The quick ChatGPT update exemplifies the rapid advancement of AI and how easily new work can be left in the dust. -Justin Dawes Read more ›
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It's time we spoke about the responsibility of Indian corporations towards sustainable travel. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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Oyo's new focus on customer support could help, but its relaxation of brand standards in the budget sector could have big reputational risks. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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The lack of workforce in hospitality is both the cause and effect for rising costs. But as long as housekeeping and maintenance remain vital to guest experience, the shortage of labor will continue to fester and pester property management companies and owners. Robots won't be folding fitted sheets anytime soon. -Srividya Kalyanaraman Read more ›
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Tourism board executives think ChatGPT is impressive, but they haven't seen solid evidence of its real-world application in destination marketing so far to make a sizeable investment. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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We've covered the environmental performance of hotel companies before, but that research was due an update. Much has happened in the world, and — probably unrelated — hotel companies have become better at setting emission reduction targets and reporting of current performance. Let's continue that trend. -Wouter Geerts Read more ›
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South Africa's hospitality and tourism industries have had to source alternative energy proactively. There appears to be no end to the country's ongoing energy crisis that cuts travel business profit margins and puts its digital nomad destination appeal at risk. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Rental platform Zumper is entering the vacation rental market. The San Francisco-based company has launched Vacations by Zumper, which includes listings Bookings.com, Vrbo, as well as hotels. It has partnered with Evolve and Rentals United — Evolve is providing 27,000 home listings to Zumper, and the site has launched with 50,000 new hotel listings. The […] Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at what Chinese travelers want now, how augmented reality can improve historical sites, and what American Airlines pilots expect from negotiations. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Turkey is eyeing $56 billion in tourism revenue this year, with Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa joint-venture carrier SunExpress now optimistic about summer travel demand. -Selene Brophy Read more ›
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Sure, the world has missed Chinese tourists for far too long, but if you are a destination looking for that one elusive answer to what the new Chinese traveler will look like, we recommend you stop now. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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Dubai's decision to open its doors to sanction-hit Russians has helped the emirate welcome a record number of visitors from the country. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›
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The greenfield airports would not just connect smaller cities to the rest of the country, but would also help popularize tourism to off-beat destinations. -Amrita Ghosh Read more ›
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Vacasa is trying to achieve profitability in 2023 while homeowners are leaving its platform, and it's forecasting that gross booking values will decline. Tough stuff. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Owners and managers in News York City are rushing to sign up their buildings as no-book zones for short-term rentals, but the number of host registrations is paltry so far. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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It’s not what you know, but who you know, and by teaming up with Seed Group, which is owned by a member of Dubai's ruling family, startup travel agency BizAway will gain the right kind of introductions to grow its business in the Middle East. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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History is a unique asset for every destination, but often one that doesn't elicit a lot of excitement from travelers, especially as they continue to trend toward unique travel experiences. Augmented reality and virtual reality could be an unlock for destinations that want to leverage more of their rich pasts. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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We continue to add new speakers to Skift's Future of Lodging Forum lineup, most recently the CEOs of Jumeirah Group, MCR Hotels, UnderTheDoormat Group and more. It’s a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss. -Nicole Meyer Read more ›
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Demand has been much higher than anticipated, with New Zealand appealing to free spirits from the U.S. and neighboring Australia in particular. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Accor's updated loyalty program, India's restored e-visas for Saudi travelers, and next-gen self-guided tours. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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