17 Beautiful Places in New York City That Are Sure to Delight
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
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Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.
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Morocco Tours Canceled by Deadly Earthquake as Operators Hope to Restart Soon
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.
Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.
State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025
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Apple Event: New iPhone 15 Features for Travelers
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: Apple hasn't traditionally focused on travel, but these new features are useful.
Hawaii’s Maui Tourism Faces ‘Long Recovery’ After Wildfires
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Hawaii public officials want tourists back after the horrible wildfire as soon as possible, but airlines and tour operators know that it takes time for local communities to heal.
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Middle East Gaming Authority Paves Way For ‘Arabian Strip’ Gambling Zone
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: Testing the waters with the announcement of the Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE government has gone to the deep end, announcing a federal level gaming authority. Chaired by the former CEO of MGM, this new authority sets the stage for a full-blown gambling industry.
Kayak Tries Side Hustle in Corporate Travel for Large Enterprises Like PwC
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: The American Express GBTs of the world won't lose sleep over this. But Kayak's effort should be a wake-up call to the sector. Technologies like blockchain may be seeding more competition at last.
Airbnb Loses Three Quarters of its New York City Listings
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb's New York listings, Morocco tours resuming, and JetBlue's air traffic woes.
How Payment Innovations Will Power the Connected Trip of the Future
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: As blended travel comes of age, tokenized payment innovations using artificial intelligence and augmented reality are paving new ways to create seamless travel experiences that span the entire customer lifecycle.
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!
Ask Skift: Will Business Travel Spending Rebound?
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: Business travel has hit roadblocks in its path to a full recovery. What holding it back and will it rebound?
Inside EasyHotel’s Turnaround: CEO Strives to Double Hotel Count by 2026
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: With a turnaround artist at its helm, EasyHotel is finally poised for its long-awaited expansion. Recent investment in the company is a wager that affordability will matter more to some travelers than whether a hotel is Instagram-ready.
LeBron James Tours Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Focuses on Sports Tourism
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: With Ronaldo, Messi and LeBron James, Saudi Arabia is proving it can sway anyone to come visit. In its latest display in sports tourism power, the kingdom shows James around one of its cherished tourism projects.
Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits.
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
Air France: Flights to and From all Moroccan Airports Operating Normally
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Skift Take: Moroccans are recovering from an earthquake on Friday night that killed more than 1,300 people.
Cambodia’s Conservation: Modern Approach For High-End Travelers
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Cambodia is in its earliest stages of establishing conservation during a precarious time. There are lessons to be learned in Africa, and David Steyn, GM of Shinta Mani Wild tented camp, is helping to broker them.
Business Cabin Capacity Hasn’t Recovered Fully – But Revenues Have: New Skift Research
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Even with reduced capacities, revenues from airline business cabins have surpassed 2019 levels. Its no wonder that airlines executives are hoping for improved corporate travel budgets in 2023, as business cabin yields have continued to improve.
Airlines’ Sustainability Claims Can’t Escape Scrutiny
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Is there really so much value in marketing greener flights that airlines would waste their time with campaigns like these?
A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack
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Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?
Moroccan Tourism Workers Worried About Future After Massive Earthquake
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: The areas of Morocco decimated by this month's deadly earthquake face a long road to a full recovery, which some locals believe may not happen.
Q&A: IAG Loyalty CEO on the New Age of Customer Loyalty
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: With increased competition and the rise of personalization, loyalty has shifted from being purely transactional to focused on emotional connections with customers. As travel choices multiply, brands that create these genuine connections will be the ones leading the way.
Marriott on Track For Emissions Goal – but Trending in Wrong Direction
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Marriott’s environmental data shows that the company is working hard to reduce its carbon footprint, but more needs to be done to hit 2030 targets.
The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report
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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!
Dubai’s FIVE Hotels Publishes Financial Results for First Time
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: One of Dubai's top hotel holding companies suddenly posts two and a half years of financial data on its website. Either FIVE is feeling very proud of itself, or it's planning to go public soon.
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