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Paris Tourism Chief: Olympics Is About Marketing, Not Visitor Numbers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advertisement for the City of Light, rather than driving massive tourism during the event itself.

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Is Google Killing Online Travel?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: "The relationship between Google and the OTAs — it’s a symbiotic one. It’s a complex one. You could even say it’s a little bit abusive.

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Ask Skift: What Are Gen Z’s Travel Habits?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Members of Gen Z are hitting the road in large numbers, and here's a look at some noteworthy trends in Gen Z travel.

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Regenerative Tourism: What Is It? What Are the Challenges?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift's research shows that there are real developments taking place and that it is still early enough for savvy destinations and businesses to make their mark with innovative approaches to green travel under the regenerative banner.

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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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EaseMyTrip to Focus on Growing Its Non-Air Business

Skift Blog

Skift Take: EaseMyTrip had planned diversification of its operations when it went public, with a focus on growing the non-air business. Now, it is delivering just that.

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AI Travel Planning, Chase Travel’s Growth and IndiGo’s New Biz Class

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at AI trip planning, Chase's growing travel business, and IndiGo's business class growth.

Travel 317
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Big Bus Tours Acquires Tour Dubai, Adding Safaris and Cruises to Portfolio

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Dubai is the third city to have a tour operator snapped up by Big Bus, after San Francisco and Singapore.