Thu.Mar 28, 2024

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Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

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Skift Take: Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

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A Dual Target: Hotel Executives on What It Takes to Be ‘Bleisure’ Ready

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The portmanteau “bleisure”—a mashup of “business” and “leisure”—denotes a phenomenon for our time, a time when technology makes it possible to work, even long-term, from locations that can be explored for pleasure when off the clock, often with partners and families. Seven hotel executives recently described for LODGING the emergence and evolution of bleisure, and how their respective properties are making the most of it: The comments of these hospitality insiders reflect the growing prevalence

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Air India CEO on the 180-Degree Transformation — Full Video

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Skift Take: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has lofty ambitions for Air India. Once underinvested by the Indian government, Air India now 470 aircraft on order and hired thousands of new employees as part of an effort to turn its operations around.

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ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Acquires Nomadix and GlobalReach

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STOCKHOLM—ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced that it is acquiring Nomadix, Inc. and GlobalReach in the United States and the United Kingdom. With both organizations joining ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, the combination of technology, resources, and expertise is set to provide a single source for security access, user authentication, WiFi software/hardware, and analytics.

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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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Oberoi Group CEO Vikram Oberoi on India’s Future in Hospitality – Full Video

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Skift Take: The Oberoi Group understands its position among competitors and strives to differentiate itself through quality. The future of India's hotels and economy relies largely on a shared mission to empower the country's workforce and travelers.

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Sonder Rivals Take Over Some of Its Properties

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Skift Take: Landlords approached Sonders' rivals to take over properties where Sonder was trying to renegotiate terms or exit from master leases.

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Hurricanes But Not Flu Outbreaks: Airbnb Revises Cancellation Policy

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Skift Take: Airbnb's new cancellation policy will cover hurricanes — if they trigger government travel bans. But if there is a flu warning in the U.S., a malaria emergency in Thailand, or a Covid-19 outbreak, these situations would not be covered.

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IHG Signs 24 Hotel Projects in China, Reveals Latest Trends

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Skift Take: The franchise model allows for rapid expansion and scalability, which is particularly helpful for a market like China, where the demand for accommodations is high.

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Las Vegas Wins New Low-Cost, Long-Haul Flights to London

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Skift Take: With journey times of around 10 hours, this new service will push the boundaries of the low-cost airline model.

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Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Party

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Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new weather policies, Marriott's new urban timeshares, and Las Vegas' new route from London.

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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!

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Etihad COO Mohammed Al Bulooki Steps Down

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Etihad Airways chief operating officer Mohammed Al Bulooki has stepped down from his role, confirms an internal document seen by Skift.