Tue.May 28, 2024

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Booking Holdings’ Glenn Fogel Was the Highest-Paid Travel CEO

Skift Blog

Skift Take: CEO pay versus performance: See the highest-paid travel bosses and how they scored on total returns for their shareholders.

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NYC Extended Stay Forum Showcases Segment’s Resilience, Growth Outlook

Lodging

The inaugural Extended Stay Hotel Forum, held last Tuesday at the Union League Club in Manhattan, New York City, focused on development, ownership, and operation in the vibrant extended-stay segment, which comprises more than 51 percent of hotels currently being financed. The event included nine sessions covering trends and strategies in areas such as the economy and lifestyle & luxury segments, site selection and investment, branding, new construction and conversion, revenue management and

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NYC Hotel Rates Soar Amid Airbnb Crackdown and Migrant Policy

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Skift Take: New York hotels have faced a price crunch after the city lost about 10% of its travel lodging supply between new restrictions on short-term rentals and a program to convert many hotels into shelter for migrants.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages Completes Renovation

Lodging

THE VILLAGES, Florida—Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation. Led by Florida Hotel Renovations, the project began in late 2023 and includes new contemporary flooring, furniture, lighting, and décor throughout all guestrooms and communal spaces, including the lobby and dining area. “Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages takes pride in providing our guests with a memorable travel experience backed by the latest innovations

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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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How Google’s AI Could Change Travel: 4 Projects For Apps, Airlines, and Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.

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Exclusive: Accor takes action in ‘high growth’ collection brand hotels

Hotel Management

Distinct collection hotels are on the rise as both travellers and owners seek character over ‘cookie cutter’ approach. Here, Accor Pacific Chief Development Officer, Lindsay Leeser, and Vice President Development, Brett Forer, discuss the importance of growing this arm of the business. A key part of Accor’s growth and development strategy is to expand our strongest categories, which includes collection brands.

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Oyo’s Fitch Rating Gets an Upgrade: What Led to the Change

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This upgrade is a testament to Oyo's strengthening financial position and the broader positive trends within India's hospitality industry.

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Indian Travelers Looking at Airlines, Hotels to Boost Sustainability – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Indians are being more mindful of the impact of their journeys on the environment – and it is changing the way they live their everyday lives, according to a report from Booking.com. We look at some of the steps the government and industry are taking in response.

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