Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Hospitality leaders warn the country needs to start building more affordable accommodation options to support Saudi tourism goals.
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AHICE 2024: EVT signs luxury Brisbane hotel The Inchcolm as Invictus partnership grows
Hotel Management
MAY 1, 2024
EVT Hotels and Resorts has commenced management of boutique Brisbane hotel, The Inchcolm, operating under its Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE), in an extension of the group’s partnership with Invictus Developments. EVT’s Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations, Norman Arundel, announced the deal at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) on Thursday May 2.
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Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.
Choice Hotels International Takes it to the ‘Next Level’ at 68th Annual Convention
Lodging
MAY 1, 2024
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, kicked off its 68th annual convention in Las Vegas yesterday, highlighting the company’s strong competitive position and its plans to help owners and operators capitalize on the growing demand for leisure and business travel. With over 6,600 registrants, including more than 1,100 exhibitors, the three-day conference is one of Choice’s largest ever.
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Airbnb Dives Into Pop Culture With New Home and Experiences Category Called ‘Icons’
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity.
Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers.
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Hyatt to Add Pelotons at 800 Hotels – and Give Loyalty Points For Workouts
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Hyatt has been stepping up its focus on guest wellness. Expect the offer of loyalty points in exchange for guests completing workouts to catch on in the sector.
MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: MGM Resorts is riding high after a record-breaking first quarter. CEO Bill Hornbuckle's bold bet on a Marriott partnership and on expansion in China and Japan appear to be paying off in spades.
Crafting Personalized Travel Experiences
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Innovation requires more than just technology. In this episode of Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, Trip.com discusses how it approaches innovation and why collaboration is key.
Trivago Pulls Marketing Investments out of Latin America After Brand Campaign Letdown
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Less localization is the tradeoff that Trivago is seemingly willing to live with as it uses AI to avoid having to pay TV pitch people in each of its markets.
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Norwegian Cruise CFO Dismisses Talk of a Slowdown: ‘We Are Not Seeing’ It
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MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025.
Tech Company Travelsoft Buys 90-Year-Old Travel Publication L’Echo. CEO Explains Why
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: It's not every day that a travel tech company buys a media and events business, but the tech CEO said the deal is part of a long-term strategy.
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