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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/18/2022 16:05 EDT

HotelTonight Founder Sam Shank Leaves Airbnb After an Extended Stay

HotelTonight is the fastest, and probably the most exquisite and feisty hotel booking app around. Regardless of its future with Airbnb, it created dozens of imitators, and set the standard. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/18/2022 14:45 EDT

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Driving Airline Innovation With Artificial Intelligence

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2022, we hear from Alex Mans, founder and CEO, FLYR Labs, about how airline innovation is advancing using AI and deep learning to overhaul legacy practices, aiming to optimize customer engagement and maximize business performance. -FLYR Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/18/2022 14:30 EDT

Skift Aviation Forum Video: What’s Next for Aviation and Digital Transformation in 2023

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2022, we hear from Massimo Morin, global head of travel, Amazon Web Services, and Jason Birnbaum, chief information officer, United Airlines, about how aviation companies are emphasizing digital solutions to become more agile and pivot their businesses to be more efficient and innovative. -AWS Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 11/18/2022 09:00 EDT

Full Video: American Airlines CEO at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Robert Isom believes the worst is behind American Airlines, and the airline's operations are running as smoothly as they can be. In this interview, the CEO reveals the bigger things on his mind as he maps out American's longer term future. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 11/18/2022 07:30 EDT

Why GetYourGuide Is Giving Its ‘Originals’ Tours Offering a Pause

The power of performance data to improve the customer experience remains a driving force for GetYourGuide. In a case of iron sharpening iron, the pioneering insights from its Originals brand will level the playing field across its entire marketplace as the private label format is put on hold. -Selene Brophy Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/18/2022 06:00 EDT

Travel’s Growth Remains Flat

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at new Skift Travel Health Index results, destinations marketing via charging stations, and the challenge of meetings in the metaverse. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/18/2022 02:30 EDT

Blueground Sees Short-Term Rental Boost From Those Fleeing Political Turmoil

The proptech startup says its latest Miami opening highlights demand for shorter stay accommodation from those traveling for political reasons, not just contract workers and digital nomads. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift Research @ Skift · 11/18/2022 02:00 EDT

Travel’s Final Push to Full Recovery Stalled: New Skift Travel Health Index

Continuing uncertainties and headwinds suppressed growth in October, with the Skift Travel Health Index sitting around the 85 percent mark since June with little movement. -Wouter Geerts Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/18/2022 01:30 EDT

Deal Engine Raises $5.3 Million to Help Airlines Save Post-Booking: Travel Startup Funding This Week

There weren't big numbers this week, but there were investments from some big-name venture capital firms: F-Prime Capital, JetBlue Ventures, Thayer Ventures, and Plug and Play. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/18/2022 00:30 EDT

Atour Goes Public to Expand Lifestyle Hotel Trend in China

The demand for lifestyle hotels is spreading to China, as seen by the rise of Atour. Plus other news in hotel deals and development from around the world. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/17/2022 14:45 EDT

Destinations Roll Out Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as a Tourism Draw

Travel industry businesses have an opportunity to shape their destination's long-term future right before electric vehicle adoption takes off. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/17/2022 13:00 EDT

Corp Travel Group GlobalStar Fills Critical Gaps In Europe

The London-based consortium is in recruiting mode as rival travel agencies continue to buy up their own local experts. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/17/2022 06:12 EDT

Delta Is Upping the Airport Experience

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Delta’s airport investments, flying greener, and Airbnb’s new search tools. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 11/17/2022 02:30 EDT

Travel Tech Investment Is on Unstable Ground: Here’s What Industry Pros Say

Sometimes raising investment is hard, and sometimes it's harder. But that's no reason not to move forward — a product that's strong and needed will still sell. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2022 19:35 EDT

United Airlines, Alcohol Wipes and Finding New Customer Touch Points

Some passengers want to talk to people. Some do not. United Airlines wants make sure they all have a choice. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2022 18:40 EDT

Expedia and JetBlue See Airline Distribution Shift During Travel Boom

In the perpetual tug of war between airlines and online middlemen, a bit of turnabout is fair play. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2022 18:00 EDT

Sun Country CEO Says Flying Amazon Cargo Allows Airline to ‘De-Peak’ Schedule

Sun Country Chief Jude Bricker made the case for why low-cost carriers are the real growth story in aviation. "Our cost structure isn't dependent on adding new airplanes or keeping our pilots junior." Take that, Scott Kirby. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2022 17:20 EDT

Airline Startups Connect and Breeze Share Early Survival Strategies

Top executives at Connect Airlines and Breeze Airways both alluded to the high-risk nature of the aviation business, but they also said that it's a good time to start up a carrier. It seems both companies are doing the early heavy lifting they will need to be successful. -Justin Dawes Read more ›

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Carley Thornell, Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2022 16:00 EDT

DFW Airport CEO on the Value of Tech Investments to Bounce Back Quickly From the Pandemic

Calculated investment in infrastructure and people are proving key to a winning formula for Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, which lost 95 percent of its tragic during the pandemic. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 11/16/2022 15:40 EDT

Azul Brazilian CEO Doesn’t Expect Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Competitors

Azul Brazilian Airlines CEO John Rodgerson is pretty confident he won't see any competition any time soon. Many carriers have said the same thing about their respective markets — and then got disrupted. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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