November, 2023

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Driving Direct Bookings: Effective SEO Techniques for Hotel Websites

Are Morch

Search engine optimization (SEO) has been the buzzword in marketing since the advent of digital marketing. Businesses in all industries now rely on SEO to improve their visibility on the internet with the hope of catching the attention of potential customers. People rely on search engines (e.g. Google or Bing) to figure out life on […] The post Driving Direct Bookings: Effective SEO Techniques for Hotel Websites appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Expedia, Airbnb and Uber Stop Advertising on Elon Musk’s X

Skift Blog

Skift Take: These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.

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Succeeding in Extended Stay: Operational and Pricing Insights From a Specialist in the Sector

Lodging

LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with J&P Asset Management about best practices and trends in the extended-stay segment. Look for the second article next month, offering advice on the conversion process. The third installment will focus on development and guest service trends in the leisure market.

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Travelodge transformed into outdoor art gallery for Darwin festival

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels’ Travelodge Resort Darwin has served as a five-storey blank canvas for Australian artist, Adnate’s latest creation as part of the Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF). In less than six days – working in 33.7 °C heat and 90% humidity – Adnate created two large scale artworks on the hotel’s exterior wall in tribute to the local Larrakia mob. “The children featured in Travelodge mural are both from the Fejo family – they are Larrakia people and are the Traditional Owners of Garramilla (Darw

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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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Obesity Is Now Optional. The Travel Industry Isn’t Ready

Skift Blog

Skift Take: New, wildly effective weight loss drugs have made the first real, mainstream inroads in the fight against obesity. The economic and financial implications are staggering – and the potential impact on the travel sector could be seismic.

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WeRoad Eyes U.S. Adventure Tours Market After $19 Million Raise

Skift Blog

Skift Take: WeRoad is capitalizing on millennials' affinity for adventure and travel by catering to their desire for exploration and social connection.

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U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

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Virgin Atlantic Pressures UK for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sometimes you need a big, audacious stunt to garner support for sought-after climate policy.

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What I Am Looking Forward to Most at Skift Global Forum East

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As I am gearing up for what is going to be an exciting few days in Dubai, I wanted to share what excites me the most about Skift Global Forum East.

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Will Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Get an OpenAI Board Seat?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Will Sam Altman return to OpenAI? Will he bring Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky along with him as an OpenAI director? The competition will be intense for any board openings.

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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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Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

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New Report: Unpacking the Need-to-Know Trends from Expedia Group

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Curious which trends will drive consumer travel interest in 2024? Expedia Group’s “Unpack ‘24” report offers actionable insights to help travel companies align with an array of offbeat trends and connect with travelers.

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Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.

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Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry.

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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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Long Visa Wait Times to Be U.S.’s ‘White Whale’ in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Doesn't seem unreasonably high visa wait times are going away any time soon in Mexico, India and Colombia.

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New Speakers Added to Skift Global Forum East Lineup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We continue to add new speakers to the Skift Global Forum East conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Accor, Air France-KLM, Jumeirah, Emirates, and more.

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Choice Hotels to Nominate Directors to Wyndham Board, Says Reuters

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Choice Hotels has made yet another, more assertive move in its hostile takeover bid of rival Wyndham. It looks like shareholders will be voting on a potential merger when they consider board elections in May.

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Latam Airlines Surpassed American and United for Lead in U.S.-Brazil Traffic

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Latam's resumption of a Sao Paulo to Los Angeles direct flight pushed it into the lead.

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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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Emirates’ Tim Clark on ‘Trust’ in Boeing, Supply Chain Issues and the End of Innovation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In the aviation business, no one has the ear of both Boeing and Airbus as much as Emirates President Tim Clark. Now he is preparing Emirates for a life beyond the 777s and the A380s, and he’s going with Boeing for now.

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SkyNRG Raises $191 Million for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.

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The Future of Middle East Travel and Tourism: 5 Big Questions For CEOs

Skift Blog

Skift Take: I'm Skift's reporter based in Dubai, and these are the questions I'm excited to get answers to at December's Skift Global Forum East.

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Malaysia to Grant Visa-Free Entry for Chinese and Indian Travelers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Malaysia hopes the visa exemptions for two vital inbound markets will accelerate its slow tourism recovery.

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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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Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Global travel softened due to the seasonality of demand. In October 2023, the Skift Travel Health Index dipped to 103. Europe was impacted the most due to reduced pent-up demand and economic concerns. Despite China's Golden Week holiday, the travel recovery in the country remained sluggish.

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Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes.

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This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Looks like it will be harder for Americans to escape Thanksgiving travel delays.

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Britain Faces a ‘Slow Build Back’ for Chinese Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Like the U.S, Britain is feeling the pinch of the slow return of Chinese tourists.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Firm Behind MGM Macau To Build $1.2 Billion Resort in Dubai

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The MGM Dubai is finally getting started again, being built by China State at one third of the cost of the competition's Wynn resort in Ras Al Khaimah.

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Dolly Parton’s Newest Hotel Shows Her Independent Streak

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Further cementing her status as a savvy entrepreneur, Dolly Parton and her partner company, Herschend Family Entertainment, run their hotels without the help of third parties.

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Sabre Launches AI-Powered Airline Retailing Solution to Boost Ancillary Revenue

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ancillaries are increasingly essential to the financial health and resilience of airlines. Sabre’s new Upgrade IQ product uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory and unlock incremental revenue.

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Abu Dhabi Hires Retired Cop as Gambling Investigator

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has started to build its team: A gaming co-ordinator from the Netherlands, a head of investigations from Missouri and a chairman from Vegas.

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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.