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Digital Disruption: How Hotels are Embracing Change

Are Morch

Have you ever booked a hotel room without glancing at reviews? The chances are slim. According to a Bloc study, a whopping 93% of individuals peruse reviews before committing to a hotel reservation. The hotel industry, propelled by the surge in digital technology, grapples with a fresh adversary: digital disruption. Yet, rather than succumbing to […] The post Digital Disruption: How Hotels are Embracing Change appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Thailand Expects Only 3.5 million Chinese Tourists This Year Despite Visa Waiver

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Thailand granted visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, with 11 million visitors in 2019. What gives?

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2024 Is the Year of the Sustainable Hotel

Lodging

For the second year in a row, sustainability will be a defining factor in hospitality in 2024. Hotels that prioritize sustainable initiatives will bring in more business, both from groups and leisure travelers. Even business travel managers are looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their corporate travel programs, and that can include choosing more eco-friendly accommodations.

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U.S. Prepares for Record Thanksgiving Air Travel as System Faces Numerous Strains

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travelers must be ready for busy airports and full planes this Thanksgiving. And just remember, no one controls the weather.

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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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What I Am Looking Forward to Most at Skift Global Forum East

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As I am gearing up for what is going to be an exciting few days in Dubai, I wanted to share what excites me the most about Skift Global Forum East.

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Will Airbnb’s Brian Chesky Get an OpenAI Board Seat?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Will Sam Altman return to OpenAI? Will he bring Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky along with him as an OpenAI director? The competition will be intense for any board openings.

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Global Tourism Slows: Europe Takes Most Pronounced Dip

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Global travel softened due to the seasonality of demand. In October 2023, the Skift Travel Health Index dipped to 103. Europe was impacted the most due to reduced pent-up demand and economic concerns. Despite China's Golden Week holiday, the travel recovery in the country remained sluggish.

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Tourism’s Growth in the Middle East: What to Expect at Skift Global Forum East

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As we return to Dubai this December, we are thrilled to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for the Middle East with leaders on stage. It’s going to be a jam-packed event you will not want to miss.

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Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Fear of career reprisals has many pilots keeping mental health concerns in the closet. The new FAA administrator wants to change that.

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G Adventures Sees 50-Something Customers as Part of Its Own Evolution in Adventure Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Age is nothing but a number. That is the underlying motivation for the older set wanting to book more active travel adventures.

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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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Booking.com Notes Strong Business Sentiment In Hospitality Sector: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The report's findings are clear in that the majority of hoteliers are becoming more environmentally conscious. They realize the importance of investing in sustainability measures and ways to decarbonize their operations.

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Standard International to Debut New Hospitality Brand, The StandardX

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Standard International is trying to take lessons from its successes 25 years ago and apply them to its latest brand today.

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Chinese Travel Rebound Pushes Trip.com Group’s Revenue to Exceed 2019 Levels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Trip.com has reported a solid third quarter and sees no signs of a slowdown any time soon. But not keen to put all its eggs in one basket (China), the online travel company has also sets its sights on global expansion.

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RateGain Raises $72 Million for Investments and Acquisitions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: What's a tech stack these days if it isn't AI-powered? RateGain plans to use the raise to build its own through investments and acquisitions.

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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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WeRoad Boosts Growth for DIY Tours With Novice Guides

Skift Blog

Skift Take: WeRoad is turning spontaneous travel into a full-time profession for its community of trip coordinators who initially joined by leading tours without any trip-planning experience.

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Skift Aviation Forum Attendees Share Insights on 4 Key Challenges

Skift Blog

Skift Take: What key issues is the airline industry grappling with as we enter the next phase of travel? We surveyed experts across aviation and airlines during this year’s Skift Aviation Forum to gain insight into their unique perspectives on what the future holds for the industry.

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Vietnam Looks to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Indians: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After Thailand and Sri Lanka, Vietnam is now keen to offer visa-free entry to Indians, a testament to the growing global recognition of India as a powerful force in outbound travel.

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Four Seasons Joining Ras Al Khaimah Gamble With Own Resort

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After the Wynn casino was announced, luxury operators have been rushing to the once-quiet Ras Al Khaimah. Four Seasons could be next, betting on a "gaming state" to ensure its success.

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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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Emirates Is Investing Billions in the Future of the Airbus A380 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Emirates, which took delivery of more than half of the A380 aircraft ever produced, is cannibalizing older aircraft to build a supply of spares to keep the aircraft flying.

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China and U.S. Discuss Further Increase of Flights Between the Two Countries

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Another increase in flights between the U.S. and China would be a major boon for both countries' travel industries, especially since neither of them have yet to make a full recovery from the pandemic.

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American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

Skift Blog

Skift Take: American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

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U.S. Senate Panel Investigates Airline Baggage and Seat Selection Fees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Senate panel is just Washington's latest effort to crack down on so-called junk fees, a battle that isn't dying down anytime soon.

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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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Wyndham Says Choice’s Latest Offer Is a ‘Step Backwards’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wyndham is playing very hard to get. And unless lovestruck Choice is equipped to sweeten its offer, it may view this target forever as the one who got away.

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Dubai Startup Envi Lodges Is on a Global Sustainability Mission

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.

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Eastern U.S. Storms Likely to Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: U.S. airlines can't catch a break, with holiday travel likely stymied for a second consecutive year to inclement weather.

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First Look at the Agenda for Skift Global Forum East 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift Global Forum East 2023, taking place in Dubai from December 12-14, will bring together travel leaders worldwide to discuss and stay ahead of global trends in tourism, hospitality, aviation, and more.

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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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Choice Hotels on Extended Stay Versus Short-Term Rentals: Interview

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Choice Hotels doesn't consider private equity entrants as competition, but as potential collaborators.

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Wyndham Says ‘No’ to Choice, Again

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses pilot mental health, Wyndham's Choice rejection, and Trip.com’s strong earnings.

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STR, TE Lift ADR and RevPAR Predictions in Final U.S. Hotel Forecast Revision of 2023

Lodging

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—STR and Tourism Economics lifted year-over-year growth projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2023. For 2023, growth in RevPAR was raised by 0.3 percentage points, due to a 0.6 percentage point lift in ADR growth. Recent RevPAR trends demonstrate that rate continues to be the primary driver of performance.

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Saudi Arabia’s Next Project? What Neom’s New Trademark Filings Say

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We don't know how the trademarks will be used. But we're intrigued by names like Xaynor, Zardun and Aquellum.

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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!