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DerbySoft Acquires Pkfare and Expands into Airline Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: DerbySoft is one of those companies that lives in the background of the travel industry but plays an important role. It's behind the online sales for many hotels, and now it is for airlines, too.

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Melbourne Vibes: TFE opens Docklands hotel and Flinders’ Street rooftop bar

Hotel Management

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands has begun welcoming guests following its official opening on Monday April 8. The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick; Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar; and Regional General Manager VIC, Stephen Moore, joined Hotel General Manager, Nigel Maxey, for the opening celebrations.

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Why Has Lufthansa Canceled Flights to Iran But Austrian Airlines Keeps Flying?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The cancellations come as U.S. intelligence reports suggest an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent.

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Straight From The Source: Chef John Csukor

Lodging

From menu engineering to reducing food waste, Entegra Procurement Services remains keenly focused on boosting the F&B bottom line for hoteliers, as well as enhancing guest satisfaction. The company weaves together comprehensive F&B solutions and trends in a number of areas through both a video interview with John Csuzkor, head of culinary, North America, at Entegra, as well the research-based whitepaper.

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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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U.S. Airlines Ask Government to Pause Additional Flights to China

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.

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Key appointments: 25hours Sydney, Langham Hospitality Group, Marriott International and more

Hotel Management

25hours Sydney names General Manager Australia’s first 25hours hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, has appointed Silvia Kypriotis as its General Manager. Kypriotis brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience, having started her career with Stamford Hotels and Resorts and worked across various managerial positions within hotel operations at Accor.

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What’s Next for Tripadvisor After Viator Chief Resigns?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Viator was a potential spinoff candidate in 2021. But with a potential sale of Tripadvisor, all bets are off for now.

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United Flight Attendants Picket at U.S., U.K. Airports as Contract Negotiations Stall

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United flight attendants are the latest to express their frustrations over stagnant pay and taxing work conditions.

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Meet the First Set of Speakers for Inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We are thrilled to announce the first round of speakers for the inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit in New York City on June 4. The lineup will include some of the brightest minds in the industry, each bringing their unique insights and expertise to the table.

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Detroit Jumps on NFL Draft Buzz with New Tourism Campaign

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Detroit is taking advantage of the NFL Draft to say it's a great place for tourism.

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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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The State of Loyalty for Travel and Lifestyle Credit Cards in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Credit card loyalty programs play a unique role in shaping consumer behavior and travel spending. A new report from iSeatz explores how banks are structuring their rewards to encourage flexibility, enable choice, and unlock value for today’s consumers.

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