Tue.Apr 09, 2024

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IHG Hotels Partners with Google to Build AI Trip Planner

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Skift Take: IHG Hotels & Resorts sees a future in helping travelers plan their entire trip, not just where to stay.

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Boeing Whistleblower Claims Company Took Shortcuts to Make the 787 and 777

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Skift Take: A Boeing engineer alleged he saw “people jumping on pieces of the airplane” when manufacturing the 787, making it prone to defects.

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Viator Chief Resigns: Big Change at Tripadvisor’s Travel Experience Brand

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Skift Take: Ben Drew took over Tripadvisor's Viator brand right as the pandemic began and helped guide the online travel seller into its first-ever profits. His departure comes at a pivotal time for the brand as it faces heavier competition.

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Employee Wellness Is a Growing Priority in Business Travel

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Skift Take: Employee wellness had often been an afterthought prior to the pandemic, but more companies are devoting resources to prevent staff from burnout during their work trips.

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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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Wyndham C-Suite Re-Org: Hotel Tech Boss to Oversee Marketing and Loyalty

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Skift Take: The move may reflect a rising trend among hotel groups as tech beats traditional marketing in priority.

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Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

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Skift Take: Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.

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Goa Gives Boost to Sports Tourism – India Report

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Skift Take: Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports.

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Hotel CEO Paydays Soared in 2023: Hilton’s Chief Leads with $57 Million

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Skift Take: Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta led the pack among hotel executives with a total compensation of $56.8 million in 2023, followed closely by Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian at $56.4 million and Marriott's Anthony Capuano at $55.5 million.

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Boosting Revenue During Cultural Events: A New Era for Travel Marketing? 

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Skift Take: If you’re heading to the latest stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, you will likely need to book a flight and hotel. Expedia Group recently unveiled new data highlighting how its advertising tools enhance visibility for travel partners on their sites and can augment partner revenue during popular cultural events.

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines Quits Star Alliance: 6 Key Questions Answered

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Skift Take: The fallout from SAS leaving the Star Alliance group of airlines will be felt far beyond Scandinavia, with SkyTeam partners such as Delta's SkyMiles program due to be the biggest winners.

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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!