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2019 Innovators in Hospitality and Travel: Summer Edition

Here are some of the most inspiring innovations in design, service, and guest experience in hospitality and travel. The more the industry can cross-pollinate, learn from others, and experiment, the better it will be.

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Executive Q&A: Why Hospitality Leads the Future of Design
Sponsored by Accor Group

There has been a fair amount of industry discussion about how the leading travel and hospitality brands are thinking about design today. But how should the industry evolve to be prepared for future shifts? Why does design matter at all, and why should it matter for travel and hospitality?

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Oyo Is Betting U.S. Strategy on Aggressive Dynamic Pricing

Oyo's dynamic pricing strategy could turn out to be a bit of a double-edged sword in the U.S., where the company faces greater competition. On one hand occupancy is sure to go up for many of its hotel partners, but if a majority of rooms are booked last-minute at incredibly low prices, hotel managers can start enduring some losses.

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Demand for Iran Tours Rising Despite U.S. Falloff

As antagonism intensifies between the Trump Administration and Iran, some American tourists are rethinking plans to visit the country. Barring the start of military activity, tour operators say Iran is a safe and hospitable destination even for U.S. visitors.

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Southwest Air’s Paint Guru Keeps 750 Airplanes Looking Sharp

Peeling paint is a fact of life at an airline. But most carriers try their best to keep aircraft looking sharp. They view an airplane's livery as free advertising. That's why jobs like Corey Culbertson's are so important.

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Offer Ends Today: Skift Global Forum 2019 Early Bird Tickets

Our Early Bird rate is selling out fast and ends today, so don't miss the chance to save $900 OFF your ticket to our biggest and most diverse event, Skift Global Forum 2019.

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Are You Overlooking a $220 Billion Market?

The global Muslim travel market, which will soon be worth more than $200 billion, is fast becoming an ever more attractive sector, especially for travel technology players. Here's why.

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What the Western Media Gets Wrong About Sri Lanka Tourism

The Western media jumped on a 57 percent drop in arrivals to Sri Lanka in June. That's only half the story and one that could cause consumers to postpone visits. The destination is actually on the mend.

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New Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Begins Putting His Imprint on Air France

Insiders sometimes privately ask if Ben Smith will be a short-timer at Air France-KLM. He is trying to bring big change to a company plagued by inertia. But change is happening. Let's see if Smith will have traction.

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