December, 2024

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Build a Sustainable Sales Goal Plan for 2025

Anthony Cole Training

We know that salespeople who accomplish their goals do these things consistently: Their goals are written down and they have a plan to achieve them. They have a timeframe that they stick to and their goals are defined and measurable. Lastly, they have an accountability partner or a coach to keep them on track. A sustainable sales goal plan is more than just thinking about and writing down goals.

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Takeaways From NYC’s Near-Ban on Airbnb

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Banning short-term rentals in New York City didn't instantly lead to a wave of affordable housing, although the impact could potentially be different in smaller towns and cities.

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Three Ways Key Control Systems Keep Hotels More Profitable

Lodging

Hotel properties have a continuous flow of guests, which necessitates safeguarding everyone on the premises with comprehensive security measures. Trying to balance a warm and welcoming environment with security that is non-disruptive to guests is challenging to hotel security teams with the ebb and flow of people and activities occurring every day at all hours.

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Key Hospitality Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is undergoing a significant transformation due to advances in technology. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Minor Hotels signs management letting rights for Queens Wharf Residences

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels has signed the management letting rights for the landmark 64-storey Queens Wharf Residences development from early 2025. Queens Wharf Residences occupy the tallest tower within the new world-class Queens Wharf Brisbane precinct, offering a collection of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with balconies and winter gardens. Guests will have exclusive access to luxury amenities including a pool, spa, steam room, theatre, leisure lounge room, gym, as well as direct access to the precincts

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Listings Were Never the Answer

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined and listings is increasingly not the best answer.

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Casago to Acquire Vacasa for $128 Million and Take It Private

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vacasa got hammered in the public markets and needed to go private. Whether Casago and Rootstock have the wherewithal to right the ship is an open question.

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U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.

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Remote Year Collapse: What We Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Remote Year said it was closing, upsetting many customers who had paid for future trips as digital nomads. Two CEOs are pointing fingers at each other.

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Japan Airlines Under Cyberattack, Flights Delayed

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The operational disruption, though temporary, highlights the aviation sector's vulnerability, especially at a time when airlines are ramping up digital innovation to improve customer experience.

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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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New Skift Feature: Uncovering Tech Vendor Opportunities Using AI Analysis

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Our goal is to use AI for one its best features today mixed with our expect editorial insight and unearth the tech opportunities these documents revealwhether thats upcoming system upgrades, emerging RFPs, or digital transformations.

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Despegar to Be Acquired by Prosus for $1.7 Billion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.

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Remote Year Shuts Down Despite New Owners’ Earlier Promises of a Bright Future

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Remote Year was a small but pioneering company, innovating on the edges over the years. Sad to see it come to an end.

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After Overtourism: Pivoting from Traveler-Shaming to Systemic Solutions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Climate-conscious travel doesnt mean giving up travel; it means evolving it. Climate tech has the same potential its influence would go beyond incrementally greening individual choices, instead reshaping the entire operational system.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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The Intrepid Travel Take on the Indian Inbound Travel Market

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Intrepid Travel isnt just chasing a 300% boost in Indias inbound tourism its doubling down on storytelling, sustainability, and empowering women to change how the world sees the country.

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ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI: A Frenetic Year With More to Come in 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: AI companies have made considerable progress in 2024 as it relates to travel glitchy as the tech may be. It's just the starting point for 2025, which is sure to have an explosion of AI advancements.

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Heathrow Airport Braces for its Busiest-Ever Christmas

Skift Blog

Skift Take: From ordinary passengers to airline CEOs, Heathrow has no shortage of detractors however these latest numbers suggest the London airport still boasts serious pulling power.

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U.S. Considers New Rules to Protect Passengers During Airline Meltdowns

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The DOT said it was considering a new slate of protections that would ensure travelers receive compensation, rebooked flights and reimbursements for accommodations during flight disruptions.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Saudi Arabia’s Push for Affordable Tourism Projects

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Times are changing in the Middle East with the launch of new airlines, unified visas and an all-out entertainment economy.

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The Year of Easier Travel in Asia

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asias tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out.

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New Skift Podcast Mini-Series: How I Travel 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration.

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What Indian Travelers Are Looking for in 2025 — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As Indian travelers increase in numbers, their travel preferences are maturing. They are moving away from standardized packages and looking at more personalized, immersive experiences.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Ryanair, EasyJet, and Wizz Air: Which Carrier is Ending 2024 on Top?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's tempting to group Europe's low-cost airlines together, but 2024 highlighted major differences in performance, problems, and profitability.

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Flattened Food Cultures: What’s Lost When Tourism Sets the Menu

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tourism shapes what gets cooked, grown, and served. Over time, it even shapes what locals think their own cuisine is.

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Qatar Airways Debuts Quirky New Safety Video with Kevin Hart

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This big budget safety video from Qatar Airways is likely to reignite a long-running industry debate: What is the right balance between passenger engagement and clarity of messaging?

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Senators Grill Airline Executives Over Junk Fees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a hearing that became heated, senators expressed frustration that executives wouldn’t reveal what determines the ancillary fees.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Black Friday 2024: Strategic Hotel Website Campaigns Drive 64% Growth in Direct Bookings

Hospitality Net

Black Friday has become a game-changer in the hospitality industry, a moment that redefines booking trends and drives unprecedented opportunities for hoteliers. As one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, its impact on the travel sector continues to grow, reshaping how hotels approach their direct channel strategies. Following the close of the 2024 Black Friday season, The Hotels Network (THN) has conducted an in-depth analysis to uncover how this pivotal period influenced direct

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How Tourism Homogenizes Cuisines and What Are Possible Solutions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There is a lot that can be done, both from an awareness and, even more importantly, from a policy perspective. Most of it requires changes that the travelers of today, seeking more authentic experiences, would welcome.

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Korean Air Completes Asiana Acquisition: Everything You Need to Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Its been a sky-high saga worthy of a K-Drama script. After more than four years, South Koreas two biggest airline groups have become one. Skift is here to help make sense of it all.

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JetBlue Adds Madrid to Network as It Rethinks Europe

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After cutting dozens of unprofitable routes, including some in Europe, JetBlue is launching its first-ever route to Spain in May.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.