This is your chance to watch Peter Kern, Expedia Group's CEO, share his views on stage with Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali — no stone left unturned exploring the current state of online travel. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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For hospitality brands to inspire loyalty, they need to deliver a consistently stellar guest experience — but many hotels haven’t been able to hire enough staff members to meet the high level of service guests expect. To overcome this challenge, hotels must increase efficiency and optimize communication between teams. -Sabre Hospitality Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hong Kong’s quarantine relaxation, Trip.com Group’s earnings, and the touristic pull of summer music festivals. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Independent hoteliers don't have a level playing field with the big brands when it comes to attracting direct bookings. But a savvy use of social media can improve things a lot. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Don't miss Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky in one of his most comprehensive sit-downs ever, on stage at Skift Global Forum with Skift founder and CEO Rafat Ali. Watch as he talks about why the future of travel may be potatoes (joke) and why performance marketing is like a drug (no joke). -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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The pilot shortage is prompting airlines to take steps that unions won't like. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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In Skift's top stories this week, Senior Engineering Manager Mike Linden documents what he learned about electric cars from a summer road trip, JetBlue plans more international flights, and Google makes searching train routes in Europe easier. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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The new airline would be an enormous step for Nigeria in overhauling the inadequate aviation infrastructure that's stunted its economic growth. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Geographic diversification is paying off for China's Trip.com Group. Europe and the U.S. is still a fraction of its overall business, but they are now significant contributors. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Music lovers have returned to festivals with a vengeance, but they've also become pickier and more environmentally conscious. So tourism authorities have to adapt to their new priorities. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Japan’s coronavirus recovery, big ideas at Skift Global Forum, and Ennismore’s co-working growth. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Lifestyle hotel fans will get to mix business with pleasure in a lot more locations in the future, as Ennismore's "Working From_" brand is earmarked for the rest of its global portfolio. It's very on brand with partner Accor too. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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A mobile tipping solution is a trend we welcome. Who carries small amounts of cash anymore? Plus, news in hotel deals and development worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›
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Two information-packed days in New York City, hundreds of ideas. Here's the lowdown on three sub-themes that caught our eye. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›
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To fully capitalize on summer, tourism industry stakeholders will need to adjust their strategies to win over tourist traffic and dollars within a shorter period of time. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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Willie Walsh, as only Walsh can, called out China for its zero-Covid policies devastating Hong Kong as a global aviation hub. The head of International Air Transport Association (IATA) may just have point. -Tom Lowry Read more ›
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There is a lot of talk, and a lot of good intentions, but despite this, many travel companies are struggling to put net zero targets into practice. A new report by Skift Research, in partnership with McKinsey & Co., provides four strategies for travel companies to put words into actions. -Wouter Geerts Read more ›
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Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s reinvigorated experiences, Potato Head’s sustainability, and Ukraine’s resilience. -Jason Clampet Read more ›
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Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern is correct that there is a whole big world out there with lots of opportunities for online travel companies to grow. Don't count out Expedia prematurely. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›
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Potato Head offers a deeper approach rooted in Bali traditions of "duality" when it comes to its sustainability efforts. Take notice, travel industry. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›
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