Articles tagged “skift global forum”

Neil Jacobs stepped away from operations but not from hospitality. With Wild Origins, he’s helping brands scale with purpose and avoid the pitfalls he’s seen before.

AOL co-founder Steve Case says his new Waldorf Astoria resort reflects more than just a real estate play. His hope is that the future of high-end tourism lies in community connections rather than resorts that are literally walled gardens.

Exclusive Resorts is taking control of OneFineStay, which offers hand-picked luxury homes and personalized concierge services. That represents a strategic expansion of both brands' reach in the affluent traveler segment.

Want to attend the most talked-about event in travel, but need leadership sign-off first? We’ve got your back with tips, tools, and the business case to get a “yes.”

Skift Global Forum returns to New York City on September 16–18 for its 12th year as the travel industry’s premier annual event, bringing together top leaders and innovators from around the world to chart the future of global travel.

Chris Hartley and Kristi Gole of Global Hotel Alliance took the stage at Skift Global Forum to discuss how collaborating with other independent hotels increases small brands’ access to customers, technology solutions, and loyalty benefits, all without sacrificing their individuality.

Careful planning is required to balance a surge in heritage tourism with the delicate responsibility of protecting the historic sites that hold so much appeal. At this year’s Skift Global Forum, Melanie de Souza of the Royal Commission for AlUla discussed the region’s blueprint for sustainable heritage travel in the modern age.

MGM Resorts is thinking more broadly: It is leveraging entertainment and sports while also developing resorts outside of Las Vegas.

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

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.