Thu.May 11, 2023

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UK Online Travel Entrepreneur Hugo Burge Dies at 51

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Burge's death leaves a void for those who worked with him in online travel and at startups he invested in. His more recent support of artists and other creators left a cultural legacy in the UK.

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Hilton and the James Beard Foundation Form Partnership

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced a partnership with the James Beard Foundation, serving as a premier sponsor of the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards. As the first hospitality company to sponsor the Outstanding Bar Award, the activation underscores Hilton’s presence in food and beverage. “Across our portfolio of brands, we have always sought opportunities to join forces with strategic partners, such as Proof & Company, and world-class chefs, such as Michael Mina, José Andrés, and Nancy

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Google Travel Eliminated Trip Summary Feature

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google Travel just got a tiny bit less sticky because Gmail users could easily find their past, present and upcoming trips there all in one place. The feature became a victim of bigger and more important priorities.

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India Daily: 3 in 4 Travelers Seek Regenerative Travel 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The gaps around limited availability, lack of awareness, and cumbersome purchasing experiences are hurdles in front of regenerative travel's big potential.

Travel 261
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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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A Look Back at Our 2022 Skift IDEA Awards Alumni: The Industry Innovators

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With just over a month remaining to submit your 2023 Skift IDEA Awards application, we continue to highlight the 2022 winners of the travel industry’s most coveted award.

Travel 261
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Skift Research Starts Providing Airline Coverage for Airline Weekly Subscribers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. airline industry is roaring again and gunning for record profitability in the coming summer on the back of strong results delivered in 2022. However, dynamic passenger demand and macroeconomic conditions could dampen this growth.