Thu.Jul 18, 2024

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Expedia Will Soon Get Access to Ryanair Flights as the Companies Make Peace

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences.

Travel 322
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Drury Hotels Company Launches Meetings With More Program

Lodging

ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Drury Hotels Company, LLC announced the launch of its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More aims to offer value for events at Drury Hotels. According to The Meeting Planner Survey: 2024 State of the Meetings Industry report by Knowland and ConferenceDirect earlier this year, almost 50 percent of U.S. meetings had 100 attendees or less in 2023, demonstrating the industry’s […]

Events 278
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Does Columbus, Ohio Really Have 50 Million Visitors?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: All destinations estimate how many travelers visit, and it’s an important data point for showing a destination management organization's economic impact.

Travel 307
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Hyatt in Advanced Talks to Acquire Standard Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Major hotel groups continue to be eager to collect lifestyle and luxury brands.

Hotels 307
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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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‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As Delta and United continue to rake in huge profits, both airlines think low-cost carriers have limited recourse.

Business 301
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Intrepid’s 2030 Tourism Targets: Can India’s Travel Ecosystem Support Them?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Intrepid's vision for India is ambitious. However, the concerns of international travelers need to be addressed by India before inbound numbers can substantially increase.

Travel 292
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Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Seating, Expects to Take Hit From Flight Attendant Contract

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors.

Business 261