Tue.Aug 27, 2024

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Selina Sold Out of Insolvency 5 Weeks After Collapse – Exclusive

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A fire sale gives a new lease on life to Selina, a brand that reinvented hostels for the TikTok generation but struggled after a debt binge.

Sales 341
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The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2024

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Skift Take: The most inspiring trends we’ve picked up on have nothing to do with hyper-glitz. There’s a lot happening right now from visionaries executing with integrity.

Travel 335
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U.S. National Parks Vs. Overtourism: 3 Steps to Stop Overcrowding

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Skift Take: The new $100 million grant will boost the National Park Service's efforts to mitigate overtourism. It's going to need the help because there are no signs of a visitor slowdown.

Services 332
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The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

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Skift Take: Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.

Travel 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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India’s Tourism Boom: Middle Class Drives Surge, Global Brands and Hotels Pivot

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing a boom. But making the most of it will need smart ideas and investments. The next few years will show how well global and local companies can seize this chance.

Tourism 326
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How Travel Brands Are Using Technology to Maximize Value Globally

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Skift Take: To effectively engage travelers globally, travel brands must recognize and address regional preferences in their booking platforms that allow them to be scalable yet flexible enough to adapt.

Branding 326
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Labor Day Surge, Middle East Bump, and Amex GBT and AI

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at a Labor Day travel boom, using AI to support business travel, and a surge in Middle East tourism.

Tourism 308