Mon.Dec 23, 2024

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Despegar to Be Acquired by Prosus for $1.7 Billion

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Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.

Travel 307
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Hyatt in Talks to Acquire Playa Hotels in All-Inclusive Resort Push

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Skift Take: Ever since Hyatt acquired Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in 2021, it has been expanding its presence in the all-inclusive resort segment, which has gone upscale in recent years.

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Goa Strengthens Bid to Attract Digital Nomads — India Report

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Skift Take: Goas tourism game is all about inclusivity. From digital nomads chasing WiFi to leisure travelers seeking sandy retreats, the states strategy has something for everyone.

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Capital A Seeks to Clear Distressed Status With $1.3B Capital Cut

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Skift Take: Capital A is shifting its focus beyond aviation, aiming to build a stronger, more diverse revenue stream. This would also help the company rely less on the volatile aviation sector.

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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.