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How Hotels Can Collaborate with the Right Influencer for Video Content

Are Morch

We are living in the digital age, the advertising techniques are now changed. Whether it’s the corporate industry or the Hotel industry, Creative ways for promotions are crucial such as Animation in advertising or influencer marketing. The rise of social media and digital marketing created new trends to promote a brand. One such trend is […] The post How Hotels Can Collaborate with the Right Influencer for Video Content appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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South Korea Launches Digital Nomad Visa. Coming Soon: Visas for K-Pop Fans

Skift Blog

Skift Take: South Korea has its eyes on steady earners with a $66,000 income bar for digital nomads. If it is looking to attract 20 million visitors, it might be time to spice things up a bit more with that K-Culture visa.

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Top Trends for Hospitality-driven Businesses

Lodging

Food & beverage has always been a critical part of the hospitality experience, but in an increasingly competitive landscape providing the right experience can be a major point of differentiation for hoteliers. As such, understanding the latest F&B trends can help hotel owners/operators improve the guest experience and maximize ROI. From the latest healthy food options to different menu ideas, there are many ways for hoteliers to capitalize and leverage the latest trends into an […]

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Leaders of tomorrow: Q&A with Morgan Meredith, The Langham, Gold Coast

Hotel Management

As a 2023 Young Tourism Leader, Morgan Meredith is going beyond her role as Director of Rooms at The Langham, Gold Coast and The Jewel Residences to influence future generations to embrace a career in hospitality. Tell us a bit about your hotel career journey to date? My hotel career began during high school when I had a part-time role at a local resort.

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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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7 Trends Safari Operators in Africa Are Seeing For 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Many safari lovers are looking for immersive experiences, and not just chasing the Big 5 animal species.

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Luxury Travel Boom to Continue in 2024, Say Travel Advisors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.

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Delta to Slow Down Pilot Hiring in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delta’s pilot hiring plans for 2024 show that the airline industry’s post-pandemic hiring surge may be coming to an end.

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Venice Combats Overtourism: Caps Tour Group Sizes and Bans Loudspeakers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Capping tour group sizes may help mitigate overcrowding in Venice. But the city needs to do more.

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Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt: What This Top Analyst Sees For 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Analyst David Katz of Jefferies forecasts the 2024 prospects for U.S.-based hotel leaders Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, and Choice.

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Hotel Loyalty Race: Hilton Gains on Marriott

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton grew its hotel loyalty program the most over the past five years. Long-term trends reveal who's ahead and what the effect on hotel owners has been.

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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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Tripnotes, a Buzzy ChatGPT-Based Trip Planner, Was Acquired and Shut Down

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tripnotes was among an increasingly crowded space for new trip planning tools powered by generative AI. It won't be the last of them to shut down.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings After 7.6 Earthquake Hits Ishikawa

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The impact of the earthquake is likely to be extensive, affecting transportation and communication, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.

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Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Booking.com can argue that it doesn't used banned screen-scraping to access Ryanair flights. Meanwhile, Google, "an honest/transparent OTA," can do no wrong in Ryanair's eyes.

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Adventure Travel: 7 Sector Trends to Track in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Group trips with friends and family, particularly during quieter travel periods, are among the trends defining multi-day adventure itineraries this year.

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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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China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March

Skift Blog

Skift Take: You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.

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Blue Lagoon Iceland to Partially Reopen to Tourists on January 6

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most popular attractions, will finally be open again.

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Iceland Brings Back Tourism Taxes for 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Iceland was already an expensive tourist destination. The tax will make it even more so.

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Hawaii Judge Allows Short-Term Rentals Up to 90 Days To Operate Legally

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The injunction specifically benefits existing home rental owners.

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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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Airlines Heading Into 2024: More Passengers, Profits, Orders

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airlines saw capacity and passenger traffic recover to pre-Covid levels and opened up their checkbooks to sign deals for their long-term future with new aircraft.

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Connection in the Age of AI with Google’s Head of Travel Sales

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Listen in for a discussion about AI and its impact on the travel industry and why marketers should team up with the technology rather than fight against it.

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Paris Tourist Taxes Skyrocket Ahead of 2024 Olympics

Skift Blog

Travelers heading to Paris better be ready to pay higher taxes on their hotel rooms this year. As of January, Paris's tourist taxes will jump.

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UK Tax Office Seeks More Information From Airbnb ‘Side Hustles’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Governments are watching passive income earners through new value-added tax measures.

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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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What to Expect at Skift Megatrends 2024 Next Week

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As we kick the year off with Megatrends next week, we're thrilled to bring a day of in-depth and thought-provoking conversations between industry leaders and Skift editors to travel leaders across the globe both in NYC and London. Get a peak behind the curtain to what travel might look like in 2024 and beyond.

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Accor Hotels’ Brands, Explained

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Accor had a stellar 2023 and looks set to grow in 2024. Here’s a rundown of each brand in the Accor hotels portfolio.

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Weddings and Sporting Events Fuel Growth in Aviation and Hospitality: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The aviation and hospitality sector's growth, coupled with workforce expansion, is a sign of India’s recovering economy post-pandemic.

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Ask Anthony: Encouraging Employees to Stay Long Term

Lodging

I manage a high-end, established luxury hotel that has been recently renovated. The product itself is wonderful, but we are having issues of high turnover. What can we do to encourage employees to stay with us long term versus one year or less? Certainly, running a high-end luxury hotel is an exciting venture, but employee turnover can be a major concern.

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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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India Registers 22% Jump in Licenses For Women Pilots: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The 22% increase in the issuance of licenses to women pilots is a welcome step in a profession that is mainly deemed male-dominated.

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Japan Airlines Forecasts Small Profit Hit After Tokyo Crash

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Japan Airlines sees minimal financial impact from Tuesday's crash in Tokyo, and is even receiving compliments for its safety cutlure.

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Property Manager Frontdesk Laid Off Its Staff and Is On the Brink of Collapse

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A multiyear shakeout continues among property managers offering up multifamily buildings.

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5 Emaar Hotels Carved Up Between Marriott and Kempinski

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Local development giant Emaar loses five hotels. Marriott gets three as it continues to swell its portfolio and Kempinski gets two, doubling its footprint in the city.

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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!