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Deloitte: Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff

Hotel Business

Americans are ready to travel for the holidays. For the third consecutive year, Deloitte explores travel intent ahead of the pivotal holiday season and the overall impact on the travel industry. According to this year’s report, “ 2023 Deloitte Holiday Travel Survey, ” concerns about health and travel delays are diminished as consumers across income groups map out trips to make this holiday season a memorable one.

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The Extended-Stay Segment Reaches New Heights

Lodging

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales. Demand continues to grow at unprecedented levels for the segment, which was established some 30 years ago and has upped the ante for both large brand companies and owner/operators looking for increased profitability.

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China’s Domestic Flight Capacity to Soar 34% Above 2019 Levels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As domestic flights in China are set to surge 34% higher than pre-pandemic levels, the global tourism sector eagerly awaits the revival of international flight capacity in the country.

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United Airlines Confident Strong International Travel Demand Will Stick Around

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United is betting a lot of money that costly long-haul, international flying is the place to grow and turn profits this decade.

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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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South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.

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Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

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Airbus Is Filling an 8,000 Airplane Backlog Amid Strong Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The tallest order Airbus has ever faced is making planes more sustainable. But a top Airbus exec is optimistic.

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Expedia CEO: After a Year of ‘Surgery,’ We Can Focus on Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's show time for Expedia Group. After three years of getting its house in order completed, now it has to perform.

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New Report: How Value and Loyalty Are Defining This Year’s Holiday Travel Trends

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A new survey from iSeatz provides insights on how loyalty programs that incorporate travel rewards can offset the impact of inflation on 2023 holiday plans and drive member engagement with holiday-specific offers and benefits.

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U.S. Trial to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger Gets Underway

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Affordable air travel for U.S. consumers and control of the domestic market remains central to the JetBlue-Spirit merger court case.

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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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Paul Singer’s Elliott Management Bets on Hotels as Part of $372 Million Deal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: An investment vehicle backed by Elliott Management has invested in hotels, following similar moves by other big-money firms. Fun fact: The $370 million deal coincides with the acquisition of U2's The Clarence Hotel.

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Gother Raises $25 Million for Asian Online Travel Agency: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The travel industry in Southeast Asia is continuing to grow, and so is the short-term rental industry worldwide.

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