Articles tagged “SkiftX Showcase: Hospitality”

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Hotels

Are Millennials the Happiest Timeshare Owners? 

Travel remains a top spending priority among younger travelers. We spoke with two millennial travelers to unpack the benefits of vacation ownership and learn why they consider timeshare the best way to enjoy multiple resort vacations a year.

Are Millennials the Happiest Timeshare Owners? 
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Hotels

Skift India Summit Video: Destination India – Emerging Hospitality Trends

In this video from Skift India Summit 2024, Chris Hartley of Global Hotel Alliance and Anuraag Bhatnagar of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts discuss the potential of the Indian travel market, the unique travel preferences of Indian travelers, and the importance of personalization and recognition in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Skift India Summit Video: Destination India – Emerging Hospitality Trends
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Tourism

Almosafer’s CEO on Navigating the Future of Saudi Tourism

In rewriting its tourism narrative, Saudi Arabia’s shift towards broader offerings, digital integration, and infrastructure improvements signals a forward-looking approach aimed at tapping into new growth avenues within the global travel industry.

Almosafer’s CEO on Navigating the Future of Saudi Tourism
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Online Travel

Q&A: Why Vrbo’s New Brand Campaign Is Spotlighting Trust, Transparency, and Consistency

Do vacation rental travelers prefer consistent experiences over quirky stays? Vrbo is betting they do, with a new brand campaign that aims to outshine the competition by highlighting traditional properties, price transparency, and loyalty rewards.

Q&A: Why Vrbo’s New Brand Campaign Is Spotlighting Trust, Transparency, and Consistency
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Travel Technology

New Report: Evaluating Membership-Based Loyalty Programs

More and more loyalty programs are competing for attention, and not just from travel companies. A new survey from iSeatz offers insights into the travel and lifestyle rewards offered by membership-based organizations.

New Report: Evaluating Membership-Based Loyalty Programs
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Hotels

Q&A: How Hotels Can Leverage AI and Digital Marketing to Win the Direct Booking Race

Rising competition in the hotel bookings landscape is pushing the industry towards the smarter use of technology. Hotels that leverage first-party data to drive AI strategies can win the race against OTAs for guest attention and loyalty.

Q&A: How Hotels Can Leverage AI and Digital Marketing to Win the Direct Booking Race
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Hotels

NEOM Reveals 3 Habitas Hotels at Its New Leyja Destination

NEOM has announced a strategic partnership with hospitality group Our Habitas, introducing three flagship properties at its newly launched valley destination.

NEOM Reveals 3 Habitas Hotels at Its New Leyja Destination

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Q&A: Boutique Palace Hotels Will Be the Next Ultra-Luxury Standard

Authenticity is the new luxury in travel. There’s a growing trend towards cultural exploration in ultra-luxury tourism, placing destinations like Saudi Arabia in the spotlight. For Boutique Group, this means offering guests not just a place to stay — but a chance to immerse themselves in history.

Q&A: Boutique Palace Hotels Will Be the Next Ultra-Luxury Standard
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum East Attendees Share 4 Key Travel Insights

What are the emerging trends and issues shaping the future of travel? We surveyed our Skift Global Forum East audience of more than 600 travel executives to determine what industry leaders think about top-of-mind subjects.

Skift Global Forum East Attendees Share 4 Key Travel Insights
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Hotels

Q&A: Accor Is Upping the Ante on Branded Residences and Mixed-Use Development

In today’s increasingly competitive branded residential market, Accor is banking on the idea that investment partners and home buyers want to align with hotel brands that offer turnkey support at every phase, from planning and design to sales and operations.

Q&A: Accor Is Upping the Ante on Branded Residences and Mixed-Use Development

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