Skift Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Skift Take: In a recent panel discussion, industry leaders from Sabre, Travel in Motion, and Oman Air joined Skift to discuss the current airline retailing landscape, how consumer needs are evolving, and the best way to address those needs: transitioning to modern retailing powered by offers and orders.

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Skift Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Skift Take: As travelers seek better shopping and booking experiences, travel companies must transform both the technology powering their retailing systems and the organizational culture behind them. Sabre Travel Solutions Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today launched “Global Retail Tourism: Trends and Insights”, a report set to change the way we think about shopping tourism.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Ancillaries are increasingly essential to the financial health and resilience of airlines. Sabre’s new Upgrade IQ product uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory and unlock incremental revenue. Sabre Read the Complete Story On Skift

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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. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

retailers. In an age when online shopping has replaced many in-person purchases at diverse U.S. businesses throughout the country, the full return—and continued growth—of inbound travel is critical for numerous U.S.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 31, 2024

RevPar is no longer only tied to room revenue at your property- it’s the total square footage. This is not groundbreaking news, but ask yourself this question. What are you doing to drive revenue separately from your room rate strategy?

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Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Skift Take: To remain competitive and optimize revenue, hoteliers need to think like retailers and shift their focus from filing rooms to providing unique guest experiences. True hospitality is about more than just providing a place to stay. Sabre Hospitality Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 1, 2024

The research, based on a survey of 19,000 consumers across 12 countries highlights the issue of ‘information overload’, with 73% of consumers feeling inundated by too much choice and 75% saying they are bombarded by advertising, resulting in 74% abandoning purchases in the last three months of 2023.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 4, 2024

Skift Take: Marriott is looking to tap AI to reinvent itself as a travel retailer, letting customers create bespoke experiences much the way they do today when booking an airline ticket. Christiana Sciaudone Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 1, 2024

In the past year, the group has boosted its real estate portfolio by acquiring buildings in prime locations in Paris, New York and other city centers to enhance its presence across retail and hospitality, which it has expanded ahead of the Olympics and will continue to do so afterwards.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Hotels aren't doing enough to keep their wholesale rates off of smaller retail travel sites. That is damaging to Expedia's effort to gather the best prices online. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 12, 2024

Hotel Designs Roundtable: Is there a place for premium and luxury retail brands in hospitality? Roundtable: Is there a place for premium and luxury retail brands in hospitality? In one of the hangar’s private rooms, we kicked off the conversation by talking about different retail brands that had made the leap into hospitality.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Skift Take: Delta, which has become one of the largest e-commerce retailers, said it expects see strong travel demand become a lasting trend for the industry. — Lex Haris Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Putrajaya stands out as a cultural hub situated just steps away from IOI City Mall, Southeast Asia’s retail giant. The hotel positions itself as a basecamp for fashionistas and thrill-seekers, with easy access to major retail therapy and exciting entertainment options, including a futuristic indoor theme park.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 27, 2024

For instance, in retail, the Back-to-School period from August to September trails only the Holiday Season from late November to December in terms of sales volume. This day is named Black Friday because the surge in retail activity often transitions stores’ financial health from the red into the black by generating profit.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Skift Take: ATPCO says the deal could lead to next-generation airline retailing that customers want. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Skift Take: Google's key priorities are artificial intelligence, retail, and YouTube. Travel is still an important vertical — it's just not a top focus. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 30, 2024

Gracing the city’s waterfront at the halo address of One Queen Street, InterContinental Auckland anchors the one billion dollar (NZD) Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, which houses the city’s latest upscale office, retail, social, and dining hub.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

Skift Take: Startups this week cover renting apartments as hotels, hotel tech, airline retail, fintech for travelers, and an aircraft that flies only over water. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

JANUARY 4, 2024

Expected to open in 2026, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, North will provide service to travelers in and abroad, while Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel will deliver service and style at China National Convention Center Phase II, a large complex with hotels, retail, offices, leisure facilities, and venues for conferences, exhibitions, and […] The post (..)

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Skift Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

Skift Take: Even after the American Society of Travel Advisors weighed in with a plea to delay the removal of 40 percent of airfares from traditional retail channels by eight months, the carrier has confirmed there’ll be no 11th hour reprieve. All the travel industry can do now is brace itself.

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Hotel Management

MAY 21, 2024

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Australia’s largest retail loyalty program,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PME, Adrian Williams. Our goal is to provide our members with more opportunities to redeem points in meaningful ways, and this partnership is a testament to that commitment.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Located steps away from the buzzing retail and restaurants of Lincoln Road, citizenM Miami South Beach is where the positive effects of sun meet the positive effects of citizenM’s sleep experience.

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Skift Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Skift Take: India must increase investment and leverage public-private partnership models to build on its niche tourism offerings — such as medical, wellness and spiritual tourism — to attract more international tourists. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Celebrating three decades of creating exceptional experiences across hotels, spas, residences, food and retail, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand from “Banyan Tree Group” to “Banyan Group”. This brand shift reflects the Group’s evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 12, 2024

Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, and Frasers Hospitality, a global investor and operator of serviced apartments and hotel residences, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy Sabre Hospitality’s latest solution, SynXis® Retailing, (..)

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: Tentpole marketing campaigns tied to shopping-focused events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day have long been table stakes for product retailers. For travel brands advertising experiences instead of objects, the opportunity to drive brand lift, reach new audiences, and increase lifetime value is even greater.

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Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

MIAMI, Florida—Berkadia announced the refinancing of Hampton Inn & Suites, a 221-key hotel with ground-floor retail in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Managing Director Saul Hoppenstein and Associate Director James Elmore of Berkadia Boca Raton secured a $45.9

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Skift Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Skift Take: Hong Kong's retail sales in March recorded nearly a 41 percent increase from the previous year, with a significant boom in tourism and visitor spending contributing factors. Andres Buenahora Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 12, 2024

Boasting multimillion-dollar transformations to the main lobby, reception area, concierge and retail spaces, a new Black Diamond Bar and the fully renovated award-winning Spur Restaurant & Bar, Teton Mountain Lodge invites locals and vacationers alike to experience this elevated alpine retreat.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 13, 2024

Leading European hostel chain a&o will invest approximately 500 million euros towards company expansion, with the conversion of existing office and retail properties into accommodation earmarked as a key area for growth.

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Skift Blog

JULY 25, 2023

Skift Take: Walmart is a giant retailer but it's possible Hopper was a more meaningful client for Expedia. At any rate, Walmart is potentially a significant win, and at least it isn't a competitor. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The 89,722 sq ft NIA office, retail and restaurant building was acquired from clients of Orchard Street Investment Management for £56.5m. Whitbread Plc, the UK’s leading hospitality group, has acquired the freehold interest in New London House at 6 London Street, EC3 in the City of London.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 24, 2024

The ambitious redevelopment plan includes the Shinola Hotel, a 4,000-seat music venue managed by Live Nation, retail spaces, and a pedestrian skybridge connecting Pennsylvania Street to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home of the Indiana Pacers.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 1, 2024

Favourable economic indicators, combined with the highest consumer sentiment in three years, could fuel a more positive finish to the year for some retailers. And how can retail and leisure operators prepare for the Golden Quarter? While there’s an intention for more spending, the majority of consumers are planning cutbacks.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With this launch, HBX Group aspires to become the primary retail media network within the travel industry, serving as a point of reference for hotels, DMOs, airlines, mobility providers and any business seeking to engage with travellers and travel distributors.

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