Tue.Jan 07, 2025

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Exclusive: Langham signings on the up as luxury market remains robust

Hotel Management

Luxury and lifestyle hotels continue to be in hot demand as travellers seek curated and personalised experiences, writes Langham Hospitality Group Director of Development, Australasia, Alison Hulm. Alison Hulm, Langham Hospitality Group For Langham Hospitality Group, demand for luxury accommodation remains robust but subject to evolving dynamics. Key among these is the growing appetite weve seen among guests for curated and transformative travel experiences.

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5 Lessons from British Airways’ Controversial Loyalty Program Changes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Last week, British Airways unleashed fury in some quarters with poorly received changes to its loyalty program. Here are five key learnings for other airlines considering a similar course.

Business 321
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Altimeter Capital Partner Says AI Will Transform Travel Search: ‘It’s Already Happening’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Thomas Reiner says the best case scenario for online travel agencies is that they lose commissions. And metasearch engines could become things of the past.

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Navan Exec on How AI Chatbot Came Through During CrowdStrike Outage

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Navan isn't ready to say more about going public, but some new hires point toward that still being the plan.

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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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Record Growth Predicted for Indian Hotel Sector: What to Expect — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Domestic demand in the form of weddings, business travel and MICE is leading to record occupancy levels in the Indian hotel industry. However, lack of foreign arrivals continues to be a sore spot.

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Kayak’s CEO: First AI-Online Travel Deal Will Be Like ‘A Dam Breaking’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There are huge stakes in how AI in travel will develop. And the truth is no one can say for certain at this point how it will play out.

Travel 276