Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: ChatGPT plugins had already covered flight and hotel bookings. Now, two new travel companies are joining the experiment, bringing ticketed events and car rentals into the mix.
Lodging
MAY 25, 2023
The hotel industry remains persistently understaffed as hoteliers have been unable to attract and retain talent. A staggering 87 percent of hotels across the United States are facing a shortage of personnel, with 36 percent of the respondents describing the situation as severe, according to a recent study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
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Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Despite being the third largest civil aviation market in the world, India lacks trained personnel to manage airports. Perhaps both manpower and technology need an upgrade.
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
Sydney hotels are welcoming locals and visitors alike as the city lights up for the 13th edition of Vivid. The annual festival of light, music and food kicks off on Friday May 26 and will run through to June 17. Accor Pacific CEO Sarah Derry said the festival presents a great opportunity for hotels across the city. “The impact of Vivid Sydney 2023 is significant and we are experiencing increased demand for our city centre and suburban hotels,” Derry told HM exclusively.
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 25, 2023
Skift Take: CBRE has again raised its forecast for U.S. hotel performance, expecting average revenue per available room to be up 6 percent year-over-year. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: The EU's objections to Booking's proposed acquisition of flight-tech firm Etraveli Group does not mean the deal is dead. The EU may demand concessions to reshape the pact, which is an important piece of CEO Glenn Fogel's "connected trip" strategy.
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Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: We continue to add new speakers to Skift Short-Term Rental conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Airbnb, Vacasa, AirDNA and Travel + Leisure Co. It’s a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the recovery of the travel industry that have allowed it to surpass spring 2019 benchmarks.
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