Hotel News Resource
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
YouGov international survey of over 17,500 people from across 15 destinations reveals almost two thirds of people globally are prioritizing travelling to places that their friends and families have already been to, fueling over tourism in certain locations and leaving other destinations broadly undiscovered.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: We are ready to decipher and define the next decade of travel. Are you onboard?
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb is turning its attention from New York City toward other cities that are more welcoming.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Skift Take: It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Skift Take: The travel industry could see a disruption from generative AI sooner rather than later.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Skift Take: New CFO Michael Leskinen will help shape the future of MileAge Plus and whether to place greater emphasis on flyer spend as Delta and others have done.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Skift Take: Uber has been experimenting with an expanded travel app in the UK. Results are looking good, so those trials will continue.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Skift Take: "Back to basics" That's the new focus of Chris Nassetta, as he launches a self-described 'unsexy' growth strategy. Spark, Project H3 and other economy brands to follow are all part of a new vision to turbo-charge Hilton's development.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Skift Take: While the Hotelviate report does highlight the surge witnessed in India's organized hotel sector, it also approaches the future with cautious optimism. It serves as a reminder that the exceptional developments witnessed in 2022-23 were unprecedented.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: While flights and hotels are the backbone of the travel industry, the demand for experiential travel creates a ripe playground for AI disruption to focus on the experience economy.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Skift Take: Affluent jet-setters are gearing up for luxe adventures next year, with wallets expanding and global horizons beckoning.
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
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: U.S. National Parks — one of America's most vital attractions — would become unavailable to millions of tourists and locals.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Destinations are betting big on India’s travel market. With a growing economy, young population, and rising middle class, the country is positioned to become one of the most lucrative outbound tourism markets in the world.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Skift Take: United's agreement to improve flight access for wheelchair users is a long overdue step, considering far too many travelers with disabilities can tell horror stories about air travel.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Skift Take: Brian Chesky surely is not going to squander an opportunity for an enormous financial boost from the Olympics, an event Airbnb is a sponsor of.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Skift Take: Competition certainly played a role in the Expedia-Hopper split. Which company suffered the greatest? The larger company, Expedia, had more resources to absorb a hit.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Natural disasters have decimated several destinations in recent months, so how have events like earthquakes and wildfires impacted tourism industries? Ask Skift provides answers.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at what’s happening at Skift Global Forum, Ennismore’s resort push, and natural disasters and tourism.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: It's your choice whether you want to be there in person or online. Skift has you covered for all the latest insights and innovations in the travel industry at the best annual event on the tourism calendar.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Skift Take: The competition for pilots is intense although Regional Express didn't provide proof to back up its allegations.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Skift Take: The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence has far-reaching implications, particularly for startups specializing in niche AI travel services, who are at risk of becoming obsolete before getting off the ground.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: Carnival Cruise executives don't see the macroeconomic slowdown everybody is talking about.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Tune in to hear from an accessible travel advocate about why the industry shouldn't overlook customers with disabilities. But looks like it’s a long road ahead for players to become truly inclusive.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Skift Take: Get ready for the year ahead by diving into the insights from the new Skift Travel 200 industry stock index.
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