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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/19/2022 10:00 EDT

Egencia President Stresses Independence Under New Owner Amex GBT

Plenty of pandemic-era agency acquisitions are wrapping up, and it's notable that some brand names are disappearing. Egencia's boss is adamant that won't be the case with this deal. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/19/2022 07:00 EDT

Korean Air Survived the Pandemic With No Losses But Faces New Challenges

Korean Air enjoys the distinction of being the only global airline not to post any losses during the pandemic, thanks largely to its cargo operations. But if the carrier wants to continue that competitive advantage, South Korea needs to drop restrictions impacting passenger demand. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/19/2022 06:57 EDT

Inside Marriott’s New Headquarters

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Marriott’s new corporate campus, Concur’s new tools, and Choice Hotel’s spring ad campaign. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/19/2022 02:30 EDT

Marriott Opens Expansive New Headquarters Despite Rise of Hybrid Working

Travel companies may agree that business travel will return to pre-pandemic levels, but they don't all agree on when. Many eyes will watch Marriott's move to bring workers back to the office. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/19/2022 02:00 EDT

Choice Hotels Played Coy in TV Advertising Before Surging Past All Travel Companies

Watch out for the quiet ones. Choice didn't run any U.S. national TV ads in 2021 and Virgin Voyages was absent during the first seven months of last year. Yet both brands surged to leadership positions in 2022. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/19/2022 01:00 EDT

Mexico Leads Latin American Hotel Development

It's great to see a strong pipeline of hotel development throughout many Latin American countries. Mexico leads the construction pipeline. Plus, find more hotel deals and development news from this week. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/18/2022 13:00 EDT

Concur Rebuilds Booking Tool From Scratch for Younger Business Travelers

The ubiquitous company booking tool is getting its first overhaul in 15 years, to let the next generation of business travelers book more of what they want. That’s the good news. The bad news is it’s going to take a while. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/18/2022 11:07 EDT

10 People Who Love Skift

In honor of our 10th anniversary, here are 10 notes we’ve received over the years. -Amy Dame Read more ›

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Skift Research @ Skift · 08/18/2022 10:30 EDT

Assessing a Return of Chinese Outbound Travel: New Skift Travel Health Index

A back-of-the-envelope analysis shows that a return to pre-pandemic levels of Chinese international travel would pull many Asian countries close to or beyond full recovery. Now we just need to wait for Chinese borders to reopen ... -Wouter Geerts Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/18/2022 06:30 EDT

Travelers Ask: What Is Sustainable Travel?

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at travelers’ confusion about sustainability, Uganda’s tourism outsourcing, and Soho House’s better numbers. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/17/2022 12:30 EDT

Uganda Tourism Looks Outside Borders for Financial Help in Recovery

Uganda’s rebranding ambitions will be much harder if its tourism industry doesn't receive the investments it needs. The pleas for help are extending well beyond the country's coffers now. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more ›

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Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters @ Skift 1 place · 08/17/2022 11:00 EDT

Frontier Shakes Off Spirit Merger Disappointment With New Vow for Low-Cost Flying

Frontier is confident in its aggressive strategy to increase flights while keeping prices low will pay off. But pulling it off is a tall order amidst rising fuel and labor costs. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/17/2022 09:32 EDT

HomeToGo Accelerated Its Direct Bookings in the Second Quarter

HomeToGo is among a bevy of newly public companies that vow to get to a semblance of profitability in 2023. They are tired of seeing their share prices pummeled. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/17/2022 08:00 EDT

Asian Travelers Are Confused By Sustainable Travel: That’s an Industry Problem

From India to Indonesia, Asian travelers are becoming increasingly conscious about sustainable choices — and perplexed by them. The travel industry needs to understand this — and failing to do so might be tantamount to greenwashing in the eyes of consumers. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 1 place · 08/17/2022 06:35 EDT

Hotel Design Firms: 15 Top Talents

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at 15 hotel designers leading the way, American’s Airlines’ barrier breaking purchase, and business travel bots. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill and Carley Thornell, Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/17/2022 02:30 EDT

15 Hotel Designers to Watch Now

Talk about eye candy. In our first-ever list of top hotel design firms, we spotlight the interior designs and architectural masterworks that are making hotels more comfortable, sustainable, and breathtaking. -Jason Clampet Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 08/17/2022 02:00 EDT

Frontdesk Plays Its Own Cards in the Shadow of Vacasa and Sonder

Whether it is major online travel agencies selecting focus markets, or under-the-radar property managers like Frontdesk deciding to target second-tier cities, companies always have to strategically pick their spots. Sometimes there can be riches in the hinterlands. -Dennis Schaal Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/16/2022 15:45 EDT

Corp Travel Agencies Reboot Bots in Light of Labor Crisis

There’s a distinct whiff of nostalgia drifting through the swaying palm trees in San Diego, as corporate travel agencies plug chatbots at the Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention. -Matthew Parsons Read more ›

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Skift @ Skift · 08/16/2022 10:30 EDT

25hours Hotel Seeks to Carve Out a Cultural Soul in Dubai’s Financial Hub

It's not always apparent in the hyper-luxury narrative, but Dubai has a growing creative class. And 25hours is catering to it with a lobby and hotel that feels like a heartbeat in the middle of a financial district in the city. They are first movers for a coming flood of more lifestyle brands seeking a footprint in the city. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill, Skift @ Skift 3 place · 08/16/2022 09:00 EDT

Marriott Elevates Design Lab at New Headquarters in Innovation Push

Management smugness can doom any company to falling behind. So it's reassuring to see hotel giants like Marriott International make innovation efforts and guest feedback more visible and central. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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