Lodging

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a financial climate once thought to be trending toward lower interest rates, recent market behavior has upended expectations, revealing stubbornly high rates despite the Federal Reserve’s most recent cut. This stall has perplexed economists and business leaders alike, particularly those in interest-sensitive sectors such as hospitality. The hotel sector must brace itself for potential challenges as this financial landscape shifts due to the complex global economic environment and domest

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: While many other travel companies have released AI chatbots, Airbnb determined that they're not good enough.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences, businesses across the travel value chain can take advantage.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Older women are traveling more and there are plenty of opportunities for the hotels and airlines to adapt their product offerings.

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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

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: The bankruptcy filing comes as the carrier recorded increasingly steep losses post-pandemic.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Arthur wrote that "We are the first generation in human history to be able to travel to other continents as easily we once took a trolley to the next town." Thanks to him, we could do this without having a ton of money, and hopefully walked away with a better trip because of that.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Skift Take: Low-altitude tourism seems like more than a passing trend in China. As government policies align with private innovation, Chinese skies may soon become a bustling hub of economic and cultural activity.

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