Tue.Apr 23, 2024

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Atlanta Tourism Chief Talks World Cup, $1 Million Deal With Michelin Guide

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Skift Take: If the best teams play in Atlanta for the World Cup, it could be the home base for thousands of fans.

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Red Roof Names Zack Garib As President; Fouad Malouf to Newly Created Position Of COO

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Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has named hotel industry veteran Zack Gharib as President, effective immediately. Gharib brings more than two decades of senior management experience in franchising, operations and brand management with companies such as Marriott, Vacasa, LaQuinta by Wyndham and Highgate Homes. He is widely regarded as a hospitality management innovator, having created and launched award-winning development, strategic planning and franchise operations p

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New Schengen Visa Rules for Indian Visitors: Key Questions Answered 

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Skift Take: Destinations value Indian travelers, but lengthy visa processing times lasting months act as significant deterrents. The adoption of these new regulations by European authorities reflects a proactive effort to tackle these concerns, aiming to boost tourism flow.

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American Airlines Cuts Travel Agencies Slack: Extends Deadline For Loyalty Points

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Who's in and who's out of American Airlines' new preferred agency program to date? The deadline extension seems to indicate their are some hiccups along the way.

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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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Trivago Tests New TV Commercials – At Least 1 With AI

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Just as online travel companies experiment with new features on their website pages, Trivago does something similar with its TV ads. Too soon to tell which ones will make the cut.

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JetBlue Posts a Loss as It Struggles With Elevated Capacity in Popular Markets

Skift Blog

Skift Take: JetBlue reported a $716 million loss on Tuesday as it recalibrates its strategy as a standalone carrier following the termination of its merger with Spirit Airlines.

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5 Facts About Aman’s Luxury Yacht

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Skift Take: Aman has postponed the launch of its first yacht-style cruise offering until at least 2027. When it debuts, the palatial motor yacht will fuse Eastern mystique and minimalist chic.

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Here’s How Amadeus Employees Use AI with Microsoft Copilot 

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Skift Take: Amadeus is still determining how much more efficient generative AI makes the workplace, but employees were clear that they want to keep it.

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Indian GenZs Plan International Travels After Getting First Salary – India Report

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Skift Take: Being meticulous planners and financially independent, young travelers have made India a lucrative source market for several countries.

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Climate Change Comes for the Great Barrier Reef

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Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the dying Great Barrier Reef, a new exec at Airbus, and better pay at Delta.

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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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India’s TBO Gets Green Light for IPO

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Will TBO go into wait-and-watch mode like Oyo or Ixigo, or will it launch an IPO soon enough?

Travel 274
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Q&A: Abu Dhabi’s Strategic Leap Forward in Global Accessibility

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Skift Take: Abu Dhabi is strengthening its global tourism profile with major infrastructure leaps, including a new airport terminal set to improve connectivity and visitor experiences in line with its expansive tourism vision.

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Atlanta’s Michelin Guide Deal Translates to Tourism Dollars

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Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Atlanta's Michelin deal, JetBlue's quarterly earnings, and how Amadeus uses AI.

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