Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: Amsterdam is trying to find a balance between being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and a city where locals can feel at home.
Lodging
JULY 16, 2024
TROY, Michigan—With an average daily rate (ADR) for a U.S. hotel room of $158.45 in May 2024—the second-highest month ever behind $159.01 in October 2023 —virtually every traveler in every hotel price bracket is paying more for a hotel room. According to the J.D. Power 2024 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study, travelers’ perceived value for those higher prices greatly depends on how well the hotel delivers on their expectations.
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Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: Apollo Global Management is set to acquire The Travel Corporation's (TTC) portfolio with an expected closure in Q4 2024, pending regulatory approvals.
Lodging
JULY 16, 2024
Last month, we saw a powerful example of the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s advocacy influence and reach as we secured an important policy victory that ensures fair treatment for hotels in Hawaii, a major U.S. tourist destination that’s critical to the health of our industry. As our members know, AHLA is constantly monitoring states across the country for policies that discriminate against hotels in favor of short-term rental properties.
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Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: Companies say their employees are embracing business travel, but they're also trying to rein in costs.
Hotel Management
JULY 16, 2024
The time has come to recognise the top performers in the hotel industry across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific with entries now open for the 2024 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. The HM Awards return for the 22nd annual event on Friday November 29, 2024 at the Grand Ballroom, ICC Sydney to uncover the best people, properties, departments, brands and chains in the business of accommodation.
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Lodging
JULY 16, 2024
EL SEGUNDO, California—DIRECTV HOSPITALITY announced the renewal of its agreement with BWH Hotels, making DIRECTV HOSPITALITY an endorsed supplier for BWH Hotels and furthering their joint commitment to deliver in-room entertainment for hotel guests. “We are thrilled to continue working with DIRECTV HOSPITALITY,” said Michael Morton, senior vice president, brand management and member services for BWH Hotels. “DIRECTV is a trusted and valued supplier for our properties, and its
Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: The low-cost airline is hoping that its unusual business model will help it dodge intense competition for flights to the Sunshine State.
Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: United flight attendants are the latest to consider a vote to authorize a strike as frustrations over stagnant pay and working conditions continue to mount.
Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: In the fiercely competitive tourism landscape, where every destination is racing to attract more visitors, Thailand knows it has to move quickly and decisively. That's why it's no surprise the country is already set with its tourism strategy for 2025, looking to get ahead of the curve.
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Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: MakeMyTrip's newest collaboration is with Air India Express to offer holiday packages on the airline's website and app. The move comes a month after IndiGo introduced a hotel booking option on its platform.
Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: The ultra-low-cost carrier lowered its revenue outlook for the second quarter, blaming softer ancillary sales.
Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: India has a significant deficit of hotels and the vacation-rental market in the country is filling up this gap while catering to the growing interest in off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Skift Blog
JULY 16, 2024
Skift Take: Uber is adding new features, some temporary, to take advantage of increased tourists in Paris for the Olympics starting later this month.
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