Fri.Aug 18, 2023

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Vrbo Reverses Long-Standing Guest Refund Policy in Maui

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.

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Tripadvisor’s Inflection Point: Viator Surpasses Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff.

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Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment.

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Zeelo Raises $16 Million to Optimize Corporate Shuttle Routes: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Zeelo is helping corporate clients make shuttle routes more efficient, and Teleport is making the visa submission process a little less tedious.

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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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Planning Travel With Artificial Intelligence

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at AI travel planning, Chinese tour group resurgence, and American Air’s new European routes.

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