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Behind the Scenes: How Luxury Hotels Create Unforgettable Experiences

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Luxury hotels have an extraordinary ability to weave magic into the tapestry of our lives. They possess the rare talent of transforming a simple stay into an enchanting journey, leaving guests with memories that linger long after check-out. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these palatial havens to create such unforgettable experiences?

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American Travelers Boost UK Tourism Recovery

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Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at U.S. tourists in the UK, female business travelers, and hotels' profitability challenges.

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The Case for Expedia Narrowing the Profit Gap With Booking Holdings

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Skift Take: In some ways, Expedia Group's potential narrowing of the take rate gap with Booking Holdings has a lot to do with Booking's strategic decisions — pushing more into the U.S. and expanding its lower-margin flights business.

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American Airlines Pilots Union Board Rejects Merger With Larger Labor Group

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Skift Take: A 21 percent pay raise for pilots at American likely didn't provide much momentum toward a union restructuring.

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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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Champions League Final Will Bring Thousands to Istanbul. It’s Worth More Than Just the Game.

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Skift Take: When a city bids for a chance to host a major event, it's always about more than the event itself. Istanbul has leveraged the attention to grow as a destination and add thousands of hotels over the last two decades.

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Announcing the Skift Short-Term Rental Report: Latest News, Deals and Insights

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Skift Take: We’re doubling down on our coverage of one of the most dynamic sectors in travel with the Short-Term Rental Report — a smart, concise premium newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date on the latest market news.

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