Tue.Jul 30, 2024

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Skift IDEA Awards: Meet the 2024 Finalists 

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Skift Take: For the sixth year, Skift IDEA Awards will recognize and celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation across travel by spotlighting the brands and businesses that are driving the industry forward. See the 2024 finalists below.

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Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Climate Goal, Will Other Airlines Follow?

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Skift Take: Air New Zealand's CEO cited multiple factors for the decision, ranging from a lack of regulatory support to supply chain problems.

Tourism 307
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Spain Regulator Cites Booking.com for Abusive Practices But Lowers Penalty by $90 Million

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Skift Take: Should Booking.com have the right to compel Spanish hotels what rates they can charge on their own websites? That is the heart of the issue.

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Extreme Heat in Dubai, Extreme Price Drops in Hotels

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A night's stay in one of the luxury Dubai hotels drops in June, July and August to below $300 - showing the city's "affordable luxury" model.

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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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India Is Trying to Make Air Travel Affordable, But How? – India Report

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Skift Take: India's aviation sector is expanding and people from smaller cities are increasingly looking to fly. Keeping airfares in check is key to ensuring that air travel remains accessible to the Indian middle class, particularly as it makes up for about a third of the country's population.

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Trivago Acquires 30% Stake in Hotel Rate Aggregator Holisto for $10 Million

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Skift Take: Could Trivago be looking to supplement its traditional metasearch revenue with that generated by a hotel booking site? Or is it just interested in Holisto's tech?

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JetBlue Posts Surprise Profit as New Strategy Starts to Pay Off

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Skift Take: JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.

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Spirit Announces Huge Premium Push, But is it Enough to Shore Up the Airline?

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Skift Take: Spirit is the latest U.S. low-cost airline to make a premium pivot in a bid to boost profitability. Wall Street will be watching closely.

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ToursByLocals CEO on Brand Transformation and Rising Demand for Authentic Experiences

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Skift Take: Following pandemic setbacks, ToursByLocals has completed a long-awaited rebrand meant to signal growth.

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CEOs Look Ahead to Hospitality’s Future at Skift Global Forum

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Skift Take: Hotel CEOs from Marriott, MGM, Wyndham, and more will take the Skift Global Forum stage this September in New York City. We’ll dive deep on what they predict for hotels in the U.S. and abroad, as global travel continues to grow.

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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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Indian Tourism Industry’s Hits and Misses

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Skift Take: The Indian Union Budget last week was a disappointment, but there was a bright spot with IndiGo, MakeMyTrip, and IHCL all reporting profitable quarters in their earnings calls.

Tourism 261
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Korean Wave Makes a Splash with 7.7 Million Tourists as China Leads the Tourism Charge

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Skift Take: 2024 might be the year we finally stop comparing South Korea's tourism numbers to 2019. This year, South Korean arrivals could set a new standard all on their own!

Tourism 253