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Open Letter

📊 High-profile leaders featured include Alexandre Lebrun, CEO of Nabla; André Martins, VP of AI Research at Unbabel; Aureliusz Górski, Founder & CEO of CampusAI; Börje Ekholm, President & CEO of Ericsson; Benedict Macon-Cooney, Chief Policy Strategist at Tony Blair Institute; and Daniel Ek, Founder and CEO of Spotify, among others, representing fields like AI, technology, policy, and commerce. These individuals hold pivotal roles at their respective organizations, influencing tech and AI sectors.
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Yes, there are too many hotel brands. Who cares. – HOTELSMag.com

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation owns both Park Hyatt and Thompson Hotels. Procter & Gamble owns 80 brands including Gain detergent, Tide, and Ariel. The lodging industry often grapples with the question of whether there are too many hotel brands, though companies like Accor boast more than 50. Dr. Chekitan S. Dev from Cornell University highlights the importance of brand differentiation, suggesting the best brands cater specifically to their niche audience.
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DIAMO | Revenue Management & Marketing Software

🏠 DIAMO helps increase property revenues by 35% while decreasing Online Travel Agency (OTA) commissions by promoting 70% direct bookings. They offer an AI-powered dynamic pricing system and manage digital marketing strategies, allowing property owners to focus on broader operational aspects. DIAMO supports a range of hospitality establishments worldwide, including independent hotels, B&Bs, and hotel groups. Their expertise has led to significant gross revenue increases for clients: +517% in Colorado (22 rooms), +170% in Massachusetts (14 rooms), +126% in Michigan (42 rooms), and +116% in California (14 rooms).
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Flight shame is dead

🌍 Post-Covid travel surge strains environment, as European airports hit pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels in the first half of 2024, with tourism accounting for about 8% of global emissions. Sector's efforts include solar panels on hotels, electric car rentals, and plant-based restaurant menus to cut emissions. Air travel emissions remain high due to tech limits, challenging the International Energy Agency's 2050 net-zero goal. Solutions focus on clean tech deployment and demand management, with studies from Sweden and the Netherlands emphasizing reduced air travel.
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