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Skift Meetings

San Antonio Is Big on Events, and There’s Plenty More To Come

6 hours ago

Hotels

U.S. Hotel Performance Split: Luxury Hotels Rise as Low-End Brands Slump

Today's economic pressures are impacting consumers differently across income levels.

Sean O'Neill | 6 hours ago

Skift Meetings

AI-Powered Venue Booking Is Here

AI-powered startup Nowadays features a virtual assistant that can communicate, negotiate and book event venues, all via email. 

6 hours ago

Travel Technology

IHG’s Chief Tech Officer Shares ‘Missteps’ and Lessons Learned

There were dozens of people waiting in line to speak with Dan Blanchard after his hour-long HITEC presentation, half of which was an audience Q&A. He has learned a lot over his four years as chief tech officer for IHG, and people were clearly interested in hearing about it.

Justin Dawes | 9 hours ago

Cruises

Carnival Reports Record Cruise Bookings for 2025

Carnival is riding a global wave of consumer interest in cruise experiences. The company doesn't see any signs of a slowdown.

Dawit Habtemariam | 10 hours ago

Airlines

Where Are the Women in Aviation? Skift Travel Podcast

Women have struggled to occupy leadership roles in the aviation industry, and we discuss the reasons why and what airlines are doing to reverse the gender gap in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

Rashaad Jorden | 10 hours ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Says it Can’t Afford New Eco Laws. It’s Adding Up to €72 to Airfares

Most short-haul passengers will pay just a few extra euro, but the priciest tickets will see an added fee of up to €72

Gordon Smith | 11 hours ago

Skift Meetings

What You Can Win From This Year’s Skift Meetings Awards

As we prepare to close the submission window for 2024 Skift Meetings Awards, we take a look at the incredible prize package you could be taking home - and trust us, it’s worth the entry cost.

11 hours ago

Tourism

Visit Oslo’s Ironic New Ad Goes Viral Asking: ‘Is it Even a City?’

Oslo doesn't take the typical smiling local approach in its new tourism ad. It instead uses dry Nordic humor to promote Oslo's unique appeal.

Dawit Habtemariam | 13 hours ago

Skift Meetings

Creating Genuine Human Connections

Robyn Duda, co-founder and CEO of RacquetX, discusses creating connections, promoting diversity, and launching a unique sporting event.

13 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

Is Airbnb Doing Enough to Ban Hate Groups? Airbnb Responds to Whistleblower Claims

The issue of rooting out members of violent groups from Airbnb and other online platforms — and hotels — is as relevant today as when Airbnb adopted its policy in 2018.

Dennis Schaal | 13 hours ago