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Scotland to Replace Tourist Information Centers with TikTok Videos and Influencers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Scotland sees itself as a content creator and curator for tourists, not an information provider anymore.

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5 Tips for Asking Your Prospect Better Questions

Anthony Cole Training

You don’t want to look, act, or sound like every other salesperson when asking your prospect questions. There is an art and a science to being masterful at asking your prospect better questions and building a strong, credible relationship with them. Read on to learn 5 tips for asking meaningful, exploratory, and courageous questions.

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was awarded some of his highest compensation during his short tenure at the helm of the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, but he did not receive a bonus for 2023.

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Brand CEOs Identify Top Challenges, Industry Disruptors During AAHOA Panel

Lodging

As a handful of major brand CEOs assembled during AAHOACON ’24 to weigh in on key industry issues, a major focal point was increased operating costs and their impact on margins. Speaking during the opening general session, the executives identified a number of ongoing challenges and potential industry disruptors, including increased government regulation, as well as the continued emergence of artificial intelligence.

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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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Marriott Bonvoy’s New AI Search Tool: 4 Tests Show How It Works — and Doesn’t

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott Bonvoy's new AI tool probably isn’t sharp enough yet to be reliable. But as one of the first tools like it by a major hotel brand, it offers an early glimpse at how lodging search could look in the future.

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Knowland: St. Louis Leads Meetings and Events Growth for March

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois market led the top 25 markets in March for meetings and events growth with 24.3 percent year-over-year growth. Las Vegas came in second with 20.9 percent growth. National associations and education groups led in four of the five top markets. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

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Walt Disney World Unveils 2024 Experiences: Expect Droids

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Disney has released a new lineup of experiences at its flagship resort that could give anxious visitors, and rival competitors, a taste of its priorities as it plans to double its parks investment over the next decade.

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Abu Dhabi’s $10 Billion Plan For Tourism

Skift Blog

The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a new grand plan for tourism, comprising $10 billion worth of investment.

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Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Designer Condo Hotel in Miami

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The residences, starting at $3.5 million, are slated to be completed in 2027.

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Sonder Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting —Again

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sonder's second notice of potential delisting is for a different reason than the first notice a year earlier. Neither, though, is a good look for the struggling company.

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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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TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There have been a ton of layoffs in various areas of the short-term rental industry over the last year. Facing headwinds, companies are trimming costs and trying to position themselves to new market conditions.

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