September, 2023

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Mastering influencer collaborations: elevating your hotel’s brand in the digital era

eHotelier

Before diving into any collaborations, it is essential to ensure that your social media channels are in top shape to maximize the success of your influencer partnerships. Let's explore the key considerations and steps for working with influencers.

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Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

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Hyatt To Introduce New Home Rental Offering: Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt

Hotel News Resource

When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to a unique collection of short-term private home rentals from beachfront escapes to mountainside ski chalets, where they can earn and redeem points beyond the traditional hotel stay.

Hotels 105
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How Demographics, Loneliness, Work and Climate Will Define the Future of Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We are ready to decipher and define the next decade of travel. Are you onboard?

Travel 357
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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 connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to keyless entry, 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

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Airbnb CEO Talks European Growth and NYC Crackdown

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb is turning its attention from New York City toward other cities that are more welcoming.

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Ask Skift: Why Is There a Pilot Shortage in the U.S.?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. is still experiencing a significant pilot shortage despite the boom in air travel this year. Ask Skift explains why.

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NYC Airbnb Hosts Explore Alternatives As New Bookings Are Blocked

Skift Blog

Skift Take: New York City is a bit late to the game compared to other tourist cities that have implemented Airbnb restrictions, but there are certainly more to come.

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France Struggles to Wipe Out Bedbugs at the Airport and on Trains Before Olympics

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Bedbugs at the airport and on commuter hotels is definitely lot a good look heading into the Paris Olympics next year.

Hotels 335
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Breeze Airways Sees Softer Bookings as Airline Growth Outpaces Fall Travel Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.

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Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Expedia Carries Out More Layoffs, Makes Exec Changes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's the latest in a number of layoff rounds over the past three years.

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NYC Short-Term Rental Enforcer to Provide Early Reprieve From New Registration Rules

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Platforms and hosts will get some breathing room from the city in the early days after the registration rules kick in. There are enough moving parts to keep most of the fines at bay in the short term.

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Business Cabin Revenues Exceed Pre-Pandemic Highs

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Outpacing recovery in economy cabin, business cabin revenues have surpassed pre-pandemic highs despite the slow return of business travelers globally.

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Uber Continues Experiments With In-App Travel Products

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Uber has been experimenting with an expanded travel app in the UK. Results are looking good, so those trials will continue.

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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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Airline Loyalty Keeps Degrading: I’m a Free Agent and You Should Be Too

Skift Blog

Skift Take: When it comes to airline loyalty, if everyone is "elite" no one is. As Delta rebalances its loyalty program, customers need to remember it is a business in the service of shareholders. I'm surprised it has taken this long for programs to arrive at this revenue-driven conclusion.

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Hopper CEO Claims Expedia Lost Bookings After Their Split

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Competition certainly played a role in the Expedia-Hopper split. Which company suffered the greatest? The larger company, Expedia, had more resources to absorb a hit.

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Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.

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Chinese Tourists Are Back in Dubai, but ‘Glitz and Glamor’ Isn’t Enough

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Chinese travelers are gradually returning to Dubai. Numbers are good, but if the tourism authority wants them be great, it needs to shift away from 'one-hit wonder' strategies.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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Skift India Report: Strong Hotel Growth to Now Return to Normal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While the Hotelviate report does highlight the surge witnessed in India's organized hotel sector, it also approaches the future with cautious optimism. It serves as a reminder that the exceptional developments witnessed in 2022-23 were unprecedented.

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Morocco Tours Canceled by Deadly Earthquake as Operators Hope to Restart Soon

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.

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Jason Calacanis and Brad Gerstner on How AI Is Changing Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The travel industry could see a disruption from generative AI sooner rather than later.

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United Airlines Appoints President of Venture Arm as CFO

Skift Blog

Skift Take: New CFO Michael Leskinen will help shape the future of MileAge Plus and whether to place greater emphasis on flyer spend as Delta and others have done.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Apple Event: New iPhone 15 Features for Travelers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Apple hasn't traditionally focused on travel, but these new features are useful.

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Zillow Co-Founder Flags Travel Startup Overfunding in Race for Killer AI App

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence has far-reaching implications, particularly for startups specializing in niche AI travel services, who are at risk of becoming obsolete before getting off the ground.

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Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.

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Hawaii’s Maui Tourism Faces ‘Long Recovery’ After Wildfires

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hawaii public officials want tourists back after the horrible wildfire as soon as possible, but airlines and tour operators know that it takes time for local communities to heal.

Tourism 318
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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Hilton’s Plan to Dominate Middle-Class Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: "Back to basics" That's the new focus of Chris Nassetta, as he launches a self-described 'unsexy' growth strategy. Spark, Project H3 and other economy brands to follow are all part of a new vision to turbo-charge Hilton's development.

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GetYourGuide CEO Wants to Change Boring AI Text Search

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While flights and hotels are the backbone of the travel industry, the demand for experiential travel creates a ripe playground for AI disruption to focus on the experience economy.

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Marriott Posts – Then Changes – Job Ads Mentioning Alcohol in Saudi Arabia

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There has long been speculation that hotels in Saudi Arabia would need to relax its restriction on alcohol to attract global tourists.

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Vrbo Will Penalize Hosts Who Cancel Bookings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!