Articles tagged “innovation”

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Partnerships

How Partnerships Power the Travel Economy

As travel rebounds, it's time to reassess what consumers, businesses, and governments need to keep the industry growing sustainably. The ecosystem’s health depends on partnerships that extend across the value chain.

Mastercard + Skift | 2 months ago

How Partnerships Power the Travel Economy

Podcasts

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers

Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers
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Hotels

Why Accor Is Repositioning Pullman to Embrace Blended Travel

Launched in the mid-19th century, Pullman Hotels & Resorts has always been rooted in innovation, culture, and lifestyle. Today, Accor is leaning into this heritage to appeal to blended travelers and power its growth in the premium category.

Accor Group + Skift | 4 months ago

Why Accor Is Repositioning Pullman to Embrace Blended Travel

Travel Technology

A Deep Dive Into Crafting a Data and AI Playbook in Travel

AI is only as good as the data that feeds it and the human ingenuity that drives it. This is not the time to retreat or watch from the sidelines. Travel has a narrow window of opportunity to engage, learn, and invest in data and AI. Teams playing the long game will benefit from the head start and drive innovation for the industry.

Vivek Bhogaraju , Skift | 5 months ago

A Deep Dive Into Crafting a Data and AI Playbook in Travel
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Podcasts

Introducing the New Season of Skift Travel Spotlight Podcast

Saudi Arabia’s tourism plans are nothing if not bold. In the latest season of this limited-series podcast, Skift explores how innovative ideas in design, experience, and sustainability are shaping the Kingdom’s development.

Saudi Tourism Authority + Skift | 5 months ago

Introducing the New Season of Skift Travel Spotlight Podcast
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Podcasts

Elevating Hospitality Through Innovative Design

In the first dispatch of the Skift Travel Spotlight podcast from ITB Berlin, Skift speaks with Boutique Group about the role innovative design plays in developing Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector.

Saudi Tourism Authority + Skift | 7 months ago

Elevating Hospitality Through Innovative Design

Travel Technology

Airbnb, Uber, Hilton: How Travel CEOs Think About AI

There's been a lot of buzz about AI in travel, so we're going to ask CEOs about it on stage for everyone to see.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Airbnb, Uber, Hilton: How Travel CEOs Think About AI

News Blog

IDEAS: Ocean Builders Looks to the Future with Floating SeaPods

Panama based Ocean Builders is building overwater floating pod homes with the mission to develop technology that makes oceans into an 'eco-sustainable paradise.' Credit: Ocean Builders Each SeaPod Eco has 360° panoramic windows with ocean views and plenty of natural light. The structure is supported by an underwater network of air-filled steel tubes, and using…

Becca Smith | 1 year ago

Airlines

Why United Airlines Is Leading Investments in Renewable Fuel Startups

Industry investment is an early step toward massive funding needed to develop sustainable aviation fuel — and funding is just one piece of the complicated puzzle that is adoption of that product. There’s a long way to go.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Why United Airlines Is Leading Investments in Renewable Fuel Startups

Tourism

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

We're back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality, with an emphasis on craft and touch amidst a hyped-up business cycle for luxury. Here are a few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip in the first half of 2023.

Colin Nagy | 1 year ago

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition