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Renovation trends: stylish, custom and connected

eHotelier

Renovation trends: stylish, custom and connected - Insights - Insights Keeping 2023 property improvement projects on target requires creative procurement, realistic scheduling, and wherever possible, going local.

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Morocco Tourist Sites Reopen One Month After Earthquake

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The country is trying to recover from the devastating earthquake – the high-profile World Bank and IMF annual meeting is helping.

Tourism 341
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Exclusive: Rydges Resort Hunter Valley GM Gareth Long on running ‘Disneyland’

Hotel Management

With over 470 team members, 417 rooms, the largest events facilities in the region, not to mention three trains, a brewery, an 18-hole golf course and an equestrian centre under his care, no two days are ever the same for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley General Manager Gareth Long. Gareth, you’re just a few months into this new chapter for the hotel under the Rydges brand.

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Delta Profit Intact After Controversial SkyMiles Changes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It must be nice having such loyal and high-spending customers as Delta.

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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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Puerto Rico to Start ‘No Passport, No Problem’ Tourism Campaign

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The State Department's passport processing sluggishness amid the American international tourism boom is an opportunity for Puerto Rico's destination marketing organization.

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Meta, Microsoft, AWS: Big Tech Reveals Travel-Related AI Projects

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As the big tech companies reveal what they've been working on in travel, it raises questions about the longevity of small companies that have been working on similar projects.

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Ultra-Luxury Hotels: Secrets of Successful 5-Star Stays

Skift Blog

Skift Take: True luxury has no room for error. Yet underperformance can happen at even the world's most opulent properties. Here's what discerning travelers, investors, and hotel groups must watch for.

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Hopper’s Big Week of Change

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hopper's termination of its partnership with Booking.com reveals the deeper challenges the travel app is facing, forcing it to focus on direct hotel relationships as it tries to become profitable.

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All-Inclusive Resorts Are a Hot Frontier: This Week’s Top Hotel Stories

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Inflation may stay higher for longer. That may fuel interest in all-inclusive resorts, which charge one upfront price.

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DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

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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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New York’s Short-Term Rental Rules Fuel Shadow Market of ‘Airbnb Alternatives’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If you follow the money in New York City's pressurized short-term rental industry, it's going underground or to venues with few protections for guests and hosts.

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Israel Tours Canceled as Operators Remain Cautious

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tour operators are trying to be sensitive to the war conditions currently underway in Israel.

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Hotels to Pay Middlemen $75 Billion in 2023: Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel companies pay billions a year to online travel agencies and other distributors. Our estimate of how much is eye-opening. So is hoteliers' naiveté about how sustainable their level of spending is.

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China Golden Week Saw Cross-Border Trips Surge to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China's travel recovery hasn't reached 2019 levels, but that's not far off. Favorite destination? Thailand.

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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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Airbnb’s First Senior Housing Economist Digs Into Urban Impact

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The housing market is nothing if not complex. Airbnb wants to leverage data to convince cities that its benefits are under-appreciated.

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Skift Global Forum East Venue Highlight: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We are thrilled to be at the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal in Dubai for Skift Global Forum East this December.

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Sports Illustrated’s Game Plan for Resorts and Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sports Illustrated's play for hotels could prove a winning brand extension. But its resorts risk becoming an also-ran if their operations aren't well coached.

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Gulf Countries Approve Unified Visa for Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the region's tourism powerhouses. A new unified visa looks to spread that success, but will mean the other countries have some developing to do.

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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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Hilton Identifies a New ‘GenerAsian’ Traveler and Here’s What They Want

Skift Blog

Skift Take: What's in a name? Call them GenerAsian Travelers or Native Explorers, a majority of Asian travelers share a strong penchant for travel experiences rooted in culture and heritage. Their shared enthusiasm extends to exploring the broader region as well.

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Loyalty Backlash Doesn’t Hurt Delta’s Bottom Line

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Delta's earnings, big tech's AI travel moves, and Airbnb's senior housing research.

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Spencer Rascoff on AI: Legacy Companies Take the Lead, Startups Face Challenges – Full Video

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The boon of artificial intelligence isn't a level playing field, and startups looking to stand out from the rush crowd have their work cut out for them.

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Next Hotel Melbourne to join Hilton’s Curio Collection later this year

Hotel Management

Hilton has signed its first Curio Collection by Hilton property in Melbourne, in partnership with Vista Hospitality Group, with Next Hotel Melbourne joining the portfolio of 140 hotels by the end of this year. It’s the second Curio Collection by Hilton property in Australia, joining West Hotel Sydney, and a portfolio of 29 Hilton-branded properties across Australasia.

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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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Key appointments: Pro-invest Group, The Star, Outrigger

Hotel Management

Several promotions at Pro-invest Group Pro-invest Group has made a number of management appointments across its hotels in Sydney and Melbourne. Experienced hotelier Bruce Ryde has been promoted to Cluster General Manager – Pro-invest Hotels, in addition to his position as General Manager of Kimpton Margot Sydney. In this expanded role, he will oversee operations for the soon-to-open Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point and the recently unveiled Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, Ryde joined Pro-inv

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Seattle to Restart Downtown Tourism With $5 Million Budget Boost

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Seattle is another major U.S. city trying to save its downtown with tourism.

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Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Disney is taking a different approach to ticket price increases in California compared to Florida, with industry experts suggesting it's strategic.

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Skift India Report: Online Travel Agencies Wield Power of Celebrity Endorsements

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Bollywood's influence on marketing is undeniable. Online travel agencies are cleverly leveraging this by enlisting Bollywood celebrities to sell travel. Let there be lights, camera and action!

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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.