February, 2025

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The White Lotus Effect Could Be a Disaster for Thailand's Koh Samui - And Travel Media Is Making it Worse

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Skift Take: It is disheartening to see the same publications that have previously reported on the perils of overtourism now behaving like golden retrievers chasing a tennis ball, sprinting after the hype with little critical reflection.

Travel 336
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Thailand Expects a Tourism Boom From Season 3 of 'The White Lotus'

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Skift Take: Thailand has benefited from foreign films set in the country for years, and a similar boom in interest is predicted following the new season of 'The White Lotus.

Tourism 322
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How Has AI Changed Travel Planning?

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Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing many aspects of the travel industry, and here's a brief look at how the booming technology is

Travel 317
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What Travel Brands Should Know About China's RedNote

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Skift Take: As overseas travel rebounds and Chinese consumers increasingly seek out genuine travel tips and personalized recommendations, brands looking to engage this influential audience must understand what makes RedNote a powerful tool for modern travel marketing.

Branding 288
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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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How American, Delta, and United Are Prepping for 2025's Super Bowl Surge

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Skift Take: Airlines are ramping up schedules for this weekends Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, and a few of them are having a bit of fun doing so.

Tourism 284
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Redefining Luxury Hospitality in 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Luxury hotels can differentiate themselves by broadening their offerings and embracing lucrative experiential trends.

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JetBlue Targets High-Spending Flyers as Industry Competition for Premium Travelers Heats Up

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Skift Take: As airlines race to expand premium offerings, this move is a key part of JetBlues strategy to enhance loyalty and drive profitability.

Travel 270
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British Airways Boosts Loyalty Messaging to 'Reassure' Customers

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Skift Take: After a turbulent few weeks, British Airways is attempting to regain control of the narrative. Improved customer messaging and additional status sweeteners should go some way to help.

Business 261
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Trivago Pushes AI-Powered Ads, Tries to Reduce Reliance on Google

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Trivago's CEO said changes to Google ads are primarily what caused repeated revenue declines over the past couple of years.

Revenue 261
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Disney's Gamble: More Cruise Ships, Parks, and Premium Prices

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Skift Take: Disney is expanding its cruise fleet and investing billions in its theme parks internationally. Yet maintaining premium pricing across a much larger footprint won't be easy.

Tourism 241
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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Marriott CEO: We Want '100% of Your Travel Wallet' — Exclusive Interview

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Skift Take: Marriott boss Anthony Capuano outlined his vision to transform the Fortune 200 company from a traditional hotel group into an all-encompassing travel enterprise. This change will demand the company be fast and nimble, such as by streamlining decision making.

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