Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Welcome to the new and improved Skift Travel Podcast.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology is transforming businesses and disrupting entire industries, including the world of selling, which has traditionally been categorized as primarily a “people business”. From prospecting to closing, today’s mobile, social, big data, and cloud technologies are revamping the sales process in ways that would have been inconceivable a few decades ago.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

Over the past four years, utility costs at U.S. hotels have increased at a pace greater than total operating revenue. As a result, utility department expenses increased from 2.9 percent of total revenue in 2019 to an estimated 3.3 percent in 2023. As hotels have struggled to recover from the pandemic, any rise in cost ratios is an area of concern for owners and operators.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Last week was the second-biggest this year for travel startup funding. This week's total, $331 million, makes it the third-biggest this year.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced The Bentley Hotel Southampton has officially joined the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, in collaboration with Bijal Hospitality, the property’s owner and operator. The hotel, which is currently in the midst of a renovation, is bookable across Hyatt reservation channels and is expected to join the JdV by Hyatt brand in mid-2024, following additional property-wide upgrades.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

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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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