4 Digital Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top digital trends. For all of our trends roundups, go here.

>> Consumers willing to trade data for smarter travel planning: Global Travelers Willing to Trade Privacy for Smarter Transit Tools

>> How Priceline won OpenTable and started an acquisition trend: The Story Behind OpenTable’s Tangled Courtship of Priceline

>> Our travel tools are become smarter and smaller: The One Chart That Explains Everything About Digital Evolution Of Travel

>> Travel apps have to improve the user experience: Mainstream Travel Apps Still Have Long Way To Go On User Engagement

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Hotels

How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.

Onyx CenterSource + Skift | 7 days ago

Samhi Hotels Is Looking to Double Its Upscale Portfolio

Samhi Hotels is growing its upscale inventory to capitalize on the strong demand in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. But a lot of that growth is dependent on sustained demand for business travel.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 hours ago

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Online Travel

Tripadvisor Fires More Than 150 Employees and Contractors: Scoop

It's another downsizing at Tripadvisor as it gets ready to acquire its controlling shareholder and make some moves.

Dennis Schaal | 6 hours ago

ceo of marriott greets hotel workers who are wearing uniforms

Hotels

Marriott CEO: We Want '100% of Your Travel Wallet' — Exclusive Interview

Marriott boss Anthony Capuano outlined his vision to transform the company from a traditional hotel group into an all-encompassing travel enterprise. This change will demand the company be fast and nimble, such as by streamlining decision-making.

Sean O'Neill | 6 hours ago

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Short-Term Rentals

Hedge Fund’s Bid For Vacasa Is Higher Than Casago’s

Should Vacasa opt for a superior bid from a hedge fund at the risk of seeing the company getting dismantled? Or should Vacasa stick with a strategic buyer? Meanwhile, other bids could potentially come in.

Dennis Schaal | 12 hours ago

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4 Digital Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

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How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

Samhi Hotels Is Looking to Double Its Upscale Portfolio

Tripadvisor Fires More Than 150 Employees and Contractors: Scoop

Marriott CEO: We Want '100% of Your Travel Wallet' — Exclusive Interview

Hedge Fund’s Bid For Vacasa Is Higher Than Casago’s

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4 Digital Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

Up Next

How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

Samhi Hotels Is Looking to Double Its Upscale Portfolio

Tripadvisor Fires More Than 150 Employees and Contractors: Scoop

Marriott CEO: We Want '100% of Your Travel Wallet' — Exclusive Interview

Hedge Fund’s Bid For Vacasa Is Higher Than Casago’s

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