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Marriott Starts to Lay Off Corporate Employees

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:35:29 +0000

Skift Take: Now that Marriott International has doubled in size over a decade, it saw an opportunity to rethink its organization and restructure for efficiency.
— Sean O'Neill

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AI Could Be an ‘Existential Threat’ to DMOs. How Some Are Getting Ahead of the Curve

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:10:42 +0000

Skift Take: Despite initial pushback from DMOs on adopting generative AI, leaders in the sector say it's imperative to move forward.
— Justin Dawes

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Generation Next: Middle East and North Africa’s Rising Female Travel Leaders

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:03:14 +0000

Skift Take: Skift is honored to present the latest installment of our Generation Next series – this time dedicated to spotlighting remarkable women leaders shaping travel in the Middle East and North Africa
— Sarah Kopit

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Indian Arrivals to the U.S. Surge Past 2023 Levels

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:04:49 +0000

Skift Take: The U.S. has made progress at issuing visas and attracting these high-spending tourists.
— Bulbul Dhawan

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New Report: 3 Travel Loyalty Strategies for 2025

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Skift Take: A new trend report offers actionable strategies to help travel brands do more than increase membership numbers, empowering them to create differentiated programs that will inspire lifetime loyal customers.
— Rocket Travel by Agoda

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Wyndham and Lafayette Square Unveil $100 Million Fund for Diverse Hotel Owners

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:44:44 +0000

Skift Take: To expand the pool of hotel owners, it's not enough to provide access to capital. So in a pragmatic move, Wyndham is also providing a kind of support system (think mentorship in operations expertise and facilities management).
— Sean O'Neill

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Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Skift — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Skift Take: Last year, India was the fifth-largest source market for Singapore. In 2024, India became second-largest overseas source market for the U.S. and third-largest source for Singapore, showing big gains in short-haul as well as long-haul destinations.
— Bulbul Dhawan

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5 Takeaways From the Skift Aviation Forum

Skift — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:03:06 +0000

Skift Take: This week’s Skift Aviation Forum was full of intriguing discussions about the current state of the global airline industry and where it’s headed.
— Rashaad Jorden

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Yatra Focuses on Corporate Travel as Consumer Business Faces Competition

Skift — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:37:00 +0000

Skift Take: As Yatra looks at ways to workaround competition in its consumer business, the company is continuing to scale its corporate travel segment to drive profitability.
— Bulbul Dhawan

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Viceroy Bets on Experiences in Overhaul of Luxury Hotel Brand

Skift — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Skift Take: Viceroy, a collection of hotels and resorts, has rebranded. It now promises to curate luxury experiences that will be consistently top-tier and locally immersive, from Portuguese beekeeping to glassblowing in Los Cabos.
— Sean O'Neill

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