Latest Skift Event Updates
Brad Gerstner, CEO of Altimeter Capital, to Speak at Skift Global Forum this September
Brad Gerstner has long touted that AI will be bigger than the Internet itself. As the CEO of Altimeter Capital, a life-cycle technology investment firm based in Silicon Valley that manages public and private portfolios, Brad has had a front row seat for many of the big shifts across technology for the last 25 years,…Introducing Skift Ideas: A Content Platform for Creative and Forward-Thinking Innovations
As 2023 began, Skift declared it the most creative era in global travel. Today, as look ahead to this year’s Skift IDEA Awards, the most prestigious innovation awards in global travel recognizing excellence in innovation, design, experience, sustainability, and automation, we’re thrilled to launch a editorial hub to highlight the most avant-garde projects and trends across…Skift IDEA Awards Enters Final Deadline Phase
As we continue to accept applications for the fifth edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, we are looking forward to recognizing the individuals, teams and organizations who are helping to shape the future of travel. The final deadline for submissions has been extended to June 20, 2023, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate your achievements.…New Speaker Announced: Booking Holdings CEO and President Glenn Fogel
Never short on perspectives into the shifts happening across online travel, customer behaviors, and the trends ahead for what he has called “one of the most incredibly competitive industries in the world,” we are looking forward to welcoming Booking Holdings CEO and President Glenn Fogel to this Global Forum stage this September. In addition the…New Speaker: Jesse Stein, Global Head of Real Estate, Airbnb
Thrilled to have Jesse join the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit speaker lineup. Jesse is Airbnb’s Global Head of Real Estate. He joined Airbnb from KHP Capital, a real estate private equity firm focused on investments in boutique and independent hotels. He has deep expertise in sourcing and executing development projects including hotel, timeshare, residential, and…Speaker Announced: Jason Fudin, CEO + Co-Founder, Placemakr
Excited to announce Jason Fudin as a speaker for the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit. Jason is the CEO and Co-founder of the hospitality living platform, Placemakr. He is a well-respected entrepreneur in the industries of real estate, hospitality, travel, and business. Before co-founding Placemakr, Jason was the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Vornado Realty…Salamander Hotels & Resorts Founder and CEO, Sheila Johnson, Added to SGF Lineup
We are thrilled to welcome Sheila Johnson, Founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, to this Skift Global Forum stage this September. Johnson, a cofounder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), sold the cable station to Viacom for $3 billion and also holds stakes in three Washington, D.C., professional sports teams NBA Wizards, WNBA Mystics, and…Inaugural Skift Meetings Forum to Take Place During Global Forum
An “event-within-an-event,” the Skift Meetings Forum will be co-located with the Skift Global Forum (SGF) at the North Javits in New York City, renowned for its provocative discussions with business and hospitality leaders. The Skift Meetings Forum, held on September 27, the afternoon of the opening day of SGF, is designed to forward the conversation among industry…Why Entering Award Programmes Should be on Your Itinerary!
Are you looking for ways to take your business to the next level? Have you ever considered entering an award programme? This may sound like a daunting task, but trust us, the benefits can be huge. First off, entering an award programme can help increase your brand recognition. Winning or being shortlisted for an award…New Speaker: Eric Bergaglia, Senior Director – Global Head of Accommodations Segments, Booking.com
As the global head of Booking.com’s homes and apartments business, Eric leads one of the fastest growing segments for the company. Focused on tailoring the Booking.com experience for partners that offer these types of unique, local stays and customers who want to book and enjoy them, Bergaglia and his team support properties in 228 countries…
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