Tue.Aug 06, 2024

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Airbnb CEO: We’ll Relaunch Experiences in 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Can Airbnb be successful in Experiences when it avoids mass market tours and activities? Don't look to find that Taj Mahal tour on Airbnb.

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Five Questions Hoteliers Should Ask About In-Room Entertainment

Lodging

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Intrepid’s New ‘Impact Officer’ Promises Enhanced Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The adventure travel company's appointment of Payton Iheme as an impact officer is a bet that responsible tourism will resonate among its customers.

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3 Ways Key Control Keeps Hotel Housekeeping Departments Running Efficiently

Lodging

Hotel housekeeping managers need to deliver exceptional turnkey service for guests who expect fresh and thoroughly cleaned rooms when they arrive to take well-deserved rests after long journeys. Hotel housekeeping departments have many daily tasks to accomplish, which need organized, efficient, and dedicated staff so rooms turn over quickly for occupancy by the next guests day in and day out.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Wynn Resorts Buys 70 Acres of Land in UAE For ‘Future Development’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wynn Resorts' joint partnership in the UAE now owns a quarter of all of Marjan Island.

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What Spain’s Latest Tourism Numbers Say About the Mass Protests

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Spain's latest tourism data confirms that it's experiencing an unprecedented boom in tourism — a complaint of locals.

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Tripadvisor’s Flagship Brand Saw Revenue Decline Accelerate With Google Search Changes a Factor

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tripadvisor's flagship brand is declining, so that's why it's focusing on the next iteration of the company.

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‘This Is Not a PR Campaign for Boeing’: NTSB Chair Rips Into Boeing During Hearing Over 737 Max

Skift Blog

Skift Take: NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy’s comments come as the agency is hosting a two-day long series of hearings over what happened in the lead-up to the Alaska Airlines January 5 accident.

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Booking.com’s Insights on Catering to The New Indian Traveler

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Booking.com is intensifying its efforts in India, recognizing the market's critical importance to its global strategy.

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Hyatt Rides Business Travel Wave but Trims Hotel Outlook

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Skift Take: Hyatt claimed success in capitalizing on a business travel recovery. But as it considers acquisitions and development deals, it must balance ambition with potential economic headwinds.

Business 273
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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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!