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Airlines

Winner Announced in the First Air Pitch Startup Competition, from Skift and the Accenture Amadeus Alliance

If you think the global airline industry is impervious to change but in need of major disruption, you’re not alone. That’s why Skift and the Accenture Amadeus Alliance launched their first Air Pitch Startup Competition to highlight three companies that are bringing innovation to the sector.

Winner Announced in the First Air Pitch Startup Competition, from Skift and the Accenture Amadeus Alliance

Tourism

Video: VisitDallas President and CEO on How Destinations Are Fighting Against Discriminatory Legislation

Phillip Jones, president and CEO of VisitDallas, joined Greg Oates, SkiftX’s editor-at-large, at Skift Global Forum 2018 to discuss the value in banding together with fellow organizations and stakeholders to fight discriminatory legislation.

Video: VisitDallas President and CEO on How Destinations Are Fighting Against Discriminatory Legislation

Hotels

Video: Travelsify Unveils Hotel Brand DNA to Close the Gap Between Brand Personality and Guest Experiences

CEO and co-founder of Travelsify and SkiftX’s editor-at-large sat down at Skift Global Forum 2018 to discuss how hotels can tell better brand stories.

Video: Travelsify Unveils Hotel Brand DNA to Close the Gap Between Brand Personality and Guest Experiences

Meetings

Video: Cvent Talks Challenges for Hotels and the Future of Meeting and Event Tech

Cvent’s senior vice president, hospitality cloud shares what the company is all about and its view of what’s in store for both live meeting inventory and industry tech tools.

Video: Cvent Talks Challenges for Hotels and the Future of Meeting and Event Tech

Tourism

Megatrends Video: Brands Embrace Diversity Message Amid Rising Neo-Nationalism

The latest version of President Trump’s travel ban was recently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, to the disappointment of many in the travel industry. Brands will continue feeling pressured to take a political stand to save their bottom lines.

Megatrends Video: Brands Embrace Diversity Message Amid Rising Neo-Nationalism

Hotels

Video: How Bridgestreet is Reimagining Extended Stay for the Era of the Sharing Economy

Demand for extended stay and alternative accommodation options is on the rise in the business travel sector. But according to Bridgestreet CEO & President Sean Worker, not all extended stay inventory is created equal.

Video: How Bridgestreet is Reimagining Extended Stay for the Era of the Sharing Economy

Online Travel

Video: How Accenture Helps Travel Companies Stay Agile

According to Accenture, a “living business” is a company that marries technology innovation and an agile corporate culture to ensure its relevance amid always changing consumer expectations.

Video: How Accenture Helps Travel Companies Stay Agile

Online Travel

Video: How Travelsify Matches Travel Brand and Customer DNA

The future of brand engagement relies on connecting product attributes and customer preferences on a much deeper level than before. Hospitality and travel is finally catching up with other industries.

Video: How Travelsify Matches Travel Brand and Customer DNA

Airlines

Video: Airline Industry Leaders Talk Digital Fatigue and What it Means for the Passenger Experience

Consumers are starting to realize that the negative effects of our increasing technology usage are very real. Airline industry leaders recently discussed what this means for the experiences they offer.

Video: Airline Industry Leaders Talk Digital Fatigue and What it Means for the Passenger Experience

Hotels

CEO Interview: Chris Cahill of AccorHotels Luxury Brands on the Company’s Custom Approach to Wellness

The luxury traveler of 2018 wants to be healthier, more mindful, and personally enriched. AccorHotels is turning these desires into reality at its luxury properties.

CEO Interview: Chris Cahill of AccorHotels Luxury Brands on the Company’s Custom Approach to Wellness