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Uber-Expedia Super Deal? Our Answers to 10 Big Questions  

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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We’ve Done Revenge Travel and Normalization. Here’s What to Expect in 2025

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Thankfully, consumers tell us travel is a top priority, setting an upbeat tone for the year to come. Skift Take: The traveler is our north star for navigating the complexities that 2025 will bring to travel. Seth Borko Read the Complete Story On Skift

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What Travel Brands Should Know About China's RedNote

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As overseas travel rebounds and Chinese consumers increasingly seek out genuine travel tips and personalized recommendations, brands looking to engage this influential audience must understand what makes RedNote a powerful tool for modern travel marketing. Liz Sinclair Read the Complete Story On Skift

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China’s Extended Spring Festival Holiday Signals Record Travel Surge

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Skift Take: China's extended Lunar New Year holiday is projected to drive a record-breaking travel season, presenting the travel industry a prime opportunity to leverage a peak period of heightened consumer activity. Christine Mao Read the Complete Story On Skift

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A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment. As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” And recruiting professionals are caught in the middle.

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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

Released during this weeks Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, California, the report highlights the industry’s resilience and potential for growth as it adapts to evolving travel patterns and consumer preferences. Through November 2024, global hotel demand reached a staggering 4.8

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Inside the ultra-exclusive Velaa Private Island resort in the Maldives

Hotel Management

Velaa is at the very forefront of scaling its product and technology innovations to meet consumer demand seen in its recently opened, industry-defining Wellbeing Village. This year also marks a pivotal year for wellness – longevity is set to dominate the sector, and the demand for medical wellness tourism is increasing exponentially.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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. This frees up valuable time for sellers to focus more on building relationships and closing deals.