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Why Planners Are Turning to the World’s Safest Region for Annual Meetings and Incentives
Long-haul destinations have long been prized for their novelty, but they are now equally valued as safe havens from global unrest. Find out how Sydney, a well-known bucket-list destination, is helping to shorten the distance for planners looking to give their attendees the experience of a lifetime in the world’s safest region.
See the Confirmed Speakers for Skift Transatlantic Summit 2026
A government minister, an EU regulator, a member of the European Parliament, and the airline and destination chiefs who move the corridor rarely share a stage. On October 15 in Dublin, they do, and so can you.
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Hyatt Shrinks Its Select-Service Prototypes to Cut Costs
The changes are projected to reduce building costs by approximately 25%. Plus, hotel deal and development news.
Travel + Leisure Taps Wyndham to Take Sports Illustrated Resorts Into Hotels
Wyndham's scale could help a brand that has been slow to get properties built.
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New Industry Community Will Focus on Seasoned Pros
The industry devotes a lot of energy to mentoring the younger generation. APEX Event Network is betting that the most experienced planners need resources to continue their professional development, too.
Caroline Beteta Returns to Brand USA as Interim CEO
The appointment comes as Brand USA President and CEO Fred Dixon prepares to rejoin NYC Tourism + Conventions.
GMH STR Live From GuestyVal: AI, Acquisitions, and What’s Next.
On this special sponsored episode of Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast, Brandreth Canaley and Michael Goldin bring you a compilation of conversations recorded live on the ground at GuestyVal…
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Can AI Source Your Next Meeting Destination?
An industry built on the power of human relationships is confronting machine-produced site recommendations. What if AI gets the answer wrong?
Delta Air Lines Is Building Out Its Own Media Network
While Delta is still in the early stages of building out its own media network, personalization could become a major revenue stream for airlines looking to appeal to more affluent travelers.
Mumbai Airport Plans to Move a Third of Terminal 2’s International Departures. Airlines Are Pushing Back
The safety case for Terminal 1 is credible, but the plan also happens to give Navi Mumbai the international traffic it needs. Whether that's coincidence or design, airlines will keep asking.
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Pan Pacific Announces 10 Southeast Asia Projects for 2027
New builds across six cities and renovations in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Singapore form part of Pan Pacific's Version 2.0 program. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.