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Skift Global Forum has played a crucial role in shaping the travel industry over the last decade, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Booking's Smart Flex product is essentially another example of so-called fintech products that are making the travel industry more creative in solving problems for consumers and suppliers.

Airbnb plans to scale up worldwide a U.S. partnership with landlords who let their tenants host guests at their apartments. The multi-family market represents a mostly untapped greenfield for Airbnb. And vice versa.

Marriott sees Homes & Villas as a key part of keeping its customers happy to grow its loyalty market share, as opposed to dominating the short-term rental market.

We are delighted to announce the fourth-annual Skift Aviation Forum, taking place on November 1 in Fort Worth, Texas, where key aeronautics stakeholders will gather to explore groundbreaking ideas, share insights, and unlock the potential of this dynamic sector.

We continue to add new speakers to Skift Short-Term Rental conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Airbnb, Vacasa, AirDNA, and Travel + Leisure Co. It’s a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss.

People keep coming back to Skift Global Forum because of its reputation for delivering high-quality content, its focus on innovation and disruption, its networking opportunities, and its exceptional organization and execution.

We are honored to have Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta join us for a fireside chat on opening night of Skift Global Forum 2023, helping to kick off our 10th annual Global Forum. Never one to hold back, this will be a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Airport hotels can become lively attractions in their own right. Hotels can sell five-hour stays as easily as 24-hour stays. Not every hotel has to be sold via online travel agencies, MCR Hotels CEO Tyler Morse said.

Accor is focused on setting itself apart by offering more than just a place to stay. Jean-Jacques Morin, a top Accor executive, discussed that and more at the Skift Future of Lodging Forum.