Articles tagged “sgf2024”

Experiences

GetYourGuide, Klook, and Viator Executives at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Full Video

Consumers are increasingly interested in experiences. Three executives discuss how they think about the sector and how to attract new customers.

GetYourGuide, Klook, and Viator Executives at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Full Video

Hotels

Wyndham CEO on Growth Drivers and M&A Criteria: Full Video

Geoff Ballotti's comments suggested Wyndham is doubling down on its core economy positioning while selectively moving upscale through targeted acquisitions.

Wyndham CEO on Growth Drivers and M&A Criteria: Full Video

Hotels

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano: Loyalty, Luxury, and Hotel Tech — Full Video, Skift Global Forum 2024

Marriott International president and CEO Anthony Capuano spoke at the Skift Global Forum in New York City about the hospitality sector's current state and future direction through the lens of the world's largest hotelier.

Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano: Loyalty, Luxury, and Hotel Tech — Full Video, Skift Global Forum 2024
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Luxury

Skift Global Forum Video:  Rethinking the Luxury Hotel for a New Era

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2024, Daniel Hostettler of Boca Raton discusses the transformation of luxury hospitality, highlighting the shift towards personalized experiences, the integration of technology to enhance guest interactions, and the strategic rebranding efforts of the Boca Raton resort.

Skift Global Forum Video:  Rethinking the Luxury Hotel for a New Era
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Experiences

Skift Global Forum Video: The Evolving Role of Experiences in Travel

In this video from Skift Global Forum, executives from Peek, TUI Musement, and McKinsey & Company broke down significant shifts in traveler behavior driving the boom in the experiences sector.

Skift Global Forum Video: The Evolving Role of Experiences in Travel

Podcasts

Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Travel industry leaders spoke at the recent Skift Global Forum. Here are the highlights.

Big Impact Conversations from Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Podcasts

Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Expedia Group believes its tech migration has been a success, and that other innovations could boost business. CEO Ariane Gorin touched on those topics and more at the recent Skift Global Forum.

Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin at Skift Global Forum 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Online Travel

Tripadvisor CEO on Company’s Evolution From Advertising to a Booking Model

Tripadvisor's challenge is that it is no big deal these days to see a static image of someone who wrote a hotel or experiences review. Many people are accustomed to scrolling TikTok instead.

Tripadvisor CEO on Company’s Evolution From Advertising to a Booking Model

Startups

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘I Never Called it Founder Mode’

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: ‘I Never Called it Founder Mode’

Tourism

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas

The idea of starting with the community rather than tourist demand is an unusual strategy and will be tough to repeat elsewhere. But there's a lot of potential.

How to Fix Travel? The Founder of this Michelin-Rated Inn Has Ideas