Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 23, 2024
All salespeople and their managers want to understand the psychology of selling and in fact, is it a highly searched phrase on google. Giving credit where credit is due, The Psychology of Selling is a well-regarded book by legendary sales professional Brian Tracy that should certainly be on every salesperson’s list of must-reads.
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Lodging
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Q2 2024 Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) stated that the total pipeline ascended to a record-high 15,453 projects with 2,395,726 rooms, up 6 percent by projects year-over-year (YOY) and 4 percent by rooms. Worldwide, at the close of the second quarter, there were 6,265 projects/1,115,989 rooms under construction, up 2 percent by projects and 1 percent by rooms YOY.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 17, 2024
Skift Take: Travel startups announced fundraises over the last week exceeding $400 million.
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
AUGUST 21, 2024
Skift Take: We don’t know why the page was removed and Visit Florida won’t say. But it could hurt already strained relations with the LGBTQ community and it doesn’t make sense from a marketing perspective.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for hotels and online travel agencies, but the challenges for those sectors are far from over — especially with the threat of a recession still looming.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Running a profitable airline in the U.S. is increasingly about loyalty, not just logistics. All of the ‘Big Three’ lean heavily on frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards to help drive revenue - but who came out on top in Q2?
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: It’s still early days, but most of the experiments with AI are focused on improving customer service and increasing the efficiency of flight operations.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2024
Skift Take: Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: Steve Singh is continuing to build and fund an ecosystem that he hopes will bring about a more high-tech experience for the next generation of business travel. Otto will have to work out the rough edges of other AI trip planners to date.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott leads in the competition for the largest membership in a hotel loyalty program, with over 210 members. But its rivals are hot on its heels.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: Hotels have been warning of soft demand in general, but when it comes to meetings and events, it's "very, very strong" (to quote Hilton's CEO). One travel management firm told us they've doubled staff to capture the business.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: Hotel chains are quietly planning to shift their distribution strategies, aiming to bypass traditional intermediaries and boost direct bookings from corporate travel buyers. But with billions at stake, expect fights from legacy players.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Sonder has recently struggled, having not been profitable since going public in a blank check deal in 2022. The heft of Marriott's distribution system will boost the company. Marriott will gain access to Sonder's units, many of which are roomy apartment-style lodging and in neighborhoods where it's hard to build hotels.
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
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: While many developers view disability access as a regulatory requirement, Red Sea Global is tapping into its economic and social potential by creating inclusive experiences to capture a growing market.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at hotels' new business travel workaround, Viking's strong path to 2025, and industry accommodations for a boom in smaller-scale meetings and events.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Choice Hotels has revamped Radisson and Radisson Blu to further solidify its position in the upscale hotel market. The goal? Appeal to a new generation of travelers while honoring its 115-year-old heritage.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: The Middle East is one of the few regions to already be ahead of 2019 tourism, led by Saudi Arabia's transformation plan.
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
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: First class has been 'retiring' from international routes across the industry, Oman Air is the latest, despite its regional neighbors doubling down on the segment.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Skift Take: As ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier falter, Sun Country has been able to routinely stand out as one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Major hotel groups are playing Pokémon with their loyalty programs. Instead of collecting rare game cards, they're adding new sets of travelers to their databases. Gotta catch 'em all.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Sonder gets new marketing and distribution power through the licensing deal. While a positive, this isn't a panacea for Sonder's fundamental problems.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2024
Skift Take: A news report put the potential valuation at roughly $500 million, but that would mark a big jump from the value before the pandemic of just $170 million.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: While other travel brands say they see signs of a slowdown, Viking executives see a boom and no signs travelers want to cutback on cruises.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Chinese tourism, both inbound and outbound, remains far below pre-Covid levels. Despite recent gains, China has significant ground to recover in its travel sector.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: Social media isn’t all fun and games. There’s serious money to be made, and Klook is buying into the trend with its latest TikTok tie-up. Klook's message is clear: Come for the video, stay for the tour!
Skift Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Skift Take: India's hotel industry has gaps and enough potential to warrant significant growth over the next few years. But whether the players will be able to capitalize is a different question altogether.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: This move of tapping into influencer marketing is part of a broader push to digitally transform Thailand’s tourism industry. This also keeps pace with a global trend where social media personalities play a significant role in shaping travel choices.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
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