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Podcast: Skift Daily Briefing
Episode: Hotels Vs. Airbnb Experiences, Wyndham's New Ads and Air India Crash in Ahmedabad
Description: An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad to London, leading to suspended airport operations and an ongoing investigation with no confirmed casualties yet. Meanwhile, hotel leaders downplayed threats from Airbnb's expansion into experiences, though experts argue hotels are underestimating the appeal of personalized, seamless offerings. Finally, Wyndham launched its first comprehensive ad campaign to promote its loyalty program and all 25 brands under the unified message “Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way.”
Air India Flight to London Crashes in Ahmedabad
Wyndham's New Ad Blitz: 25 Brands, 1 Message
Hotels Shrug Off Airbnb's Push Into Experien...