Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Oslo doesn't take the typical smiling local approach in its new tourism ad. It instead uses dry Nordic humor to promote Oslo's unique appeal.

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Tourism 347

Lodging

JUNE 25, 2024

Amadeus detailed plans to incorporate Gen AI into a new chatbot for its business intelligence suite, debuting with Agency360+. The Amadeus Advisor chatbot by Azure OpenAI Service builds on the partnership between the two technology companies to foster collaboration across the travel industry. In addition to being able to access the travel agency and corporate booking data available in Agency360+, hoteliers can use Amadeus Advisor to enter data requests and receive answers in natural language. [&

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: As the UAE and Saudi Arabia continue their mega-projects, we look at Oman's 'calmer' approach to tourism.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 25, 2024

Marriott International is set to bring a Luxury Collection resort to the Gold Coast after signing an agreement with Makris Group to develop a new-build hotel. The 122-key Marina Mirage Gold Coast, a Luxury Collection Resort, which is scheduled to open in 2027, will be positioned withing the Marina Mirage mixed-use precinct and is expected to feature a signature restaurant, expansive function and event spaces, a rooftop bar and pool, jacuzzi, garden, wellness, beauty centre and a day spa.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: This isn't the first time Amazon has tried to bring voice-activated bookings to hotels. But in a collaboration with Viator, guests will be able to book over 300,000 travel experiences directly from their rooms.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72 — Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Vitruvian Partners' additional $50 million investment in Civitatis underscores the company's appeal as a niche marketplace. The company plans to use the funds to solidify its leadership in Latin America.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: The first Delta One lounge at JFK includes a full-service restaurant, a shoe shining service, massage chairs and other spa treatments.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Paytm's move to expand its travel offerings comes after it recorded a successful quarter for flight bookings. Initially started as a financial services company, Paytm has been enhancing its offerings to increase its revenue streams.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Women have struggled to occupy leadership roles in the aviation industry, and we discuss the reasons why and what airlines are doing to reverse the gender gap in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

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Travel 283

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: There were dozens of people waiting in line to speak with Dan Blanchard after his hour-long HITEC presentation, half of which was an audience Q&A. He has learned a lot over his four years as chief tech officer for IHG, and people were clearly interested in hearing about it.

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Travel 283

Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Boeing’s recent challenges have seen more airlines switch to Airbus. This could mean delivery delays have a wider operational impact on the industry.

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Operations 274

Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Today's economic pressures are impacting consumers differently across income levels.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: The issue of rooting out members of violent groups from Airbnb and other online platforms — and hotels — is as relevant today as when Airbnb adopted its policy in 2018.

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Hotels Travel 273

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Skift Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Skift Take: Carnival is riding a global wave of consumer interest in cruise experiences. The company doesn't see any signs of a slowdown.

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