Hotels Still Face Wide Gap Between Job Growth and Openings
Although hotels recorded job growth in September, the tepid increase served as further validation of the industry's pessimism about solving its labor shortage anytime soon.
Rashaad Jorden is Skift’s Associate Editor/Archivist. He often delves into topics that readers turn to Ask Skift, our AI answer engine, for information. Before finding his way to Skift, he bounced around the U.S., France, Japan and UK. He greatly misses the all-you-can-eat vegetarian curry at his favorite restaurant in Japan. He is also adept at running half-marathons and, despite living in New Jersey, rues the fact he doesn’t spend enough time on the Jersey Shore.
Hotel Rates Projected to Jump in 2023 Due to Rising Meetings Demand
Surging hotel rates are poised to make planning business trips even harder for corporate travel managers already dealing with decreased travel budgets.
Hotels Raise the Bar on Mocktails With Eye on Health-Conscious Travelers
Hotel brands increasingly showcasing non-alcoholic drinks is a major shift considering hotels have long viewed alcohol as a significant revenue producer. But the growing emphasis on healthier travel has steered them toward a major opportunity to increase profits.
Full Video: Marriott International CEO at Skift Global Forum 2022
Although Marriott's Anthony Capuano is adamant that the world's largest hotel company won't rest on its laurels, watch him explain why a major merger and acquisition deal isn't on the horizon for Marriott.
Qatar Requires World Cup Visitors to Produce Negative Covid Test Upon Arrival
Fans attending soccer's World Cup in Qatar this November and December must show proof of a negative Covid test upon arriving in the country, event organizers said on Thursday.
Faroe Islands’ National Gallery Becomes the First to Launch Artificial Intelligence Exhibit
The National Gallery of the Faroe Islands launched an exhibition this week containing 40 images of the archipelago developed by artificial intelligence program Midjourney, becoming the first national gallery to…
Macau Announces November Return of Mainland China Tour Groups
Macau plans to reopen to tour groups from Mainland China in November, the city's government announced on Saturday.
Travel Planning and Booking Platform TrovaTrip Raises $15 Million
TrovaTrip, a Portland, Oregon-based startup that connects social media content creators and travelers, has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by the Madrona Venture Group.
Return of Music Festivals Boosts Tourism Recovery
Music lovers have returned to festivals with a vengeance, but they've also become pickier and more environmentally conscious. So tourism authorities have to adapt to their new priorities.
Hopper Rides Rise of Fintech Projects to Major Growth
Hopper's strategy to focus on fintech has it well-positioned to take advantage of the growing appetite for products that make trip planning less stressful.