Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.
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Tripadvisor: Travelers Are Placing High Priority on Summer Vacations
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. Ninety-five percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51 percent) or more (44 percent) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds. Over a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways.
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Expedia Lets Influencers Cash In, Announces AI Product Updates
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.
How Do You Know When Your Housekeepers Are in Duress?
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. And most of the time, these room attendants, common area cleaners, housemen, and inspectors will be working alone. This makes them more vulnerable to injury or potential assault as they enter guestrooms, closets and storerooms, stairwells, and back-of-house locations.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.
Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: "T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.
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Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.
Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.
Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It’s Coming to the U.S
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.
TUI Faces ‘Significant’ Costs Due to Boeing Delays
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.
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!
San Francisco’s Tourism Boss Resigns After 7 Months
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: San Francisco Travel is going to need a new champion if it's going to get out of its 'doom loop' narrative.
TBO Tek Has IPO Money Now, Acquisitions Could Come Next
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: TBO Tek had a strong debut with its IPO, with plenty of interest in its shares. Now it needs to execute.
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