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Articles tagged “sgf2024”

Online Travel

10 Things We Learned at the Skift Global Forum

Executives speaking at this year's Skift Global Forum offered no shortage of opinions about the current state and future of the travel industry, and here are some of the most noteworthy comments.

Lex Haris, Sean O'Neill, Meghna Maharishi, Rashaad Jorden, Dawit Habtemariam, Justin Dawes, Skift | 3 weeks ago

10 Things We Learned at the Skift Global Forum

Experiences

Where Certares Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services.

Justin Dawes, Skift | 3 weeks ago

Where Certares Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

Tourism

MGM Shares Plans for Dubai Sphere, ‘Equally Compelling as Las Vegas Sphere’

MGM Resorts is building its own "Dubai Sphere." Though not linked to the Las Vegas Sphere, the hotelier says it will be just as exciting.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

MGM Shares Plans for Dubai Sphere, ‘Equally Compelling as Las Vegas Sphere’

Hotels

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

MGM Resorts Has Applied for a Casino License in Abu Dhabi

Online Travel

New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools

Some parts of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

New Expedia CEO: Building Vrbo, Loyalty, and AI Tools

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s Future: Not Just Short-Term Rentals, Not Just Travel

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Airbnb’s Future: Not Just Short-Term Rentals, Not Just Travel

Hotels

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests.

Josh Corder | 3 weeks ago

The Future of Marriott? Experiences and Loyalty, Says CEO

Hotels

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Wyndham's CEO says its tech investment is paying off. Other travel brands need to up their game.

Christiana Sciaudone, Skift | 3 weeks ago

Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time

Experiences

Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling 

The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it.

Christiana Sciaudone, Skift | 3 weeks ago

Challenges in Capturing Growth in Experiences: Taylor Swift, AI, Scaling 

Airlines

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at the Skift Global Forum Wednesday he was "100% confident" that at least one airport would be under the program in 2025.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025