After Sonder, Vacasa Receives Notice of Delisting from Nasdaq
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Like Sonder, Vacasa is another example of a company that went public way too early via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, merger.
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Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe
Skift Blog
APRIL 16, 2023
Skift Take: Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.
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It Is Time to Ditch the Phrase ‘Overtourism’
Skift Blog
APRIL 8, 2023
Skift Take: The phrase "Overtourism" did its job since we coined it in 2016. Now it's time to move on for more nuanced solutions.
Mews Triples North America Hotel Tech Business With 6th Acquisition
Skift Blog
APRIL 14, 2023
Skift Take: The founder of Mews said late last year that there were more acquisitions in the pipeline. Here's the first since then, with no signs that it will be the last.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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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.
Launching the Skift AI Travel Newsletter
Skift Blog
APRIL 6, 2023
Skift Take: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to transform sectors across the travel industry. This newsletter will keep you informed every step of the way.
Walking Tours Incubator in Lower Manhattan Goes Beyond Cliched Excursions
Skift Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
Skift Take: Scaling a walking tour experience in a famous city like New York isn't only about competing for the masses. It might sound counterintuitive, but five entrepreneurs chosen by the Alliance for Downtown New York will have to do the exact opposite to stand out.
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Portugal Notches Tourism Record in First Quarter
Skift Blog
APRIL 28, 2023
Skift Take: Portugal's record tourism points to a strong summer ahead for the country and Europe, as the world sprints back to normal.
Travel Management Company Navan Expands Deeper Into India With Local Agency Acquisition
Skift Blog
APRIL 5, 2023
Skift Take: Buying up smaller agencies has now become the tried-and-tested method of expansion for Navan, the corporate travel agency formerly known as TripActions. But this approach is highly relevant in India, with its mostly offline corporate travel booking practices.
Peru’s Machu Picchu Solution: Tour Operators Developing New Trekking Region
Skift Blog
APRIL 2, 2023
Skift Take: With over 25,000 miles of Inca Main Road to explore, alternative routes to the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel trek are being scouted. And it's long overdue.
Hyatt Is Buying Hotel Booking Site Mr and Mrs Smith for $66 Million
Skift Blog
APRIL 28, 2023
Skift Take: This all about the luxury sector, as Hyatt gains the UK-based agency's 1 million higher-spending members and could double the number of boutique and luxury properties it offers.
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!
ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game
Skift Blog
APRIL 19, 2023
Skift Take: With the energy going into some of these travel planning assistants, how long before travel agents are out of jobs? Probably not tomorrow, but what about in a few years?
Hilton Picks Jaipur to Debut Waldorf Astoria in India
Skift Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
Skift Take: Hilton plans to make the most of the luxury boom in the India market even as it is cautious about being not too far ahead of the curve.
Expedia CEO Looks to AI to ‘Rebalance’ Dependence on Google
Skift Blog
APRIL 9, 2023
Skift Take: The travel industry has long hoped for something to counter-balance the pecking order in Big Tech. It's not assured, but this time around generative AI could make it happen.
Saudi’s Seera Mounts Comeback to Report Operating Profit for 2022
Skift Blog
APRIL 4, 2023
Skift Take: When you have a goal as ambitious as Saudi Arabia's 100 million tourists by 2030, you would surely ensure that travel companies in the country are profitable.
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
How to Follow All the AI in Travel Headlines
Skift Blog
APRIL 9, 2023
Skift Take: Read the top travel news headlines for the past week and learn how to always get the latest insights about travel and AI innovations.
Travelers Desire for Greener Trips Collides With Inflation Concerns
Skift Blog
APRIL 6, 2023
Skift Take: Although some travelers are committed to making their trips greener, the travel industry has struggled to take advantage of that desire due to its inability to provide more affordable and practical sustainable trip options.
TikTok Ban Would Be a Blow to U.S. International Tourism Marketing
Skift Blog
APRIL 6, 2023
Skift Take: In the event of a national TikTok ban, U.S. tourism agencies will have to massively increase their investment in Google and Meta companies after losing access to an audience of millions of people around the world.
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