Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: The head of Uber for Business says his margins are better than the non-business side, so Uber wants to triple-down on investment.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group announced the promotion of Duane Schroder to chief growth officer, a newly created position. In this role, Schroder will lead strategic initiatives designed to propel the company’s expansion. In his role, Schroder will lead business development efforts to secure management contracts. Additionally, Schroder will cultivate strategic partnerships with capital partners to drive future expansion and oversee the acquisition of properties that align wi

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Florida's delicate tourism campaign, Abu Dhabi's spherical Vegas duplicate, and Uber's business travel push.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 15, 2024

LODGING spoke with PM Hotel Group President Joe Bojanowski on a Friday afternoon, as he was wrapping up the past week and planning for the next one before taking off for the weekend “at a decent hour.” This, he said, was business as usual for the entire team at PM Hotel Group, where he is leading the company’s growth and diversification and seeking to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation and technology.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Florida needs to communicate that many of the state's destinations and attractions are open for tourism while remaining sensitive to those still in the process of rebuilding.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Sphere Entertainment and the Emirati government confirmed the next mega-structure will be in Abu Dhabi. But we still don't have key details like price, location or a timeline.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: With strike action crippling production and a series of expensive regulatory hurdles to navigate, this extra liquidity gives Boeing greater flexibility to top its war chest. Will it be enough to silence the company's growing band of critics?

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: The direct connection with airlines would help streamline the booking process, making it easier for businesses to plan trips without needing to jump between platforms.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: It's true that giant hotel groups like Marriott and Hilton loom large. But independent hotel brands aren't going down without a fight.

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