Marriott's new AI tools: How they work - and how they don't - Skift tested the new AI tools designed to assist users in searching for vacation rentals within the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy brand.

Apr 9, 2024 • Hospitality

Travel set to break all records in 2024 - The World Travel & Tourism Council is projecting a record-breaking year for 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion.

Apr 9, 2024 • Travel

The future of hotel distribution - Hotels are responding to the growing OTA dominance with a creative, multi-channel distribution strategy to attract customers cost-effectively.

Apr 9, 2024 • Hospitality

IATA reports passenger demand up - In February, global air transport saw a 21.5% increase in passenger demand compared to the previous year, according to IATA data.

Apr 9, 2024 • Travel

Simple yet effective ideas to enhance the hotel guest experience - Today’s traveler prioritizes value-driven experiences over traditional accommodations.

Apr 9, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com supervised for a year due to multiple data leaks - The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) had the OTA under tightened supervision due to delayed reporting of data breaches.

Apr 4, 2024 • Hospitality

How AI is already shaping hospitality - Conversations about AI often leave more questions than answers, yet it's undeniable: AI is already shaping hospitality.

Apr 4, 2024 • Hospitality

Why AI search engines can’t kill Google - The AI search tools are getting better - but they don’t yet understand what a search engine really is and how we really use them.

Apr 4, 2024 • Marketing