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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Rooms Construction Grows Year-Over-Year

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction grew year over year for the first time since June 2023, according to CoStar’s March 2024 data. U.S. Hotel PipelineMarch 2024 Percentage change from March 2023In construction: 156,525 rooms (up 1.5 percent)Final planning: 263,316 rooms (up 9.8 percent)Planning: 324,522 rooms (up 39.5 percent) “While the number of rooms in construction has grown, that figure remains below what was seen prior to the pandemic,” said Isaac Collazo, ST

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Airbnb CEO’s 10-Year Pay Package Could Turn Into $1 Billion or More

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Skift Take: The net proceeds of Brian Chesky's 10-year pay package — which he said would be donated to host programs and to charities — would really soar if Airbnb's share price breaches tough-to-reach targets.

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Amsterdam Blocks New Hotels to Fight Mass Tourism

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Skift Take: Amsterdam, one of the world's most popular destinations, has capped its hotel supply to put a ceiling on mass tourism.

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DOT Teams Up With State Attorney Generals to Investigate Airline Consumer Violations

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Skift Take: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the partnership would fast-track the process for resolving passenger complaints.

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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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Allegiant Flight Attendants Agree ‘Game-Changer’ Labor Deal, Wages to Rise up to 41.2% 

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Skift Take: Union bosses have said the agreement sets a new benchmark for U.S. flight attendants across the industry.

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Skift Travel Podcast – Now With Seth and Sarah

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Skift Take: Welcome to the new and improved Skift Travel Podcast.

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Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

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Skift Take: Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

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Solar Eclipse Boosted U.S. Hotels With Record Revenue Gains

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The eclipse brought historic tourism revenue to hotels. But not all local businesses felt the same impact.

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Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

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Last week was the second-biggest this year for travel startup funding. This week's total, $331 million, makes it the third-biggest this year.

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Calling His Shots: Industry Veteran Kenneth Fearn Prioritizes Need for More Diverse Hotel Ownership

Lodging

When Kenneth Fearn entered the lodging industry a couple of decades ago, many of the diversity and inclusion programs that now exist were just getting their start and consequently were of little help. Nevertheless, armed with a strong financial background and an intense desire to get out on his own, Fearn firmly established Integrated Capital, which gave him the ability to “call his own shot.

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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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Nevada Says Ditch the Dice, Come for the Outdoors

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Skift Take: Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

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Chinese Tourists Continue Love Affair With Iceland, Kazakhstan is New Favorite

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Skift Take: Think Iceland was an unexpected favorite for Chinese tourists, what would you say about Kazakhstan?

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Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

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Skift Take: Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

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U.S. Budget Hotels Feel the Pinch: Is Inflation the Culprit?

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Skift Take: America's economy hotels experienced a case of the first-quarter blues as the budget travel crowd appeared to spend less. Could inflation be to blame?

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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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Paris’ Best Hotels: Michelin Ratings Vs. Online Reviews

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Skift Take: Michelin has debuted its first ratings for hotels. But when a tech firm crunched the numbers from traveler reviews across 140 sites, it found that crowd favorites clashed with Michelin's picks.

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Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

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Skift Take: Boeing faces increasing pressure from Washington to reform its safety and manufacturing protocols after allegations of problems with the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 became public.

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United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

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Skift Take: United reported a strong first quarter, even as it faces an FAA safety review, Boeing delivery delays and rising tensions in the Middle East.

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Surge in Adventure Tourism: Four Big Trends in 2024

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Skift Take: New data shows that experiences are the leading factor when choosing a destination.

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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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Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties

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Skift Take: Apple announced in June 2023 that it would make Airplay streaming available for hotel rooms, and now it's here in 60 properties under the IHG brand.

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Wyndham Lures Businesses to Book Directly With New Loyalty Perks

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Skift Take: Wyndham aims to woo businesses to book hotels directly by simplifying the process and turbocharging rewards. The hotel franchisor is betting big on America's infrastructure spending boom.

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Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Fewer than 10 travel startups have raised at least $100 million so far this year.

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Seven Ways Hoteliers Can Foster Better Partnerships With Metting Planners

Lodging

The meetings and events business continues to draw visitors from around the world to the most desired destinations. The path back seems smoother than ever for hoteliers who are getting their groove back. Indeed, the meetings industry continues to be an essential revenue driver for increasing profitability for hotels of almost any size. For meeting planners, however, the story may be a little different.

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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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Vistara CEO’s Message To Worried Staff: You’ll Have Clarity By June

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Skift Take: Vistara employees are seeking greater clarity about how their roles might look within the soon-to-be merged airline.

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Amsterdam Bans New Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

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Ask Skift: What Are the Top Travel Trends in China?

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Skift Take: As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

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How Thailand Hopes to Meet Its Goal For 1.7 Million Indian Tourists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Blackstone Weighs Sale of Motel 6 Owner: Report

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Skift Take: A famous investment firm is leaving the light on for potential buyers of its budget hotel portfolio.

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Norwegian Air CEO Shares the Secret to Surviving Low-Season Lulls

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Skift Take: Geir Karlsen leads an airline that defied the odds (and many critics) to bounce back from the edge of extinction.

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Airlines Extend Middle East Route Diversions and Cancellations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The new week brings a relative stabilization after a tense weekend, however many airlines are still avoiding parts of the region.

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Controlling Utility Costs: Volatile Market Conditions Call for a Focus on Contracts and Energy Consumption

Lodging

Over the past four years, utility costs at U.S. hotels have increased at a pace greater than total operating revenue. As a result, utility department expenses increased from 2.9 percent of total revenue in 2019 to an estimated 3.3 percent in 2023. As hotels have struggled to recover from the pandemic, any rise in cost ratios is an area of concern for owners and operators.

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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!