After Sonder, Vacasa Receives Notice of Delisting from Nasdaq
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Like Sonder, Vacasa is another example of a company that went public way too early via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, merger.
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Must Start Somewhere: Sourcing the Next Big Ideas in Lodging Tech
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
Ambitious entrepreneurs in lodging technology innovation are motivated by a passion to improve the industry, companies, people, and maybe even the world. Driven by a desire to succeed, they work tirelessly to secure the funding, backing, and press necessary to transform their fledgling idea into a thriving business operation. But how do these ideas start?
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IHG names global CEO as Keith Barr announces decision to step down
Hotel Management
MAY 5, 2023
IHG’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Keith Barr, is stepping down from his position and from the IHG Board on June 30 after six years in the top job. Barr plans to return with his family to the US but will remain available to support and advise the business until the end of 2023. IHG has appointed Elie Maalouf, a member of IHG’s Board and Executive Committee, to take over as Barr’s successor.
Interview: Airbnb CEO On How Its Service Will Radically Change With AI, By Next Year
Skift Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Skift Take: The AI-driven Airbnb is coming, so watch its trajectory of launches later this year and mid next year. Chesky promises it will be a whole different service by next year.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Booking Holdings Sees Next-Gen AI as Advancing the Connected Trip
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Any changes the next wave of artificial intelligence might bring will not be instantaneous. Booking Holdings has time to act to sustain its current position in online travel.
Marriott To Include Resort Fees In Total Prices, Breaking New Ground in Lawsuit Settlement
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: We wish hotel companies and online travel agencies were as innovative in providing much-touted personalization as they are in inventing extra fees customers struggle to avoid.
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Sabre Is Cutting 15 Percent of Its Workforce, Roughly 1,100 Jobs
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Big tech companies everywhere have been dropping staff, and now it's Sabre's turn. This may also be a result of a permanently changed travel industry post-pandemic and Sabre's effort to keep up.
Airbnb Debuts a Private Rooms Category With New Privacy Features for Shared Stays
Skift Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb improves on more privacy, price transparency and host engagement as part of its annual summer release upgrades.
San Francisco Looks to Indian Visitors to Reverse Sluggish Tourism Recovery
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2023
Skift Take: For San Francisco, India seems to be the new China.
British Airways Owner Finds South America Business Travel Outpacing North Atlantic
Skift Blog
MAY 5, 2023
Skift Take: Business travel in South America has more than a pulse. North America is a laggard.
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!
Tripadvisor CEO’s New Strategy Comes Into Focus
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: In football or soccer — pick your sport/analogy — sometimes it takes a new coach to get momentum. Under its new CEO, Tripadvisor is making significant changes to its core products.
Royal Caribbean Passenger On-Board Spending Splurge Helps Lower Losses
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Royal Caribbean is sailing along on several trends —strong economic conditions, travel interest in experiences and pent-up demand— to get out of the red.
Dubai’s First Quarter Inbound Arrivals Just 2 Percent Shy of 2019 Levels
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2023
Skift Take: The buzz around the ongoing Arabian Travel Market in Dubai offers a glimpse into the thriving tourism industry in the region. Tourism in the Middle East is set to grow in coming years.
Marriott Officially Acquires 31st Brand, City Express
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: Marriott plans to absorb the select-service brand by August 3. The goal of this new brand is mainly to appeal to Latin American travelers and developers.
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
Chinese Tourists Fill Macau During Labor Day Weekend
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Macau is the beneficiary and Hong Kong the loser as Chinese travelers mark Labor Day weekend.
Etihad to Make Flight Bookings Conversational Using Artificial Intelligence
Skift Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Skift Take: Travelers have long grumbled about clunky online interfaces for booking travel. Etihad's test of a more conversational style is welcome. It may wake WhatsApp to the possibilities.
Indian Carrier GoFirst Files for Bankruptcy Blaming Engine Delivery Delays
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2023
Skift Take: GoFirst's bankruptcy filing is not unexpected given the airline's ongoing financial struggles. However, the real question is whether the airline can recover from this situation, especially as the country is still awaiting the resurrection of Jet Airways.
The Power of Personalization
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2023
According to a 2021 McKinsey & Company report, companies who excel at personalization generate 40 percent more revenue from those activities than companies who are merely average in that key area. The hospitality experience is particularly suited to customization, and hoteliers can certainly benefit from excelling in catering to guests’ individual preferences.
A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack
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Tripadvisor’s Plans for the Future
Skift Blog
MAY 5, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at Sabre’s cuts, Tripadvisor’s shifts, and Navan’s advances.
Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa
Skift Blog
MAY 5, 2023
Skift Take: The startups featured want to sell eco-friendly trips to Africa, e-bike rides in London, and train ticket upgrades throughout the UK.
Rising Prices See Travelers Changing Summer Travel Plans: Survey
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2023
Skift Take: Survey data for summer travel plans and bookings suggest the so-called revenge spending from savings during the pandemic might be waning, as consumers are less keen to indulge themselves with extravagant vacations.
Lindblad Taps Next-Gen Digital Marketing to Fill Cruise Ships
Skift Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Skift Take: Lindblad Expeditions, which operates small ships with adventurous themes, is seeing traction with savvier digital marketing. But it's taking time for the company to get back in the black.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
FAA Adds 169 Direct Routes Ahead of the Summer Travel Season
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: The FAA's move to open more direct flight routes in time for the summer is a boon for airlines — and flyers — seeking to take advantage of the seasonal vacation surge.
Where Smart Hospitality Companies Are Investing in 2023
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Discover what’s happening now in hotel investment in a conversation with one of the industry’s leading investor groups.
Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: In most cases, having not a whole lot more than 25 properties is an optimum number.
The Technology Improving Hotel Distribution: New Skift Research
Skift Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Skift Take: The abundance of hotel booking channels calls for a tech-enabled distribution strategy. Central Reservation Systems help manage rates and availability across multiple booking channels and have the potential to become a $1.3 billion tech category.
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.
Expedia Looks to Loyalty Rollout and Vrbo Tech Migration as Next Hills to Climb
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: Vrbo is one of Expedia Group's core three brands, but the jury is out on whether the vacation rental unit will now recede more into the background as cities recover.
Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter 2023 financial results. Metrics from the results include: The post Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
Google Partners with eDreams Odigeo on Generative AI in Travel
Skift Blog
MAY 4, 2023
Skift Take: We've heard from travel companies partnering with OpenAI to implement generative AI. Now here's one partnering with Google.
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