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American CEO Offers Flight Attendants 17% Pay Increase as Union Considers Strike

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Skift Take: American CEO Robert Isom told flight attendants they could receive immediate pay raises as negotiations for a new contract become increasingly more tense.

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Airbnb on NYC Regulation: ‘This Is What You Don’t Want to Do’

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Skift Take: Skift reported last week that hotel rates in NYC were up 6.7% in the first quarter. And Airbnb says that's one sign regulations aren't helping.

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Accor to Ditch Legacy Hotel Tech for Amadeus’ Booking System

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Skift Take: Accor will replace its legacy in-house platform with Accor's newest central reservation system over the next few years. The goal is to help reduce the hotel giant's reliance on costly online travel agencies by broadening the channels it can sell rooms on.

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Guesty CEO on a Future IPO: ‘We’ll Be Ready’

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Skift Take: Guesty CEO Amiad Soto said an initial public offering would fund more acquisitions.

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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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How Booking.com Is Targeting U.S. Travelers With Short-Term Rentals

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Skift Take: The Amsterdam-based company has put a lot of emphasis on the U.S. over the past couple of years.

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American Airlines’ Distribution Disaster: IATA Chief Willie Walsh Weighs In

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Skift Take: Speaking to Skift, the former British Airways CEO gave his informed perspective on the problems at American Airlines.

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Ixigo IPO To Open Next Week: Indian OTA Aims to Raise $89 Million

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Skift Take: The back-to-back IPOs of TBO Tek and Ixigo signify a robust resurgence in the travel industry, highlighting the market's optimism and the sector's readiness to capitalize on the post-pandemic recovery. The Indian travel tech landscape looks set for a dynamic phase of expansion and innovation.

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These Markets Could Drive Vacation Rental Growth

Skift Blog

AirDNA showed how coastal, lake, mountain, small-town, and rural vacation rental markets are faring well compared to 2019.

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Regulatory Crackdown Drives Shift to Midterm Rentals – But Don’t Expect the Same Payoff

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Skift Take: The regulatory crackdown on short-term rentals in markets like New York coupled with a shortage of long-term housing that’s only getting more expensive, is creating space for midterm housing to thrive.

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Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy: Shift in Guest Preferences Sparks Rise in Non-Traditional Destinations

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Skift Take: Marriott Homes & Villas saw growth to 160,000 homes and a 38% surge in international demand, combined with innovative use of generative AI for tailored guest experiences.

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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!