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Air Taxis to LAX? Southwest in Deal With Archer Aviation 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The partnership between Southwest and Archer Aviation will bring eVTOLs to California airports, but the timeline is currently unclear.

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Effective Sales Meeting Strategies

Anthony Cole Training

Every salesperson has attended sales meetings and left thinking “Why do I have to go to these meetings? They are a waste of time and not helping me get better at selling.” Sales leaders and managers must own and address this problem.

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Q&A: Spain Launches Global Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism With New Series

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Spain's tourism strategy is shifting from volume to value as the country prioritizes ecological and social integrity over visitor numbers to maintain its competitive edge. Turespaña is facilitating this shift by launching a new series to spark a global conversation on sustainable tourism practices.

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JLL Arranges Sale of Home2 Suites by Hilton North Scottsdale

Lodging

WASHINGTON, D.C.—JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it arranged the sale and financing of Home2 Suites by Hilton North Scottsdale near Mayo Clinic, a 130-room hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona. JLL represented the seller, and working on behalf of the new owner, JLL also procured the acquisition loan from a regional credit union. Built in December 2022, the hotel is designed to provide an extended-stay experience with amenities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, […]

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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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European Hotel Deals Surge as Investors Shun Office Real Estate

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The continent offers a bright future for investors. And with waning demand for offices, alternative accommodation brands claim they stand out as a safe political bet.

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Lufthansa Group Cuts Outlook as Flagship Carrier Struggles to Break Even

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Lufthansa Group lowered its outlook for 2024 due to negative market trends — particularly in Asia — and aircraft delivery delays that have afflicted most of the industry.

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A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vasu Raja’s severance package includes a payout of his base salary until January 31, 2025 and flight benefits. He’s also eligible to receive a lump sum payout of $968,750 after the severance period ends.

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Vrbo in Major Reversal on Guest Refund Policies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If Vrbo's new host cancellation policy looks familiar, it's not dissimilar from the one Airbnb imposed a few months ago.

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The Latest Numbers Behind Hotel Groups’ Bet on Credit Card Rewards

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel groups have been expanding the reach of their loyalty programs to include a wider base of consumers while trying to maintain their appeal to frequent travelers. It's a tough trick to pull off.

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Travel Bookings to Miami Surge as Messi Plays in Copa America Final

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Argentines are going to be out in droves to see their team play for the championship. It'll be a boost for international tourism to the U.S.

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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!