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Fifth Tourist Dies in Greek Heatwave – Can European Destinations Do More to Prepare?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A fifth tourist has died due to high temperatures in Greece this month. The country is acting quickly to close down popular attractions. But this is only the start of the summer, and Southern European cities are likely to face one climate-related disaster after the next.

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Exclusive: the future of the Accor Vacation Club business

Hotel Management

Travel and Leisure Co.’s vacation ownership business is expanding to meet growing demand in Asia Pacific with the recent US$48.4 million acquisition of Accor Vacation Club , encompassing 24 resorts across Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Under the deal, Travel and Leisure Co. will receive the exclusive rights to develop new vacation ownership clubs and products under the Accor Vacation Club brand across Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, and Accor will receive a percentage of vac

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International Passenger Flights on Electric Planes are Coming to Europe This Summer

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Bookings are now open for the first publicly available international electric flights in Europe — but the trips come with a few pre-departure caveats.

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Exclusive: Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill talks record results in a thriving market

Hotel Management

Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4 , Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill, spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific. Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Tourism in Fiji is booming! After the devastation of Covid, the recovery of the tourism industry in Fiji has been rapid and welcomed.

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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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‘Why Haven’t You Resigned?’: Senators Grill Boeing CEO Over Safety Record

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a heated exchange, senators questioned Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on the company’s safety record, mounting whistleblower allegations, and his pay.

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The Great Equalizer: Why Revenue Management Tech Is Now a Must-Have for Boutique Hotels

Lodging

Fair or not, the idea that advanced revenue management software is best suited for massive high-end resorts or properties that are operating under a big brand umbrella has been stubbornly persistent among hoteliers. While it’s true these types of hotel properties were relatively quick to embrace the value of revenue management technology, it’s well past time to put this lingering perception to rest.

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First-Ever Direct Flight Between Cambodia and India Takes Off – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Cambodian tourists have largely visited India for religious travel to Buddhist sites and for affordable medical treatments. With the first-ever direct flight between the two countries, more Cambodian tourists are expected to explore different destinations within the country. Meanwhile, Cambodia is hoping to attract more Indians, who are gaining importance in the region.

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