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Skift @ Skift · 10/23/2023 17:33 EDT

We Used the Meta AI Chatbot to Plan a Trip. Here’s What It Got Wrong.

If Meta wants its new AI chatbot to be used for travel, it has some catching up to do. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/23/2023 13:52 EDT

Airbnb Says South African Host Revenue Is 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Airbnb hosts in South Africa have surpassed their pre-pandemic revenue levels, and the online travel agency sees several reasons why growth should rise significantly in the next couple of years. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Maha Eldahan and Andrew Mills , Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 10/23/2023 10:52 EDT

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Steps Down

Akbar Al Baker has helped transform Qatar Airways into a major force in the global aviation industry, but the company faces a murky future due to his departure. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/23/2023 10:00 EDT

How Technology Enables and Enhances the Human Touch

Cloud technology is revolutionizing customer service in travel and hospitality. By passing routine requests through flexible, efficient, automated, and intelligent systems, companies give their human agents more space to handle complex issues with a delicate personal touch. -AWS for Travel and Hospitality Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/23/2023 01:00 EDT

Choice-Wyndham: Debt? Private Equity? Other Bidders? What Comes Next

If an alternative asset investor like Blackstone gets interested, things could get even more interesting. Same if European hotel giant IHG made a bid of its own. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/20/2023 17:52 EDT

Choice-Wyndham Faces Long Odds. The Skift Travel 200 May Reveal Choice’s Thinking

The market is skeptical that Choice's hostile takeover bid for Wyndham will be successful. The Skift Travel 200 sheds light on the hotel sector and the thinking behind this offer. -Seth Borko Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/20/2023 17:13 EDT

Anyplace Raises $10.3 Million for Remote Worker Rentals: Startup Funding Roundup

Two startups in corporate travel raised money this week, along with another in short-term rentals. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/20/2023 16:59 EDT

Southeast Asia Awaits Chinese Travelers: Skift Travel Health Index

The Skift Travel Health Index stands at 106 this month, achieving a new record high. However, there is a disparity in the performance of several countries in the Asia Pacific, suggesting that efforts to attract Chinese travelers to nations dependent on inbound tourism may be progressing at a slower pace than anticipated. -Saniya Zanpure Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/20/2023 15:27 EDT

Former Expedia Exec Says Google Increased Ad Costs for Little Return in Antitrust Trial

Google has been fined billions of dollars in the European Union for similar practices that are allegedly happening in the U.S. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/20/2023 08:50 EDT

Australian Adventure Tourism Operator Sees Chinese Tourist Revival

The Chinese traveler's slow return continues to impact global travel. But adventure tourism operators are optimistic they'll be parachuting into newly opened group travel countries like Australia. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/20/2023 08:00 EDT

Don’t Miss Skift Aviation Forum on November 1 in Fort Worth, TX

Embrace the future of aviation through insights, innovation, and exploration of future trends during this year's Skift Aviation Forum. You won't want to miss this jam-packed event. -Brian Quinn Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/20/2023 05:58 EDT

IHG’s China Recovery ‘Isn’t a Hope, It’s a Reality’ Declares CEO

The IHG third quarter results are here. They don't provide much information on financial performance, but they show promising signs of recovery in China. -Josh Corder Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/20/2023 04:40 EDT

U.S. Issues Message of ‘Caution’ to American Tourists Worldwide 

Today's podcast examines the global travel warning for U.S. citizens, AirDNA's new tool for investors, and a new look for Air India Express. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/19/2023 18:18 EDT

U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers

This worldwide caution for Americans to stay alert in tourist spots, even often safe European capitals, is quite rare. It feels like an excessive reaction to the tensions stoked by the Israel-Hamas war, at least based on publicly available information. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/19/2023 16:30 EDT

American Airlines Had a Rough Quarter, but Points to 2024 Tailwinds

American had a lackluster third quarter. Executives say its on the cusp of big profits ahead. -Edward Russell Read more ›

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Ajay Awtaney, Skift @ Skift · 10/19/2023 15:38 EDT

Air India Express Has a New Look – and Lofty Ambitions

All of Air India Group is transforming, but nowhere will the transition be as stark as Air India Express. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 10/19/2023 15:19 EDT

Preventing a New Vacation Rental Listing From Being a Dud — AirDNA’s New Tool For Home Buyers

AirDNA is providing a heap of reality to unwitting homebuyers who count on their new vacation rental instantly covering their mortgage payments. The real numbers may tell a different story. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 10/19/2023 12:30 EDT

Choice’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Wyndham Explained

There's nothing quite as exciting in the corporate world than an unwelcome takeover offer. On this episode of the Skift Travel Podcasts, Skift's hotel experts deal with the drama. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 10/19/2023 11:50 EDT

Why Your Whole Team Should Attend Skift Aviation Forum

Maximize the learnings (and the savings) by taking the whole team to Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas-Fort Worth November 1. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 10/19/2023 10:00 EDT

Q&A: Balancing Human Touch With Automation in the Travel Payments Experience

This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner.While the current buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) is leading many travel companies to prioritize investments in automated technologies like machine learning, travel executives shouldn’t lose sight of the importance of the human touch. In the global travel payments landscape, maintaining human touch is about […] Read more ›

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