February, 2024

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5 Hotel Physical Security Tune-Ups with Key Control for 2024

Lodging

The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.

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Can China’s New Plane Compete With Airbus and Boeing?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China's state-owned plane maker is presenting the COMAC C919 on the international stage with high hopes of stealing market share from Airbus and Boeing.

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TFE Hotels to open second Vibe in Melbourne at rebranded Docklands property

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels is set to open a second Vibe hotel in Melbourne, this time at the city’s developing Docklands precinct, following the rebranding of a 273-room hotel. From April 8, TFE Hotels will begin operating Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group. Formerly the Sheraton Four Points, the 273-room hotel will deliver a strong upscale offering, a dedicated conference space; leisure facilities including a rooftop pool; and floor-to-ceilin

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Expedia to Layoff Nearly 9% of Workforce in Latest Downsizing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expedia Group is still trimming its workforce three year into its companywide reorganization.

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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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Taylor Swift Might Be the Most Powerful Person in Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Taylor Swift is a modern day Midas - everything she touches turns to gold. Fans can’t get enough of the Eras Tour, brought to cities around the world by one of the shrewdest business minds of a generation.

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Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.

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Booking.com Hit With $530 Million Fine From Spanish Regulators

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel said the company would appeal the Spanish competition authority's $530 million draft decision if it becomes permanent.

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Expedia’s New CEO Ariane Gorin Starts May 13

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It will be a new era at Expedia Group with Ariane Gorin taking charge.

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The New Sound of Luxury

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sound is an opportunity area that luxury hoteliers haven't fully capitalized on. But they are perfect places to create unique, rarified experiences.

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Vacasa to Lay Off 320 – 5% of Workforce; COO to Leave

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vacasa is trying to get cash flow positive in 2024 by almost any means necessary.

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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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Hilton Adds ‘Glamping’ Via Loyalty Licensing Deal With AutoCamp

Skift Blog

Hilton said it plans to make stays at AutoCamp part of its loyalty program, popularizing amenity-filled tents, cabins, and Airstreams.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Bullish Thanks to Strong Caribbean Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Although trips to the Middle East aren't in the cards for the Norwegian Cruise Line this year, the company is confident in surging demand for trips to other regions.

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Accor’s New Chief Strategist Seeks Luxury Growth Beyond Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Here's the first major interview with Gilda Perez-Alvarado since she became chief strategy officer of Accor. Can she help the hospitality titan diversify beyond selling hotel rooms, help it conquer the U.S., and reinvigorate the iconic Orient Express brand?

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Hostelworld Launches Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.

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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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Ex-Google Marketer Takes Tourism Ireland’s Top Job

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google is a key pillar in destination marketing. So it's interesting that Ireland tapped one of the tech giant's execs to be the new leader of its tourism strategy.

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Marriott Bonvoy Adds 200 Millionth Member as Hotel Loyalty Race Heats Up

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott Bonvoy signed up the 200 millionth member as the loyalty program aims to retain its title as the world's largest – Hilton Honors is hot on its tail.

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San Francisco’s New Tourism Chief Fights ‘Doom Loop’ Narrative

Skift Blog

Skift Take: San Francisco has been somewhat of a poster child for urban decay. The city's new tourism chief has a lot of work to do to change that image.

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Ask Skift: Why Are Destinations Adding Tourist Taxes?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Destinations worldwide are increasingly introducing tourist taxes to generate revenue, and we explain why those fees are becoming more common.

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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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Flight Centre Is Closing Its Gogo Vacations Unit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Flight Centre wanted to cut a money-losing division and refocus on a higher-end luxury client. RIP Gogo Vacations.

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ESA Demonstrates Resilience of Extended-Stay Segment, Brand for KARA Hospitality

Lodging

LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Vinay Patel of Fairbrook Hotels and Mitesh Amin of KARA Hospitality discuss some of the key benefits of operating within the extended-stay segment and share their model for success.

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Can Vacasa’s Strategy Change Keep Homeowners From Leaving?

Skift Blog

Vacation rental operator Vacasa has several issues to tackle, but its most persistent problem is still homeowners leaving its platform.

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Expedia and Netflix Enter Into Global Advertising Partnership

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Booking.com is going big with a Super Bowl ad in 2024. Expedia Group is going global with Netflix. Different strokes for different folks.

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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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Leaning Into Labor Solutions

Lodging

LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler speaks with representatives from a diverse cross-section of the industry to discuss the current state of labor in the lodging industry. Participants discuss everything from the advantages of flexible pay and hours to technology advances, specifically the AI revolution, and how advances in those areas are impacting today’s workforce.

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Sonder to Lay Off 106 Workers – 17% of Corporate Staff

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sonder is cutting its overhead while it works with external advisors to figure out how to handle underperforming units.

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Carl Icahn Bet on a Struggling TWA in the 1980s. Now He’s Trying Again With JetBlue. 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Icahn’s stake in JetBlue now makes him the third-largest investor in the airline.

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Did Airbnb Just End the Supply Debate? It Now Claims 7.7 Million Listings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Some hosts left Airbnb during the early part of the pandemic because they lost their incomes and were angry about refund policies. Airbnb's host and listing' numbers show it has turned a corner for now.

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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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India Slashes Global Marketing Budget: ‘The Joke’s on Us’ — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India’s Union Budget had it all for tourism — the good (domestic tourism boost), the bad (no clarity on travel tax, 60% cut in regional connectivity scheme allocation) and the ugly (a 97% slash in overseas promotion).

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Boeing Has 90 Days to Address Quality Control Issues, FAA Says

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After a string of problems with its beleaguered 737 Max line, Boeing has to come up with a plan to improve safety culture and quality control.

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Airbnb Agrees To Collect and Pay Tourist Taxes in Italy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This collection and remittance is separate from Airbnb’s tax settlement of $620 million with Italy in December 2023.

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Ryanair Is a Missing Piece in eDreams Odigeo’s Subscription Business

Skift Blog

Skift Take: eDreams Odigeo's Prime subscription plan seems to be growing at a strong pace despite not offering Europe's largest airline. Could Ryanair and eDreams come to terms? Never say never.

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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.