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Trump vs. Harris: What Each Administration Would Mean for the Travel Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: President Joe Biden’s decision to leave the 2024 U.S. presidential race put an unprecedented twist on what was always going to be an unconventional election. But one thing is clear: Each potential administration’s policies will be wildly different – and have significant implications on the global travel industry.

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Key appointments: IHG, Minor Hotels, Mandala

Hotel Management

IHG promotes Rajit Sukumaran to EAPAC leadership role IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced an expanded role for Rajit Sukumaran as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, East Asia and Pacific (EAPAC) – a newly-created position, overseeing more than 20 countries. Sukumaran brings two decades of industry experience, most recently as the lead of IHG’s South East Asia and Korea (SEAK) business unit for the past four years, and previously as the company’s Chief Development Officer, Europe, Midd

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Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions.

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Exclusive: IHG promotes Rajit Sukumaran to EAPAC leadership role

Hotel Management

IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced an expanded role for Rajit Sukumaran as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, East Asia and Pacific (EAPAC) – a newly-created position, overseeing more than 20 countries. Sukumaran brings two decades of industry experience, most recently as the lead of IHG’s South East Asia and Korea (SEAK) business unit for the past four years, and previously as the company’s Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA), giving him a deep kn

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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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Vacation Rentals and Luxury Trips: Travel Startups Raise $106 Million

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Niche vacation rental platforms are still raising money, just not quite as often as during pandemic times.

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Renewed confidence in pubs is well-founded

eHotelier

Heineken’s £39m move to open 62 closed UK pubs is a strong show of confidence in the sector, where it will create over 1000 jobs across the country.

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“The office in your pocket”: SiteMinder and 3RPMS transform everyday operations at Hotel Hirsch 1783

SiteMinder

Many hotels confidently claim that they uphold tradition. However, this statement applies to the Hotel Hirsch 1783 on Lake Constance like no other. Because, as the name suggests, the hotel has been welcoming guests for over 340 years – in family hands. When Peter Schöllhorn took over the charming inn from his parents in 2004, he and his family lovingly renovated it.

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Radisson Hotel Group expands its footprint in Türkiye with 7 hotels

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the addition of seven hotels, including six signings and one opening, in the Turkish market in the first half of the year.

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Hyatt to acquire Standard Hotels

Hospitality Today

Hyatt Hotels is in "advanced talks" to acquire upscale boutique hotel operator Standard International, Bloomberg reports

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Angela Showley appointed VP Marketing & Revenue at Kessler Collection

eHotelier

Kessler, a visionary hospitality group rooted in the Southeast has welcomed brand and communications executive, Angela Showley, as vice president of marketing & revenue.

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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!

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J.D. Power seeing changes in hotel guest behavior

Hospitality Today

According to the company's latest survey, travelers' perceived value for higher hotel prices is highly dependent on how well the hotel meets their expectations

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Gretchen Walker appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Montage Deer Valley in Park City

eHotelier

Montage Deer Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Gretchen Walker as Director of Sales & Marketing. With over three decades.

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Keep Michelin men out of our hotels

Hospitality Today

In the past few weeks, the world of travel has been roiled by a surprising innovation: Michelin stars for hotels

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The LCP Group originates construction loan for Moxy Centennial Olympic Park

eHotelier

The LCP Group, L.P. ("LCP"), a vertically-integrated, private real estate investment firm specializing in hospitality investing and lending, announced today its origination of construction financing for the Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Hotels cope with the aftermath of the global IT outage

Hospitality Today

Outage affected reservation systems, room locks and point-of-sale systems, causing widespread inconvenience to guests and staff

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Marriott Bonvoy Events™ launches 2024 meetings and events campaign “Your Vision, Our Commitment” for Singapore properties

eHotelier

Marriott Bonvoy Events™ is delighted to unveil its 2024 APEC meetings and events campaign, "Your Vision, Our Commitment" The campaign empowers each propert.

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Motels are having a moment

Hospitality Today

New designs appeal to roadside adventurers looking for a place to stay

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Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announces 2nd Annual Food & Wine Festival

eHotelier

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the luxurious 7,000-acre resort in the Dominican Republic, announced the return of its iconic Casa de Campo Food & Wine Festival.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Air travel demand 'normalizing'

Hospitality Today

Airlines expect yields - a measure of the average fare paid per mile by each passenger - to remain flat as customers go "back to basics" and look for the most cost-effective way to travel

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