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How to Combat Low Customer Retention in Hospitality

Are Morch

It’s interesting to note that the hospitality industry has the lowest customer retention rates when compared to other industries. Customer retention is an important component of any business’s success and growth, and low retention rates in the hospitality industry can negatively affect revenue and profitability. Keep reading to discover why customer retention is so crucial […] The post How to Combat Low Customer Retention in Hospitality appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Tran

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Tripadvisor Sale: Apollo’s Interest and Possible Scenarios

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Even Tripadvisor would agree that the sum of its parts is likely worth more the the whole. That's what a potential buyer is likely thinking.

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Meeting With Success

Lodging

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? I was born with a love of travel and hotels, but it was really my grandmother who instilled in me a deep appreciation for beautiful and special places around the world. My father was also hugely influential in my interest in hotels as real estate and creative problem solving. Who were some of your mentors or role models, male or female, and what were their most […] The post Meeting With Success appeared first on LODGING Maga

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Exclusive: championing inclusivity in the hotel industry on International Women’s Day

Hotel Management

Each year, International Women’s Day raises a variety of conversations about gender equity. In 2024, the focus is on inclusivity, with the theme ‘Inspire Inclusion’ looking at ways to combat bias, stereotypes, and discrimination in the quest for a gender equal world. Here, women in hotels, from a variety of cultural and career backgrounds, share their experiences of inclusion in the industry, and the ways in which they are committed to a more diverse future.

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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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China Expands Visa-Free Entry List — Is Your Country Included?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Visa-free entry policies have long been recognized as potent tools for bolstering tourism numbers. China not only acknowledges the potential of this strategy, but is also keen to translate this into tangible results.

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ChatGPT’s Value for Tourism: Fewer Boring Top 10 Lists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Dublin's tourism chief predicts AI will unlock authentic value for tourists.

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Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Solo Travel?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Solo travel has grown enormously in popularity in recent years, so here's a look at the factors driving its boom as well as what solo travelers are interested in.

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Airbnb Closes in on 1.5 Million Verified Listings to Build Trust

Skift Blog

Skift Take: To verify 7.7 million listings, as untold numbers are constantly dropping off and new ones are added in more than 220 countries, is a daunting task. By its nature, this will be an imperfect process.

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See Why Google’s Competitors Think It’s Violating Europe’s Digital Markets Act

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As with privacy concerns, the European Union is ahead of the U.S. when it comes to regulating digital platforms such as Google. European online travel companies aren't satisfied with Google's changes — but hotels think they go too far.

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United Airlines Announces New Routes Across Three Continents

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United is continuing to deepen its presence in markets overlooked by most other U.S. carriers. It’s a strategy that appears to be working well.

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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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Q&A: How Hotels Can Leverage AI and Digital Marketing to Win the Direct Booking Race

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Rising competition in the hotel bookings landscape is pushing the industry towards the smarter use of technology. Hotels that leverage first-party data to drive AI strategies can win the race against OTAs for guest attention and loyalty.

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We Tested New AI Trip Planners From Despegar and Kayak: Fewer Errors, Still Buggy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The industry is getting closer to the vision of the comprehensive digital travel agent, but it's still far away.

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Tripadvisor Plus Is Officially Dead: Here’s Why It Didn’t Work

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Subscriptions were supposed to be the next big thing in travel. It hasn't worked out that way. eDreams Odigeo's program seems to be doing well, but most of the others are struggling.

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Life House CEO Resigns as Hotel Startup Faces Complaints

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Reports suggest that Life House, the startup that Rami Zeidan founded in 2017, is facing a wave of complaints from the hotel owners who use its software and services. A new CEO could give the company a fresh start.

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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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Hyatt Regency Brand Collaborates With Future, a Personal Training Platform

Lodging

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with a fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts. Launching at 26 Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts in the United States, the collaboration includes workouts developed by Future trainers that are customized for each hotel and resort’s fitness center and equipment.

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Here to Stay

Lodging

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? Hilton is an iconic brand and the vitality, complexity, and community surrounding hospitality are unique to this industry and continue to inspire me. Now that I am in hospitality, the team members, owners, and suppliers—the community I have the pleasure of working with—are why I will probably never leave this business!

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Accor Leans Into Premium Hotel Brands, Franchising, and China

Skift Blog

Skift Take: What is Accor's hotel group strategy as of February 2024? An interview with Jean-Jacques Morin, Group Deputy CEO, and Martine Gerow, Group CFO.

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Pushing Through Boundaries

Lodging

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? My mother, Janine Goodin, was a catering manager for a full-service hotel. I was fortunate to be able to join my mother and her team on sales calls and MOD (manager on duty) shifts as a teenager. My experiences during those moments allowed me to see a future in the industry. Who were some of your mentors or role models, male or female, and what […] The post Pushing Through Boundaries appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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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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Diving Into Development

Lodging

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? I worked my way through college and early in my career to supplement income within the restaurant industry. A few years post college, I landed an entry-level development role with a major brand company and have been in that space ever since. In my foundational roles within hotel development, I gained first-hand exposure to hotel owners’ entrepreneurial mindsets.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Names eTip as a Digital Tipping Provider

Lodging

SAN FRANCISCO—eTip has been named an approved digital tipping provider of IHG Hotels & Resorts. This partnership enables associates across IHG’s network of more than 6,000 franchises, managed properties, restaurants, and bars to access eTip’s contactless tipping technology. By using the eTip platform, hotel colleagues have the potential to increase their tipped wages while guests can access cashless tipping. eTip’s payment and banking system, designed as an end-to-end digit

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United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

Skift Blog

Skift Take: One of Boeing’s biggest customers said it has paused pilot hiring in the spring due Max 10 delivery delays.

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The Cruise Arabia Alliance: Gulf Tourism is Getting More Collaborative

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It is the latest development in trying to promote multi-country holidays in the Gulf.

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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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JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Agree to Terminate $3.8 Billion Merger

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Both airlines came to the conclusion that it would be unlikely for them to meet the requirements of the merger by July 24.

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Move Over Vegas, Saudi Unveils New Formula One Track

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It may not have a 336-foot Sphere with U2, but the Qiddiya Speed Track isn't short of ambition.

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Chip Rogers Resigns as CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The sudden departure was a surprise. But Rogers has reason to be proud for how many initiatives the AH&LA effectively pursued under his watch.

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Skift Short-Term Rental Summit is Back This June

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The much-anticipated Skift Short-Term Rental Summit is back in New York City on June 5. Last year, this event sold out weeks in advance.

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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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Is India Safe for Female Travelers? Industry Reacts After Alleged Rape of Brazilian Tourist

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As the world comes together to celebrate International Women's Day this week, news coming in from India highlights the country's struggle to provide a safe space for women.

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Miami Beach Is Done With Spring Breakers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Don't go to Miami Beach for Spring Break — that was the message in a new bold anti-tourism video from the city government.

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Tourism Projects Worth $169 Million to Be Inaugurated — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India is taking steps to make its tourist and pilgrimage destinations more convenient for visitors. These projects are being developed at a rapid pace to boost the country's tourism potential.

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Boeing Has Not Provided Key Information in Blowout Investigation, Safety Board Chair Says

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The NTSB chair told a Senate committee that Boeing had not yet provided records on its documentation regarding the opening and closing of the door plug on Alaska’s Max 9 and the names of certain workers.

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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!