Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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C-Level Execs Express Optimism During ALIS Despite Economic Headwinds

Lodging

While acknowledging some of the economic headwinds the industry is facing, there is plenty of optimism for the year ahead based primarily on strong travel demand patterns, according to C-level executives at ALIS (Americas Lodging Investment Summit), which kicked off yesterday in Los Angeles, California. During an interview with LODGING, Anthony Capuano, president/CEO, Marriott International, emphasized the companys access to real-time consumer spending data from credit card partners as being ind

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How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.

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The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Winter 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The market is forcing a margin call on post-Covid excess, conspicuous consumption, and there is traveler backlash to excessive rates. This pushback has created space for new thinking.

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Frontier Airlines Makes Bid for Spirit, Again. Spirit Isn’t Interested

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Frontier is making an offer to combine operations with the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in November. Spirit says it is still carrying on with its plans to be a standalone carrier.

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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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The Heathrow Airport Third Runway Expansion Saga

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A Heathrow expansion could signal that the UK is open for business and tourism. But we may not see a shovel in the ground for years.

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Billionaire Face-Off: Loeb Battles Burkle Over Soho House Deal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This isn't just about money it's a power struggle over a troubled member's club brand.

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India-Philippines Direct Flights Soon? Here’s What Officials Say — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Philippines may have finally recognized the vast potential of the Indian market, but are direct flights alone enough?

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Why Enter Skift IDEA Awards

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Skift Take: Great ideas dont wait - so why should you? If you have an exciting project that is set to redefine the future of travel, Skift IDEA Awards could be the perfect opportunity for your work to be celebrated on a global stage. Dont delay - the Early Bird deadline is fast approaching.

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