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Skift @ Skift · 09/13/2022 10:00 EDT

New Handbook: Best Practices for Mobile Marketing in Travel and Hospitality

Mobile continues to be an increasingly important channel, not only for planning and booking, but for all stages of the travel journey. To help travel companies leverage the power of mobile marketing, Acoustic has released its “SMS as a Competitive Advantage” handbook, with key insights into messaging practices that can help maximize customer engagement and boost return on investment. -Acoustic Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/13/2022 08:00 EDT

JetBlue Technology Ventures Joins Property Manager Frontdesk’s $13 Million Financing Round

JetBlue's corporate venture capital wing has already picked some winners in the short-term rental sector. That's some progressive thinking for an airline, and Frontdesk wouldn't mind bolstering that record. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/13/2022 06:16 EDT

Intrepid Bets on Australian Expansion

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Intrepid’s latest acquisition, a hostel takeover in New York, and Tijuana’s aviation edge. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/13/2022 04:00 EDT

Lufthansa and Amadeus Reset Their Distribution Relationship in Revamped Pact

The two European heavyweights claim they now see eye to eye on the future of airfare retailing. Just don’t expect pay-as-you-fly to take off just yet. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/13/2022 01:00 EDT

Generator’s Takeover of Paramount Hotel in Times Square Is Part of Broader Hostel Reboot

Generator makes an intriguing case that there's an opportunity to target well-off millennial travelers looking for distinctive places to stay in cities where budget hotels with buzzy bars are scarce. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/12/2022 12:00 EDT

Intrepid Travel Makes Bigger Bet on Australian Tourism by Buying JOOB

Intrepid Travel expanding the scope of its Australia trips is a way-overdue step for a company that has failed to fully take advantage of one its most lucrative markets. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/12/2022 10:00 EDT

New Research: Sustained Traveler Enthusiasm Despite Headwinds Signals Opportunities for Destinations and Travel Brands

The new Q2 2022 Traveler Insights Report from Expedia Group Media Solutions features the latest research and key data on the current state of travel, with actionable insights to guide the industry as it captures consumer interest in growing trends like inclusive travel. -Expedia Group Media Solutions Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/12/2022 10:00 EDT

Why Travel Brands Should Rethink the Online Checkout Experience

As travel brands navigate a new frontier of customer expectations, they must start by rethinking their online checkout journeys. Decluttering the e-commerce experience can create a more focused merchandising strategy that drives ancillary revenue and deepens customer loyalty. -Rokt Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/12/2022 06:06 EDT

Airbnb Expands Translation Tools

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Airbnb’s expanded language tools, politics and hotel bookings, and the market for selling hotels. -Jason Clampet Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/12/2022 02:30 EDT

Urban Hotel Owners May Look to Sell Over Property Upkeep, Swelling Debt

For hoteliers in slow-to-rebound U.S. markets, forced sales will be more likely as costs and debts rise. That's one of a few insights from the top boss of First Hospitality, which is an active owner and manager. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Jamie Freed, Reuters @ Skift · 09/11/2022 13:23 EDT

Cathay Pacific to Add Flights as Hong Kong Eases Quarantine Rules 

Could the tide of bad news finally be turning for Cathay Pacific? -Edward Russell Read more

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Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 09/11/2022 05:58 EDT

London Flight Searches Jump After Queen’s Death

Anglophilia is strong among Americans after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. -Edward Russell Read more

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David Shepardson, Reuters @ Skift 2 place · 09/10/2022 12:55 EDT

Lawmakers Seek U.S. Probe of Airline Handling of Pandemic Funds

The U.S. government might investigate whether airlines used some of its $54 billion in pandemic aid to fund pilot buyouts, which may have fueled the current pilot shortages. The most likely story is that this is political grandstanding. Hopefully no airline broke the law. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters @ Skift 3 place · 09/10/2022 10:08 EDT

Rising Costs Fuel Worries About U.S. Airlines’ Heavy Debt Loads

Some U.S. airlines are at risk of breaking the corporate credit card. They've loaded up on debt that they'll struggle to pay off. They face rising costs for pilot wages and fuel. Meanwhile, future demand is uncertain. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/10/2022 10:00 EDT

Hopper and JetBlue Partner and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Hopper partners with JetBlue to expand its reach, Google cuts back on business travel, and Cambodia digitizes its tourism industry. -Allison Armijo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2022 13:48 EDT

Skift Webinar: How Ancillaries Drive Revenue and Customer Experience

Travelers today seek both flexibility and assurance in the face of uncertainty. With loyalty and revenue on the line, how can companies manage this unique inflection point in travel’s return? Watch this webinar to find out. -Allianz Partners Read more

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Carley Thornell, Skift @ Skift · 09/09/2022 12:40 EDT

Women Travelers Are Increasingly Making Political Choices Starting With Hotels

Hotels are blurring the traditional division between business and politics, and it comes at just the right time for one of travel’s most engaged and influential demographics. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 09/09/2022 10:23 EDT

Skift Global Forum 2022 Opening Reception

Skift Global Forum 2022 opening reception details released! Register today and join us in experiencing the delicious Moroccan bites and immersive decor. -Danesha Price Read more

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 09/09/2022 10:00 EDT

Sabre’s Mike Reyes on Navigating the Future of Airline Retailing

Today’s airlines are challenged with maximizing revenue in the face of unpredictable booking patterns, widespread industry disruptions, and evolving traveler expectations. To stay competitive, they need to reconsider the travel retailing experience through the eyes of their customers and overcome limitations at key stages of the travel journey. -Sabre Travel Solutions Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 09/09/2022 02:30 EDT

Black Entrepreneurs Receive Support for Ideas Focused on Travel

The inaugural Build In Tulsa Techstars Accelerator has group travel, payments and even networking in its sights as it builds on the Black Wall Street legacy. -Matthew Parsons Read more

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