Hospitality Net
MAY 27, 2024
With the first quarter of the year behind us, our recent sentiment survey provides a snapshot of the current state of the hotel industry and a glimpse into what 2024 might hold. Benefiting from insights from hotel managers across various regions, the survey sheds light on performance expectations, operational challenges, and future forecasts.
Skift Blog
MAY 19, 2024
Skift Take: According to Airbnb lore, the short-term rental was born in 2007 when, “two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home.” Fast forward 17 years and Airbnb now has over 5 million hosts … and most all of them have neighbors. That’s led to some epic feuds.
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Hotel Management
MAY 27, 2024
Popular hotel industry figure and CEO of the nation’s peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia, Michael Johnson, has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2024. Johnson spent four years as national and NSW head of Tourism Accommodation Australia before being appointed CEO of Accommodation Australia in January 2023 ahead of the amalgamation between TAA and Accommodation Association of Australia on 1 July 2023.
Lodging
MAY 6, 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotels added 1,200 jobs to their payrolls in April, according to the latest government data that shows employment in the industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels, reported the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Total hotel employment stands at about 1.92 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s 193,600 fewer workers in the industry than in February 2020, just before the pandemic hit.
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Anthony Cole Training
MAY 10, 2024
In today’s world of banking and insurance, it is increasingly more difficult to get the attention of a prospective buyer after only a few outreach attempts. We are all busier than ever before with multi-media coming from every direction. So, how do you stay consistent (and persistent) in your outreach with a prospect while remaining sensitive to their daily lives and the distractions they face?
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: CEO pay versus performance: See the highest-paid travel bosses and how they scored on total returns for their shareholders.
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Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2024
Skift Take: More flights to destinations deep inside the Arctic Circle will be available from major European airports this winter.
Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2024
Skift Take: The in-flight connectivity market is about to take off in a big way, with airlines queuing up to install next-generation hardware on their planes.
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2024
Skift Take: American Airlines tried to drag an entrenched industry toward the airline's vision of a more productive distribution future. But the financial hit stung.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.
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Skift Blog
MAY 22, 2024
Skift Take: Singapore Airlines' last fatal incident was marred by confusion and misinformation. This time it's very different.
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2024
Skift Take: Robert Isom had warm words for Vasu Raja, the airline’s outgoing chief commercial officer, but hinted that it was time for him to go.
Skift Blog
MAY 24, 2024
Skift Take: Corinne Menegaux says the 2024 Paris Olympics will be a global tourism advertisement for the City of Light, rather than driving massive tourism during the event itself.
Skift Blog
MAY 22, 2024
Skift Take: Staying at Airbnbs can certainly be a deal for the millions of travelers who are focused on price. But it also depends on what a guest is looking for, where and when?
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
Skift Blog
MAY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Turning international travel into “a walk in the park” may take time, but wouldn't it be nice to skip those endless queues at airport gates, airline counters, immigration, and security checks? DigiYatra has made domestic travel a smoother ride. If rolled out for international travel, we could all breathe a little easier!
Skift Blog
MAY 8, 2024
Skift Take: Despite risks from regulation and competition, there is a huge opportunity for Airbnb to expand further around the world beyond its five core markets. It's a big world out there.
Skift Blog
MAY 14, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia Group's new CEO, Ariane Gorin, wants to build a great product and accelerate growth. The rest would take care of itself.
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2024
Skift Take: We are one week out from the inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit (June 4) and the popular Skift Short-Term Rental Summit (June 5) happening back-to-back. Here is what to expect.
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Skift Blog
MAY 26, 2024
Skift Take: If Saudi Arabia is serious about tourism, it will need to cater to a wide range of people and price points. What I want to see is room for a certain segment of the private sector: early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators building something from the ground up.
Skift Blog
MAY 5, 2024
Skift Take: Sarovar Hotels and Resorts is one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in India. It is now reviving its presence in Africa, where it has been witnessing strong traction post-Covid.
Skift Blog
MAY 20, 2024
Skift Take: While analysts fixate on room count and loyalty program growth, the real battle between hotel giants Marriott and Hilton is over the fees they charge owners and credit-card issuers.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2024
Skift Take: OpenAI, Google, and Meta all envision their chatbots as being digital assistants for travel and more. They're not perfect yet, but they're getting closer.
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Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.
Skift Blog
MAY 27, 2024
Skift Take: Religious travel is a significant aspect of tourism in India. However, overcrowding at key religious destinations often leads to potential dangerous situations such as stampedes. Uttarakhand has taken its first step to solve this issue, and Madhya Pradesh is now likely to follow.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Raja's departure comes as the airline has struggled to gain ground on its two major competitors.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
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Skift Blog
MAY 30, 2024
Skift Take: April’s recommendations to the FAA on mental health address many of pilots’ concerns. How the FAA sees them through is another story.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: This upgrade is a testament to Oyo's strengthening financial position and the broader positive trends within India's hospitality industry.
Skift Blog
MAY 22, 2024
Skift Take: Southwest has been long known for not listing its fares on Google Flights or with online travel agencies.
Skift Blog
MAY 22, 2024
Skift Take: Online travel agencies report spikes in bookings for activities in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Some places see a near doubling over last year. Are travelers seeking cooler climes as extreme heat increasingly plagues southern Europe?
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