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Marriott International’s Sean Hunt retires after 37 years

Hotel Management

Long-time Marriott International executive Sean Hunt has retired from his position as Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific (ANZP), effective Monday July 1. A spokesperson for Marriott confirmed Hunt’s retirement following a 37-year stint with the company announcing an interim leader while a replacement is sought. “Marriott International announced Sean Hunt’s’ retirement as Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific (ANZP), effective July 1,” the

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2024 Summer Olympics: Airbnb, Accor, and Air France Hope for Brand Marketing Windfall

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Many industry leaders doubt Paris will enjoy an immediate tourism windfall from the Games. But Accor, Airbnb, and Air France are counting on a boost in brand awareness, with 15 million visitors and a billion viewers watching on TV.

Branding 341
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AHLA Foundation Announces Third Annual No Room for Trafficking Summit

Lodging

WASHINGTON, D.C.—AHLA Foundation announced its third annual No Room for Trafficking Summit will take place on July 30, 2024, the same day as the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. At last year’s No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Summit, the inaugural grantees of the NRFT Survivor Fund were announced, including Safe House Project, Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST), Restore NYC, Inc., University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Cente

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Indians Splurge Twice as Much on Weddings as on 18 Years of Education

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In India, weddings get the grand stage while education waits in the wings.

Consumer 339
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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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Shorter Distance, Longer Stays: Climate Researchers Call for New Approach to Destination Marketing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As climate policies raise the cost of air travel, particularly in Europe, some destination marketers may find it's riskier to bet on tourism growth from long-haul markets.

Marketing 332
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American Airlines Bets on Hydrogen-Electric Engines Despite Limits

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airlines have been making larger investments in hydrogen-electric startups as they look for ways to become more sustainable. But it’s unclear if such engines can be used on a wide scale.

Scale 332

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Justice Department Plans to Ask Boeing to Plead Guilty Over 737 Max Linked to Fatal Crashes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If Boeing is convicted of committing a felony, it could become harder for the plane maker to win contract work with the federal government.

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New Visit Anaheim CEO Pledges Fresh Start After Controversy. Plus: Disney’s Expansion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After a scathing state audit report, Visit Anaheim has a new CEO. Expect full transparency from now on, he says.

Tourism 332
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Business Travel Rebounds Even as Companies Cut Costs

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The rebound in business travel is real, but companies still say they're worried about higher prices.

Business 330
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One Flight Every 9.5 Minutes: U.K. to U.S. Travel Reaches All-Time High

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It might be Independence Day, but the sky-high ties between the two countries have never been stronger.

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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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How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching.

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Lastminute.com Starts Adding TUI Group’s Travel Experiences to Packages

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Lastminute.com Group's deal with TUI Musement will enable more travelers to book tours and activities as an add-on to flight-plus-hotel packages.

Travel 326
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What Are ‘Dumping Tours’ and Why Is South Korea Cracking Down on Them?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ever snagged a dirt-cheap tour package and thought you hit the jackpot, only to find your guide dragging you from one souvenir shop to the next? Well, guess what? You’ve just been on a dumping tour.

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Ryanair Just Had its Busiest Month Ever, But That Won’t Stop it Complaining

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Despite Europe’s largest airline smashing its all-time passenger record, don’t expect Ryanair to be any less vocal about the external factors impacting its business.

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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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Disney’s ESPN Rolls Out Its First Travel Experiences

Skift Blog

Skift Take: ESPN dives into the experiences market with a high-end MLB tour, blending sports and travel for die-hard fans.

Travel 326
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Boeing to Buy Major Contractor to Improve 737 Max Production Quality

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Boeing executives will be hoping that the Spirit AeroSystems deal helps it regain the narrative following production quality concerns.

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Meet the CEO with 13 Bosses: New Oneworld Alliance Chief Nat Pieper Talks Strategy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In one of his first sit down interviews since taking on the new job, Pieper tells Skift how he navigates such a challenging brief.

Business 325
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India’s Travel Sector Has Recovered, But International Is Still a Pain Point

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India is cementing its position as a significant source market for travel across the world. However, on its own turf, all is not well.

Travel 322
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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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Lufthansa Secures Approval for ITA Airways Deal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With a string of other airline mergers and acquisitions pending across the continent, the industry will be examining the regulator's comments for possible clues about the direction of future decisions.

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Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets

Skift Blog

Hear how mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways and about the shifting dynamics in the short-term rental market.

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Tourist Spending in Egypt Reaches $6.6 Billion as More Russians Arrive

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Almost 1.5 million Russians headed to Egypt last year, beaten only by Germany.

Tourism 321
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Flying Taxis, Jet Fuel, Hotel Booking: Funding for These 17 Travel Startups Tops $300 Million

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand.

Travel 318
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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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IndiGo Parent Enters Europe’s Hotel Space: Miiro Opens First Property in Paris This Month

Skift Blog

Skift Take: InterGlobe is diving into the European hospitality scene with profit on its mind. As the CEO of Miiro Hotels clearly puts it, “This isn’t a vanity project — it’s a project for profit.

Hotels 317
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India’s Next Budget: What Travel Executives Want

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Earlier this year, the Indian government gave a boost to the tourism budget for development, but cut down the global promotion allocation by 97%. Now, as the final Budget is around the corner, the industry is hoping for a more significant resolution to its challenges.

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Why We Launched an Exec Search Division

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We’re redefining travel leadership search with the finesse of a concierge and the foresight of a seasoned globetrotter — because in this industry, innovation starts with who's at the helm.

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Car Rentals Are Way Down Despite Travel Industry Rebound – Skift Travel Health Index

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Skift Travel Health Index reveals a slowdown of the car rental sector despite a travel industry rebound, suggesting a price-sensitive market and a potential shift towards alternative transportation post-pandemic.

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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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Back to the Future? Tripadvisor Debuts Brand Ad Campaign Highlighting User Reviews

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tripadvisor has been brand-building in the past year, both for its Viator and Tripadvisor brands. Can it do both?

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New President of Top Hotel Union Warns of Labor Showdown: ‘We Want Increased Wages’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: New union leader Gwen Mills is preparing for tough negotiations as contracts between hotel groups and about 40,000 hotel workers are set to expire.

Hotels 315
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Extended-Stay Hotel Boom Gets a Reality Check

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While the extended-stay hotel boom may be more of a slow burn than a supernova, hotel brands with patience and deep pockets may find the long-term rewards to be substantial.

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Japan’s Mount Fuji Caps Visitors and Adds Fees on Overcrowded Trail to Summit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Japan's most iconic peak is scaling new heights in tourism management. A new entry fee may be modest, but a daily cap on visitors should reduce overtourism on peak days.

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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!