January, 2024

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Las Vegas Hotels to Charge Highest Room Rates in Super Bowl History

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Skift Take: After a controversy around hosting the Formula 1 race, the Super Bowl will be another test for how well Las Vegas handles mass sporting events.

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Four Financial Changes That Impact the Hospitality Industry’s ‘New Normal’

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In 2019, the United States enjoyed the unprecedented 11th year of economic growth since the “Great Recession.” Economists predicted an economic downturn; the only question was what would be the cause? Few anticipated that the trigger would be a worldwide pandemic, the likes of which had not been seen since 1918. Around the world, governments used different approaches to stem the spread into and within their countries.

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7 Facts About The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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Skift Take: Superyachts run by Marriott brand Ritz-Carlton are setting the pace in a new segment. If you're short on ideas for Valentine's Day, now's the time to drop a hint.

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Buttigieg on Boeing 737 Max 9’s Return: ‘Until It Is Ready, It’s Not Ready’

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Skift Take: The safety of the traveling public tops all other concerns when it comes to Boeing's 737 Max 9 plane, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

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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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United Airlines Finds Loose Bolts on At Least 5 Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes

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Skift Take: United has already found at least five planes with loose door plug bolts as it begins inspecting its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet.

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Lionel Messi Returns to Promote Saudi Arabia and Break ‘Outdated Stereotypes’

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Skift Take: Recognizing the need for a significant image overhaul, Saudi Arabia understands that reshaping perceptions is crucial for it to achieve its ambitious tourism goals by 2030.

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Building Better Travel Loyalty Programs With Insights From Amazon and Expedia Group’s One Key Program

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Skift Take: As brand loyalty and consumer retention become increasingly important business metrics, travel brands must find new and innovative ways to reach and engage consumers.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Big Reveal of Host Cities Is Coming Soon

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Skift Take: FIFA's 2026 World Cup schedule announcement on February 4 will shape the future of tourism in 16 North American cities.

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FAA Orders Temporary Grounding of Certain Boeing 737 Maxes 

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Skift Take: The FAA is requiring inspections of all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a sudden decompression aboard an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday.

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Luxury Travel Boom to Continue in 2024, Say Travel Advisors

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Skift Take: Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.

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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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Delta Sees Seattle Boost as Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding Hits Alaska

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Skift Take: For airlines unaffected by the Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding, there's money to be made.

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Tripadvisor Says It’s Entering the Metaverse: ‘Try Before You Buy’

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Skift Take: While some experts have no hope that the metaverse will last, some travel companies still see its potential, even if only as a marketing ploy.

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China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists

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Skift Take: China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.

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France Sees Rise in TV Tourism

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Skift Take: Like other destinations, France is benefiting from being a location for popular TV shows and films.

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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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American Airlines to Fly Special Taylor Swift Flight AA1989

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Skift Take: This zero-cost marketing move by American helps associate the brand with the Super Bowl buzz in a fun way.

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Marriott vs. Hilton: What Their 2024 Hotel Pipelines Reveal

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Skift Take: Hotel execs gathered this week to compare the sizes of their hotel pipelines. The companies with the largest hotel development forecasts were Marriott and Hilton, and the types of properties proving popular says a lot about their strategic directions.

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A New Plane Every Week For a Decade: IndiGo CEO Eyes Global Growth

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Skift Take: Already India’s largest airline, IndiGo is gearing up for even greater success. CEO Pieter Elbers tells Skift how he plans to do it.

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Executives, Meet Your New Intern: Artificial Intelligence

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Skift Take: Organizational shifts prompted by AI are already happening. It’s only a matter of time before it leads to job cuts.

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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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Japan’s All Nippon Airways Boeing 737-800 Flight Turns Around Due to Window Crack

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Skift Take: After the Boeing 737 Max 9 fiasco, All Nippon Airways isn't taking any chances with Boeing aircraft.

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Venice Combats Overtourism: Caps Tour Group Sizes and Bans Loudspeakers

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Skift Take: Capping tour group sizes may help mitigate overcrowding in Venice. But the city needs to do more.

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JetBlue May Try to Terminate Merger With Spirit

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Skift Take: The New York-based carrier said it believes it can end the merger agreement with Spirit airlines on or after January 28.

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Airbnb Claims NYC Crackdown Hasn’t Delivered

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Skift Take: New York City's defacto short-term rental ban is harsh. Hopefully, the city will revisit the law to strike a more balanced approach.

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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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How to Run a $7.5 Billion Luxury Hotel Portfolio: Inside Gencom’s Strategy

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Skift Take: Karim Alibhai's began his career at a Best Western motel. In the decades since, his firm Gencom has bought, sold, and developed eight Ritz-Carltons and dozens of other luxury hotels. Here's his formula.

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FAA Pauses Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections, Unclear When Planes Can Return to Service 

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Skift Take: Given the further delay in inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9, it’s increasingly unlikely that the aircraft will be able to return to service mid-week.

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International Tourism to Jump 15% in 2024

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Skift Take: A mix of visa-free policies, American hunger for travel and China's rebound will drive an international tourism boom in 2024.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings After 7.6 Earthquake Hits Ishikawa

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Skift Take: The impact of the earthquake is likely to be extensive, affecting transportation and communication, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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The Quiet Dealmakers of Short-Term Rentals

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Skift Take: M&A in short-term rentals isn't new, but players today prefer to remain quiet about the deals and their value.

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AI and Travel: Year 1 Hype, the Reality of What’s Next

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Skift Take: Yes, a lot of things will change. But we are still in the initial promises phase and actual changes are still to come.

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Airbnb Defacto Ban in NYC Spurs ‘Staggering’ Gains in New Jersey

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Skift Take: It's good times for Airbnb hosts in two New Jersey cities within an easy mass transit commute of NYC.

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IBS Software Acquires Hotel Tech Company for $90 Million

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Skift Take: IBS Software has taken a $90 million step toward its goal of becoming a "player of consequence" in hotel tech. It joins a group of others vying for the same.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.