Tue.Sep 26, 2023

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Chinese Tourists Are Back in Dubai, but ‘Glitz and Glamor’ Isn’t Enough

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Chinese travelers are gradually returning to Dubai. Numbers are good, but if the tourism authority wants them be great, it needs to shift away from 'one-hit wonder' strategies.

Tourism 328
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Soneva reveals new ultra-bespoke resort concept in the Maldives’ remote Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Hotel Management

Soneva , the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has revealed the launch of the new, ultra-bespoke ‘Soneva Secret’ Located in Haa Dhaalu, the Maldives’ most remote atoll, the debut Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the forefront of exceptional hospitality, and will set a new, unmatched standard in intuitive, personalised service, exquisite privat

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Hilton’s Plan to Dominate Middle-Class Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: "Back to basics" That's the new focus of Chris Nassetta, as he launches a self-described 'unsexy' growth strategy. Spark, Project H3 and other economy brands to follow are all part of a new vision to turbo-charge Hilton's development.

Travel 321
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Crystalbrook secures EarthCheck certification across six of its seven properties

Hotel Management

Crystalbrook Collection has bolstered its status as a sustainably-led hotel group by achieving EarthCheck recognition across six of its major properties in Australia. EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel, awarded Crystalbrook’s three Cairns hotels – Crystalbrook Flynn, Crystalbrook Riley and Crystalbrook Bailey – and Brisbane hotel Crystalbrook Vincent Silver certification, while Crystalbrook Byron and Crystalbrook Kingsley

Tourism 264
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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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Luxury Travelers: What They Want, How They Choose – New Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Affluent jet-setters are gearing up for luxe adventures next year, with wallets expanding and global horizons beckoning.

Travel 317
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Urges Parisians to Rent Out Homes During Olympics

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Brian Chesky surely is not going to squander an opportunity for an enormous financial boost from the Olympics, an event Airbnb is a sponsor of.

Events 312
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Ennismore’s Big Push to Market All-Inclusive Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at what’s happening at Skift Global Forum, Ennismore’s resort push, and natural disasters and tourism.

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