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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 1 place · 11/22/2024 10:20 EDT

What’s Next for Airbnb – Skift Travel Podcast

Airbnb is eager to branch out into other sectors of the travel, and we discuss its plans in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as the challenges it faces. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 14:11 EDT

The Fight Over Airport Facial Recognition: Senators Clash With U.S. Travel

Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 10:42 EDT

Is Air India’s A350 Dubai Debut a Warning Shot to Emirates?

By bringing its new flagship plane to Dubai, Air India is making a statement of intent about its global ambitions.  -Gordon Smith Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 10:00 EDT

Fresh Leadership Steers onefinestay Into a New Era of Hospitality

With fresh leadership at the helm, luxury short-term rental company onefinestay is leveraging Accor's brand strength to solidify its market position in key destinations. -onefinestay Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 07:03 EDT

Minor Hotels’ India Roadmap: From 1 to 50 Properties in 10 Years

There’s nothing small scale about Minor Hotel’s ambitions for India as it plans to conquer the country's hospitality scene, one grand property at a time. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/02/2024 07:00 EDT

Guesty, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Acquires Rentals United

The short-term rental space if fragmented to the hilt. We'll probably see more channel managers like Rentals United consolidating or seeing their businesses dry up. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 02:00 EDT

Tech Company Travelsoft Buys 90-Year-Old Travel Publication L’Echo. CEO Explains Why

It's not every day that a travel tech company buys a media and events business, but the tech CEO said the deal is part of a long-term strategy. -Justin Dawes Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/02/2024 01:35 EDT

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Reveals Its Big Plans

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new product, Marriott's new take on U.S. domestic travel demand, and new opinions on the cost of Vision 2030. -Rashaad Jorden Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 17:20 EDT

MGM Resorts Sees Gains From New Marriott Loyalty Tie-up

MGM Resorts is riding high after a record-breaking first quarter. CEO Bill Hornbuckle's bold bet on a Marriott partnership and on expansion in China and Japan appear to be paying off in spades. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 16:30 EDT

Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers. -Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 16:22 EDT

How Housekeeper Concerns Drive Hotel May Day Rallies

Housekeepers are one of the key figures in Wednesday’s May Day rallies. While hotel wages have gone up, unions say that overworking is still an issue. -Elizabeth Casolo Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 15:30 EDT

Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.” -Lex Haris Read more

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Skift @ Skift 3 place · 05/01/2024 14:30 EDT

Airbnb Dives Into Pop Culture With New Home and Experiences Category Called ‘Icons’

Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 14:09 EDT

Trivago Pulls Marketing Investments out of Latin America After Brand Campaign Letdown

Less localization is the tradeoff that Trivago is seemingly willing to live with as it uses AI to avoid having to pay TV pitch people in each of its markets. -Dennis Schaal Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 14:00 EDT

Norwegian Cruise CFO Dismisses Talk of a Slowdown: ‘We Are Not Seeing’ It

Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025. -Dawit Habtemariam Read more

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Meghna Maharishi and Liz Casolo, Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 13:52 EDT

FAA Reauthorization: Key Takeaways From the 1,069-Page Bill

The Senate is slated to vote Wednesday afternoon on a massive FAA reauthorization bill that contains provisions on everything from refunds to near collisions on the runway. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 12:06 EDT

Marriott: U.S. Market Is Cooling Amid Global Hotel Boom

Marriott execs cited a "normalization" in domestic U.S. vacation bookings, a potential warning sign for the post-pandemic travel frenzy. Still, with a strong dollar sending Americans overseas and a loyalty program topping 203 million members, Marriott seems well-positioned for a profitable year worldwide. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 11:06 EDT

Will Automatic Refunds For Flights Stay Automatic? Congress Bill Raises Questions

One line buried in the new bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill makes it unclear if the Biden administration can enforce automatic refunds for airlines. -Meghna Maharishi Read more

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Skift @ Skift · 05/01/2024 09:30 EDT

Crafting Personalized Travel Experiences

Innovation requires more than just technology. In this episode of Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, Trip.com discusses how it approaches innovation and why collaboration is key. -Saudi Tourism Authority Read more

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Skift @ Skift 2 place · 05/01/2024 08:00 EDT

Hyatt to Add Pelotons at 800 Hotels – and Give Loyalty Points For Workouts

Hilton has been stepping up its focus on guest wellness. Expect the offer of loyalty points in exchange for guests completing workouts to catch on in the sector. -Sean O'Neill Read more

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