Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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Saudi Takes 2 Million Photos of Neom in ‘Ground X’ Project to Build Investor Trust

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Skift Take: Saudi has launched a global drive to bring in more investors and it wants to demonstrate progress. "Show, don't tell," says Neom.

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Airbnb CEO: A New AI-Powered App Will Take ‘Years’

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Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky originally predicted that a fully redeveloped app — with AI at the center — would already have been released. Now, he's saying it'll take years.

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Former American Airlines Exec Vasu Raja on Where the Industry Is Going — and Why He’s Still Bullish on Direct Selling

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Skift Take: In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Skift since he left American Airlines, Raja discussed the future of the airline industry.

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Disney CEO Sees ‘Flat-ish’ Theme Park Revenue and ‘Slowdown’ in Coming Months

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Skift Take: Disney's theme parks — one of the world's most popular tourist attractions — face a domestic slowdown.

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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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Top Aviation Leaders on Stage at Skift Events this Fall

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Skift Take: CEOs from American, JetBlue, Southwest, Turkish, and United will join Skift Airline Weekly editors on stage for in-depth discussions on the sector’s future and their takes on what’s next.

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Here’s What’s Behind a Strong Outlook for Indian Tour Operators – India Report

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Skift Take: Research firms and the tourism industry are bullish on the potential of India for both domestic and international travel. Credit Ratings agency CRISIL has projected that a record 30 million Indians will travel overseas this year.

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Hilton: U.S. Leisure Travel ‘Definitely Softening’ – High-End Still Have ‘Fat Bank Accounts’

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Skift Take: While Hilton's outlook remains broadly positive, the moderating growth trajectory bears watching. Next year hotel operators may need to work harder to drive growth. Luxury and lifestyle brands could be key differentiators.

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Cathay Pacific Signs Big Plane Order as it Scrambles to Regain Dominance

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Skift Take: Cathay Pacific was hit harder than most during the pandemic, and remains a relative laggard on the international stage. Bosses see 2024 as the year that its rebuilding plan really starts to gathers pace.

Business 296
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Inside AlUla’s Strategy to Build a Tourism Destination with Sustainable Growth

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Skift Take: Known as the crown jewel of Saudi tourism, AlUla is building a "light-touch tourism" model that focuses on cultural preservation to attract travelers interested in authentic experiences while capping visitor numbers to preserve its unique landscape.

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How Procurement Enhances the Employee Experience in Hospitality

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Skift Take: As hospitality procurement leaders become increasingly important strategic partners, advanced technologies can help procurement teams tackle industry complexity, increase efficiency, and deliver measurable value back to the business.

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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!