Lodging
JUNE 26, 2024
HITEC 2024 is taking place this week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and as can be expected, AI is well represented among the session topics. Several breakouts focused on navigating the many applications of the technology in the hospitality industry. Exploring an especially topical use of AI, “Labor Challenges Weighing You Down? Consider Digital Workers!
Skift Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Skift Take: Two tourism powerhouses, two economic giants, two of the world's most populous countries — and yet, not a single direct flight between India and China.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 25, 2024
Skift Take: Oslo doesn't take the typical smiling local approach in its new tourism ad. It instead uses dry Nordic humor to promote Oslo's unique appeal.
Skift Blog
JUNE 28, 2024
Skift Take: David Woolenberg, the CEO of Duetto, gave his first media interview to Skift following his company's sale announcement on Thursday.
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
JUNE 28, 2024
Skift Take: European airlines have delayed hundreds of flights due to air traffic control restrictions caused by severe weather in the region.
Skift Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Skift Take: A new survey by GetYourGuide found that 70% of respondents have a plan to book a guided tour in the next year.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 25, 2024
Skift Take: This isn't the first time Amazon has tried to bring voice-activated bookings to hotels. But in a collaboration with Viator, guests will be able to book over 300,000 travel experiences directly from their rooms.
Skift Blog
JUNE 23, 2024
Skift Take: Those with $50 million in the bank aren't average, so it follows that neither are their vacations. In other words, Fitzgerald had it right: The very rich are different from you and me. — bt@skift.
Skift Blog
JUNE 22, 2024
Skift Take: California's bold move is forcing all U.S. based hotels to put all their cards on the table, setting a new standard for price comparison that will likely go national. Whether this leads to more competitive pricing or simply shifts consumer costs elsewhere remains to be seen.
Skift Blog
JUNE 28, 2024
Skift Take: This year’s holiday is set to be one of the busiest on record as millions of Americans take to the skies during the holiday week.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 25, 2024
Skift Take: Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72 — Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift
Skift Blog
JUNE 24, 2024
Skift Take: There is an overall push in India to enhance air connectivity to smaller regions across the country. An increase in number of airports, increase in disposable income, and heightened interest in travel have given airlines the confidence to invest in expansion of their domestic operations. This is leading to Indians traveling more, domestically and internationally.
Skift Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Skift Take: HomeToGo plans to quash bait-and-switch pricing in the way it displays the total price of a short-term rental stay. But will consumers appreciate the effort if rivals' less-transparent prices appear lower?
Skift Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Blackstone, one of the world's largest real estate investors, said Wednesday it had acquired Village Hotels from KSL Capital Partners.
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
JUNE 25, 2024
Skift Take: No one ever wants anything to go wrong while traveling, but if it does, Thailand has you covered.
Skift Blog
JUNE 24, 2024
Skift Take: Portland is going to need another tourism champion, one who will be an outspoken advocate.
Skift Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Skift Take: GrowthCurve is acquiring Duetto from Warburg Pincus affiliates and other shareholders.
Skift Blog
JUNE 24, 2024
Skift Take: Several destinations have experienced a tourism boom in recent years, but has a surge in visitors contributed to inflation?
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
JUNE 25, 2024
Skift Take: Vitruvian Partners' additional $50 million investment in Civitatis underscores the company's appeal as a niche marketplace. The company plans to use the funds to solidify its leadership in Latin America.
Skift Blog
JUNE 28, 2024
Skift Take: The very wealthy don't travel like everyone else does – we discuss the latest trends for luxury vacations on the Skift Travel Podcast.
Skift Blog
JUNE 26, 2024
Skift Take: Driven by an increase in spending power, Indians are traveling to the U.S. in huge numbers. Gains are further boosted by major sporting events held in the U.S., as Indian sports fans are willing to travel far for events.
Skift Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
Skift Take: Here's a look at the stealthy Booking.com for Business. Parent company Booking Holdings has larger priorities, but this unit is growing.
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