, Mexico. The Marriott Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, welcomes guests of all ages and generations to explore the local culture and on-property entertainment through an all-exclusive experience. Marriott Hotels’ entry into the all-inclusive market underscores its dedication to meeting the demand for multigenerational travel experiences.
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Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: America's casino resort giant posts record revenues, buoyed by a recent loyalty alliance with Marriott. But Las Vegas's Formula 1 fever appears to be cooling, casting a shadow over the fourth quarter.
Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Ortberg is an industry veteran with more than 35 years in the aerospace sector. Heading up Boeing will be his biggest challenge yet.
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
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Year after year, Skift Global Forum welcomes top leaders from the online travel to our stage to share their views on the future of the industry. Hear directly from leaders of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, TripAdvisor and many others.
Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Would Priceline or other big travel advertisers want a co-branded booking experience with Trivago to increase bookings? Maybe, but these advertisers would likely spar with Trivago on the details of the co-branding.
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Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Delta CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC that the carrier had “no choice” but to seek damages from CrowdStrike for the outage.
Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at The persistence of airline junk fees, Spirit Air’s attempt to move upmarket, and Venice’s move to stem the tourist hordes.
Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Despite strong performance elsewhere, weakness in Greater China — Marriott's second-largest market outside the U.S. — has led to a slight downward revision in the company's full-year RevPAR growth forecast.
Skift Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Skift Take: Tourism in India is growing, especially from domestic travelers. This is leading to a robust demand for accommodation across the country. But the India hotel industry needs to provide enough supply.
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