Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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7 Ways AI Is Changing Business Travel

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Skift Take: Someday a computer-generated avatar may explain why you can't fly business class to Dubai. In the meantime, travel management and travel tech companies are testing how to apply Gen AI to various parts of business travel.

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Accor’s Europe CEO Explains the Impact of the Paris Olympics

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Skift Take: Patrick Mendes, Accor's CEO of Europe and North Africa, is excited about this year's Olympics — in large part because Accor is an official partner of this year's event.

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Ask Skift: What Impact Do the Olympics Have on Tourism?

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Skift Take: Attending the Olympics is a bucket list item for many sports fans, but does the worldwide focus on host cities contribute to a long-term increase in visitor numbers?

Tourism 337
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Russia’s Tourism Uptick: New Skift Travel Health Index

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Skift Take: Russia's recent gains are fueled by strategic marketing efforts and visa waivers.

Tourism 329
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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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Inside Intrepid Travel’s Marketing Playbook for Tours

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Skift Take: Since the end of Covid, Intrepid has been transforming its marketing strategy by focusing on brand, rather than quick hit advertisements.

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IndiGo Continues Premium Shift: New Digital Upgrades and International Expansion

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Skift Take: IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.

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