Skift Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Skift Take: Venice is likely the first city to charge a fee to access its central area. Using entry fees, Venice is testing a system to manage tourist flows.

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Lodging

APRIL 26, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 demonstrated the hotel demand in all Accor Group regions and segments. Operating performance indicators (RevPAR and portfolio growth) are trending positively, and the group has continued to manage its balance sheet in line with its commitments. Sébastien Bazin, chairman and CEO of Accor, said, “In this first quarter, marked by the group’s return in CAC 40, Accor once again delivered a solid performance, increasing revenue in all regions, notably in […]

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Skift Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Skift Take: These AI-powered smart glasses offer an early glimpse at what on-the-go virtual travel assistants could be.

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Lodging

APRIL 26, 2024

A high-quality mattress promotes the restful sleep that is one of the fundamental offerings of the hotel industry. But even top-tier mattresses eventually need replacing, and at that point procurement will need to investigate the products in the ever-evolving bedding market. Given the variety of products in terms of price point and features, it’s best to start this exploration well before the warranty expires on the hotel’s current mattresses, advised David Wiles, director of Tempur […] Th

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Skift Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Skift Take: American is the latest airline to alter its schedule as delivery delays at Boeing mount.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

Skift Take: Two days ago, Tony Fernandes announced that he’s putting retirement aside for the next five years. On Thursday he announced AirAsia Move’s plans to be the biggest OTA in Southeast Asia and a day later, he’s talking about his ambition to position AirAsia as the largest low-cost airline group in Asia.

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