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We are thrilled to announce that we will be returning to The Glasshouse in New York City for our 11th annual Skift Global Forum on September 17-19.
Nicole Meyer | 4 months ago
Tourism
U.S. travel and tourism is by no means floudering, but if the country wants even greater international visitor numbers, it needs to follow through with its plan to appoint a dedicated tourism official.
Josh Corder | 6 months ago
Travel Booking
The boon of artificial intelligence isn't a level playing field, and startups looking to stand out from the rush crowd have their work cut out for them.
Selene Brophy | 7 months ago
Hotels
Sheila Johnson - a billionaire you can empathize with - looks back on her journey to become a luxury hotel chief, and how Salamander is guided by the same principles she has followed across all of her businesses.
Josh Corder | 7 months ago
Online Travel
The current investment climate no longer values growth at all costs. That's the reality Hopper, the fast-growing online travel and fintech company, faces as it charts a way forward.
Despite his frustration with the European Commission blocking Booking Holdings' deal with the eTraveli Group, Glenn Fogel maintains his company will still build out its flight business. Watch him address that and more during his recent appearance at Skift Global Forum.
Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago
Hyatt's Mark Hoplamazian said fostering human connections will drive the group's growth. But he said the hotel company has learned from digital innovation, such as how his team applies software development techniques to create brands. Fascinating.
Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi thinks Uber's next phase of growth will come from scaling and product innovation. Hint: Uber Teens and Uber Freight?
Srividya Kalyanaraman | 7 months ago
Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta said a lot on the Skift Global Forum stage. Most notably, he advocated for U.S. lawmakers to compel third-party distributors to display resort fee and other junk fees upfront on a consumer's first search.
Short-Term Rentals
Brian Chesky has big plans for Airbnb, with a vision that essentially reimagines the platform in its next generation. And he plans to be around for at least a couple more decades to see it all through.
Justin Dawes | 7 months ago
