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Airbnb to Display Total Price by Default in California to Comply With New Law

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Skift Take: Varying state laws on price transparency may become confusing for consumers and a more complex issue for short-term rental providers.

Consumer 330
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All You Need to Know About Skift Global Forum

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Skift Take: A one-stop shop with answers to most of your questions about the best event in travel, Skift Global Forum, and what to expect.

Shopping 319
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Travel Tech Startup Lighthouse Buys HQ Revenue in Talent Grab

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Skift Take: Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent acquisition rather than merely accumulating customer lists.

Revenue 314
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One Price for Locals … 6x for Tourists? When Foreigners Pay More

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Skift Take: The two-tier pricing debate enters its Japanese edition with businesses trying to strike a balance between catering to loyal local customers while staying true to Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality).

Business 313
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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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Q&A: How Hotels Can Increase Total Revenue by Personalizing the Guest Experience

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Skift Take: To remain competitive and optimize revenue, hoteliers need to think like retailers and shift their focus from filing rooms to providing unique guest experiences. True hospitality is about more than just providing a place to stay.

Revenue 303
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Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat

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Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at an extremely hot Europe, Euro 2024's appeal to Asian travelers, and JetBlue's baggage shift.

Travel 297

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Over 1,000 Die in Hajj Pilgrimage Amid Global Heatwave

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Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia battles a fatal heatwave that has claimed over 1,000 lives during the Hajj pilgrimage, the global heat crisis continues to intensify.

Tourism 297
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Here’s How AI Can Help Fix Business Travel. Eventually

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Skift Take: Mastercard found that nine in 10 travel decision-makers plan on investing in AI and machine learning to improve processes and personalize travel for employees.

Travel 287
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Ennismore to Add Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas to Its Portfolio

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Skift Take: With Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia.

Branding 281
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Travel Venture Capital Hit a Decade Low in 2023: Where the Growth Is Now – Skift Research

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Skift Take: Travel venture capital hit a decade low of $2.9 billion in 2023, but early 2024 signals a rebound with increased investments from Asia and the Middle East and a focus on experiences and AI.

Travel 280
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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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Ennismore to Buy Lifestyle Hotel Brand Our Habitas

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With Ennismore's backing and Accor's distribution, Our Habitas is poised for some major growth. The brand already has multiple projects in the works, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Asia.

Branding 268