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Clear Becomes an Enrollment Provider for TSA Pre-Check

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Skift Take: Clear, which rose to popularity by allowing flyers to speed through long security lines with its use of biometrics, will now be the third enrollment provider for TSA Pre-Check.

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Powering Ahead: All Indicators Are Strong for Meetings and Events

Lodging

As we welcome the new year, the hospitality industry is buzzing with optimism and hope. According to the most recent Planner PULSE Survey, the challenges and uncertainties that marked the end of the previous year have dissipated, and a promising future is on the horizon. In March, Cvent and Northstar Meetings Group surveyed hundreds of event planners to gather insights for hospitality professionals regarding the concerns and needs of their customers.

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Oyo Plans to Add 250 Hotels in U.S. This Year

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Skift Take: While Oyo may look to go upscale in India its growth strategy in the U.S. primarily relies on its budget hotel segment.

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HVMG Promotes Three Senior Leaders

Lodging

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company has promoted three associates to leadership roles. Jamison Conrey was named vice president of engineering, Capital Projects and Risk Management; Androse Bell was named general manager and vice president of operations and Maggie Rose was named general manager and vice president of operations.

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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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Viking IPO: Key Facts Behind the Luxury Cruise Operator’s Billion-Dollar Debut

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Skift Take: Wednesday's IPO will value Viking, an operator of luxury river and ocean cruises, at roughly $10 billion. Leaders in the luxury travel sector will be eyeing the move closely.

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Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

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Skift Take: With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports.

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Volotea: The Biggest Low-Cost Airline You’ve Never Heard Of

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Skift Take: Volotea is something of a maverick among European budget carriers. It's strategy according to CEO Carlos Muñoz? Don't chase the big guys and get the basics right.

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Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

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Skift Take: The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.

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