Sun.Jun 11, 2023

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Tackling Tourism’s Living Wage Issue

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tourism has never been a silver bullet for alleviating poverty and it often has adverse consequences. So just how far a push for living wage standards will go remains to be seen.

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Fans Take First Trip to Istanbul for Champions League Final: ‘Worth Every Penny’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tourists came, they spent, they left. Now, Istanbul's goal is that they come back and tell their friends.

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Why Hotel CEOs Are So Optimistic

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Watch highlights from this week's Skift Short-Term Rental Summit, read why hotel CEOs are optimistic, and learn about Istanbul's post-Champions League tourism push.

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What Causes Sleepless Nights for Hotel Execs? The Rise of Fintech

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The chief financial officers at Marriott and Accor are closely watching the entry of banks, financial technology (fintech) firms, and tech giants into the selling and servicing of travel. As they should.

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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