Sat.Nov 30, 2024

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Moving Beyond Brands: The Rise of Individual Voices in Travel

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Skift Take: The U.S. travel and tourism industry is falling behind others because the leaders that run it operate in the clouds, while the need is to be on the ground level, day in and day out. Time to change and here's why.

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Culture Eats Hospitality for Breakfast: Why Europe and North America Are Falling Behind

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Skift Take: Western destinations need a full reset of cultural values that prioritizes human connection. That’s the only way to compete with regions where welcoming guests is a way of life.

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What’s Next For Boutique Hotel Pioneer Richard Kessler

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Skift Take: Hotel legend Richard Kessler is still willing to take risks when creating hotels. Think putting dinosaur fossils in hotel lobbies, or displaying modern art in a converted power plant. So far, travelers and Marriott like it.

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