Tue.Sep 03, 2024

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Virgin Atlantic Reviews ‘Gender Neutral’ Policy for New Saudi Route

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Skift Take: Throughout its 40-year history, Virgin Atlantic has made its name by shaking up the airline establishment. This move suggests that when cultural sensitivities are concerned, even a trailblazer can have its limits.

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Elliott Owns Enough Southwest Shares to Call for a Special Meeting

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Skift Take: Elliott is amping up the pressure on Southwest. Now that it's crossed the threshold in owning 10% of the carrier's common stock shares, the hedge fund could call a special meeting to force a vote on whether to oust Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly.

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U.S. Hotel Workers on Strike: What to Know

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Skift Take: About 40,000 hotel workers have contracts expiring over the next year. So these few days of strikes might just be a preview of coming attractions at several dozen hotels.

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The Shifting Landscape of Travel Bookings: Skift Research

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Skift Take: Direct bookings surge as travelers prefer supplier websites over OTAs. This means OTAs will need to innovate to stay competitive.

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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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How Young India is Traveling – India Report

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Skift Take: More than 65% of Indian population is aged below 35. With increasing spending power, these young travelers make for a large potential traveler base.

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FIVE Hotels Results Show ‘Cannibalization’ in Dubai

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Skift Take: Party hotel brand FIVE has seen years of success in Dubai, but after putting three hotels in one city, the group is starting to "cannibalize" its own business.

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Skift Power Rankings: Michael O’Leary

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For an airline renowned for charging customers for almost everything, Michael O’Leary is rather good at getting a freebie.

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Thailand Edges Closer to 2019 Tourism Peak

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Skift Take: Thailand’s tourism recovery though impressive is also fragile. Competition from neighboring countries and global conflicts could disrupt growth.

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Skift Power Rankings: Jonathan Gray

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Skift Take: He took a risky bet in 2007 on Hilton and it just may have been the “best leveraged buyout ever.

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What India Must Do to Revitalize Inbound Tourism

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Skift Take: A 44% increase in foreign arrivals in 2023, may suggest recovery for Indian inbound tourism, but the country has a long way to go to realise its true potential in tourism.

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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!