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Updated 5 Sep · 10:31
SkiftInvestment

Blackstone Plans $7 Billion IPO of Spanish Resort Owner Hotel Investment Partners: Report

After nearly two years of weighing a sale, the private equity giant is reportedly steering the Barcelona-based owner of hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean…

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SkiftTechnology

A Viral AI Bot Just Showed Travel What Frictionless Actually Means

Instinct, a freshman AI assistant that has Silicon Valley buzzing, can book and rebook trips from a text thread. Key lesson for travel: Talking about…

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

The New Travel Loyalty Leaders Aren’t Hotels or Airlines — They’re Banks

Travel companies have spent years worrying about losing customers to online travel agencies. The bigger threat was already in the wallet.

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

Air India & IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils new loyalty partnership - Travel Trends Today

Air India & IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils new loyalty partnership  Travel Trends Today

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

Fake AI Hotel Videos Are Coming for Travel

Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down two travel distribution stories that are really about trust.

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

Spain Outpaces France as Autumn Tourism Boom Redefines European Travel Trends in 2026 - Nomad Lawyer

Spain Outpaces France as Autumn Tourism Boom Redefines European Travel Trends in 2026  Nomad Lawyer

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