Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Skift Take: China's state-owned plane maker is presenting the COMAC C919 on the international stage with high hopes of stealing market share from Airbus and Boeing.
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Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
TFE Hotels is set to open a second Vibe hotel in Melbourne, this time at the city’s developing Docklands precinct, following the rebranding of a 273-room hotel. From April 8, TFE Hotels will begin operating Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group. Formerly the Sheraton Four Points, the 273-room hotel will deliver a strong upscale offering, a dedicated conference space; leisure facilities including a rooftop pool; and floor-to-ceilin
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia Group is still trimming its workforce three year into its companywide reorganization.
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
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Skift Take: Taylor Swift is a modern day Midas - everything she touches turns to gold. Fans can’t get enough of the Eras Tour, brought to cities around the world by one of the shrewdest business minds of a generation.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Skift Take: Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said the company would appeal the Spanish competition authority's $530 million draft decision if it becomes permanent.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Skift Take: It will be a new era at Expedia Group with Ariane Gorin taking charge.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Skift Take: Sound is an opportunity area that luxury hoteliers haven't fully capitalized on. But they are perfect places to create unique, rarified experiences.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Vacasa is trying to get cash flow positive in 2024 by almost any means necessary.
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Hilton said it plans to make stays at AutoCamp part of its loyalty program, popularizing amenity-filled tents, cabins, and Airstreams.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Although trips to the Middle East aren't in the cards for the Norwegian Cruise Line this year, the company is confident in surging demand for trips to other regions.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Here's the first major interview with Gilda Perez-Alvarado since she became chief strategy officer of Accor. Can she help the hospitality titan diversify beyond selling hotel rooms, help it conquer the U.S., and reinvigorate the iconic Orient Express brand?
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Skift Take: The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.
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!
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Skift Take: Google is a key pillar in destination marketing. So it's interesting that Ireland tapped one of the tech giant's execs to be the new leader of its tourism strategy.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott Bonvoy signed up the 200 millionth member as the loyalty program aims to retain its title as the world's largest – Hilton Honors is hot on its tail.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Skift Take: San Francisco has been somewhat of a poster child for urban decay. The city's new tourism chief has a lot of work to do to change that image.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Skift Take: Destinations worldwide are increasingly introducing tourist taxes to generate revenue, and we explain why those fees are becoming more common.
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
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Flight Centre wanted to cut a money-losing division and refocus on a higher-end luxury client. RIP Gogo Vacations.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Vacation rental operator Vacasa has several issues to tackle, but its most persistent problem is still homeowners leaving its platform.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Vinay Patel of Fairbrook Hotels and Mitesh Amin of KARA Hospitality discuss some of the key benefits of operating within the extended-stay segment and share their model for success.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Icahn’s stake in JetBlue now makes him the third-largest investor in the airline.
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Skift Take: Sonder is cutting its overhead while it works with external advisors to figure out how to handle underperforming units.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Some hosts left Airbnb during the early part of the pandemic because they lost their incomes and were angry about refund policies. Airbnb's host and listing' numbers show it has turned a corner for now.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: India’s Union Budget had it all for tourism — the good (domestic tourism boost), the bad (no clarity on travel tax, 60% cut in regional connectivity scheme allocation) and the ugly (a 97% slash in overseas promotion).
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Skift Take: Booking.com is going big with a Super Bowl ad in 2024. Expedia Group is going global with Netflix. Different strokes for different folks.
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: After a string of problems with its beleaguered 737 Max line, Boeing has to come up with a plan to improve safety culture and quality control.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: This collection and remittance is separate from Airbnb’s tax settlement of $620 million with Italy in December 2023.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: eDreams Odigeo's Prime subscription plan seems to be growing at a strong pace despite not offering Europe's largest airline. Could Ryanair and eDreams come to terms? Never say never.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: The $4.2 billion facility at Terminal 6 will be home to JetBlue and Lufthansa Group airlines and is due to open in 2026.
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