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Updated 23 Sep · 10:49
SkiftBrands

How Travel Brands Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust Creators

Travel brands are letting go of the curated campaigns and heavily produced videos in favor of giving more creative control to creators.

HOSPITALITY AHEAD TAKEThe key question is whether this strengthens brand clarity and owner value.
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SkiftTechnology

Sponsored Listings Are Spreading Across Online Travel — Just as AI Agents Threaten to Ignore Them

Sponsored listings could be significantly disrupted — or they will evolve to account for AI agents.

HOSPITALITY AHEAD TAKEThe real test will be measurable value for guests, teams and owners.
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Hospitality ONInvestment

Banyan Group Acquires Majority Stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves

Announced on September 17, 2026, Banyan Group's acquisition of a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves marks a new step in the African expansion…

HOSPITALITY AHEAD TAKEWatch what this could mean for owners, returns and future development decisions.
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SkiftBrands

Why Brand USA Can’t Market the NFL

Destinations can capitalize on hosting a Super Bowl, World Cup, or Olympics — but DMOs are often constrained to marketing around the event, not through…

HOSPITALITY AHEAD TAKEThe key question is whether this strengthens brand clarity and owner value.
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SkiftBrands

That Creator Video Went Viral, the Booking Came Later: How Brands Measure Impact

The path from online inspiration to booking isn’t linear. Travel brands say measurement is all about "incrementality."

HOSPITALITY AHEAD TAKEThe key question is whether this strengthens brand clarity and owner value.
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Condé Nast TravellerIndustry

6 best hotels in Krabi, Thailand 2026 for lush beaches and easy island hopping

Where Thailand's laid-back feel meets some of the best places to stay in the country

HOSPITALITY AHEAD TAKEIts importance lies in the wider signal it sends about hospitality demand and strategy.
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