Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Any changes the next wave of artificial intelligence might bring will not be instantaneous. Booking Holdings has time to act to sustain its current position in online travel.
Lodging
MAY 4, 2023
LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. “MGM Resorts is executing across all of its geographies and channels with record first quarter Las Vegas Strip Adjusted Property EBITDAR, consistently strong Regional Operations profit, MGM China’s swift return to profitability, and BetMGM’s anticipated positive earnings later this year,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and president of MGM Resorts. “Beyond our continued e
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Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Big tech companies everywhere have been dropping staff, and now it's Sabre's turn. This may also be a result of a permanently changed travel industry post-pandemic and Sabre's effort to keep up.
Lodging
MAY 4, 2023
A self-described gardener, Makeready President and COO Christine Magrann was tapped by Jimmy Merkel, CEO and founder of investment firm Rockbridge, in 2015 to take on a position that entailed tending to a relatively new variety of guest, one seeking a more personal experience than that offered by the traditional brands. Magrann recently shared with LODGING how she approaches providing the brand’s unique guest experiences much like a gardener, with patience, teamwork, and constancy, saying, [R
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
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: In football or soccer — pick your sport/analogy — sometimes it takes a new coach to get momentum. Under its new CEO, Tripadvisor is making significant changes to its core products.
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Royal Caribbean is sailing along on several trends —strong economic conditions, travel interest in experiences and pent-up demand— to get out of the red.
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Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: We've heard from travel companies partnering with OpenAI to implement generative AI. Now here's one partnering with Google.
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: If you thought Europe's premium hotels were packed last year, you haven't seen anything yet, Hyatt's executives say. They're also rightly optimistic about Asia Pacific's recovery.
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