Nostalgia-motivated tourism
eHotelier
JULY 9, 2023
Which elements of virtual trips are the most essential and how these can be used to encourage returning tourists’ behavioural intentions via immersion and nostalgia?
July, 2023
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Google Expands Tours and Activities With New Display
Skift Blog
JULY 7, 2023
Skift Take: Ranking for city-specific experiences search terms is fiercely competitive and an expensive part of performance marketing that tends to favors online travel agencies with big budgets. A new carousel in Google's Things To Do adds an interesting shift in search display.
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Exclusive: meet TFE Indigenous Liaison Officer, Henri Peters
Hotel Management
JULY 5, 2023
A career in hospitality can be a rewarding one, with the opportunity to help create unforgettable experiences for guests. But for TFE Hotels Indigenous Liaison Officer (NT), Henri Peters, it’s about making a lifechanging impact on First Nations Australians by supporting them to build long-term careers. Since taking up the position last year, Peters has been focused on recruiting new team members for Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and Travelodge Resort Darwi
Accor Develops Strategic Priorities for New Divisions
Lodging
JULY 5, 2023
During a Capital Markets Day to be held at the Group’s head office, Accor presented its medium-term ambitions for a new chapter of growth. With strong brands and teams, an optimized operating model, and processes, Accor intends to accelerate its sustainable growth and is taking advantage of the strengths of each of the two new divisions created in January 2023.
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.
International Travel in U.S. Hit 83% of Pre-Covid Level
Skift Blog
JULY 6, 2023
Skift Take: With March exceeding 80% of its international inbound volume, America continues to head toward a recovery.
TAP Air Portugal Privatization on Track as Government Selects Valuation Firms
Skift Blog
JULY 4, 2023
Skift Take: IAG, Lufthansa or Air France-KLM could have something to say about the government's efforts to privatize TAP. Everything from investments to a sale are on the table.
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Tripadvisor Versus GetYourGuide: Who’s Bigger and Badder in Experiences?
Skift Blog
JULY 4, 2023
Skift Take: In the battle between Tripadvisor/Viator and GetYourGuide, the winner is — offline experiences, which have more than 90 percent market share. That spells big opportunities for both of these companies.
Accommodation Australia praises “highly successful” Victorian jobs program
Hotel Management
JULY 4, 2023
The Victorian government’s AU$5.6 million jobs and training program for priority cohort jobseekers has concluded with new peak industry body, Accommodation Australia calling it “highly successful”. Through the program, 320 priority cohort jobseekers gained employment with 64 accommodation providers as room attendants and food and beverage staff. Accommodation Australia CEO, Michael Johnson, said the program “changed hundreds of lives” and supported businesses through a chronic staff shortage.
10 Takeaways from Skift Global Forums That Transformed the Travel Industry
Skift Blog
JULY 5, 2023
Skift Take: Skift Global Forums have revolutionized the industry with key takeaways including the rise of experiential travel, the embrace of technology, the push for sustainable tourism, and the recognition of the importance of personalization and data analytics.
In-Flight Entertainment Advances Provide Boost to Airlines
Skift Blog
JULY 3, 2023
Skift Take: In-flight entertainment has long been a critical part of airlines' efforts to attract travelers, and the increasingly lucrative sector is poised to provide major carriers more opportunities to stand out from rivals.
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
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U.S. Tourism Groups Head to Japan for First Time in Years as Rebound Lags
Skift Blog
JULY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Even though restrictions have been lifted, Japanese tourists seem more interested in traveling at home than abroad. This is a problem for the U.S. travel industry.
Hotel Wellness Strategies With the Biggest Payoff
Skift Blog
JULY 2, 2023
Skift Take: The profit potential for wellness can vary a lot between major and minor investments, according to new data. Hotel developers need to plan carefully.
Skift India Report: Solo Travel Tops the Trends This Summer
Skift Blog
JULY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Tour operators need to curate new itineraries to attract an incredibly important group of travelers who crave exploration and meaningful connections.
Oman Sets Sights on Chinese Visitors with New Tourism Office
Skift Blog
JULY 4, 2023
Skift Take: With its sights set on transforming the tourism sector into an economic powerhouse, Oman is placing a strategic focus on Chinese tourists.
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
Effective Hotel Marketing in the Digital Age: New Skift Research
Skift Blog
JULY 5, 2023
Skift Take: Get a preview of our latest output from our Hotel Tech Benchmark data product. In this update, Skift Research looks closely at the best uses of digital marketing and advertising tools.
IHG Hotel Workers Launch Strike in Los Angeles Right Before July 4
Skift Blog
JULY 2, 2023
Skift Take: When 96 percent of union members authorize a strike, you know they are feeling a lot of pain as wages haven't kept up with inflation.
Key appointments: Ascott, Sofitel, InterContinental
Hotel Management
JULY 5, 2023
Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Warn, who joined Quest in 2018 as Director of Sales, was promoted to Group Head of Corporate Sales in January 2021. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.
Ryanair Pilots in Belgium Plan to Strike
Skift Blog
JULY 8, 2023
Skift Take: Ryanair's pilots in Belgium are resisting a plan to give them fewer rest days. It appears as though they will take a couple of days off July 15 and 16.
A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack
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The Small Businesses Beating Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide
Skift Blog
JULY 9, 2023
Skift Take: In this week’s news roundup, we start with a look at who the biggest player is in tours, activities, and experiences.
American Airlines and Southwest CEOs Added to Skift Aviation Forum Speaker Lineup
Skift Blog
JULY 6, 2023
Skift Take: We’re thrilled to announce that American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and Southwest Airlines President and CEO Bob Jordan will be taking the stage at Skift Aviation Forum.
Sabre Buys Startup That Helps Luxury Hotels Sell Gift Cards
Skift Blog
JULY 5, 2023
Skift Take: The startup Techsembly performs a neat trick in letting luxury hotel brands like The Peninsula sell gift cards to boost upsells without creating a downmarket vibe. No wonder it caught Sabre's eye.
Hong Kong Hostel Program Aimed at Tackling Housing Shortage and Political Dissent
Skift Blog
JULY 9, 2023
Skift Take: Hong Kong has a hotel-to hostel conversion program under way to target a housing shortage. It also aims to diminish pro-democracy sentiment.
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Booking Is Trying to Acquire a Flights Seller. Europe Would Be Wrong to Block It.
Skift Blog
JULY 5, 2023
Skift Take: The European Commission's logic appears to be that any strengthening of Booking.com — even in its flights business — would bolster its grip on the hotel business. Deal or no deal, Booking is committed to expanding in flights.
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