Ryanair Spars with Musk, Google Rethinks Travel Search, Outsite Wins PE Backing
JAN 22, 20264 MIN
Ryanair Spars with Musk, Google Rethinks Travel Search, Outsite Wins PE Backing
JAN 22, 20264 MIN
Description
Ryanair turns a public spat with Elon Musk into a masterclass in attention economics, Google offers blunt advice to travel brands navigating AI-driven discovery, and Outsite secures private equity backing for its “social extended stays” model.
On today’s Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down how controversy is becoming a low-cost marketing strategy, why visuals and reviews now matter more than generic keywords, and how hospitality is packaging belonging as a scalable product — without blowing up the balance sheet.
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Articles Referenced:
Ryanair Turns Elon Musk Feud Into (Yet More) Free Marketing
Google’s Advice for Travel Brands: Forget Generic Keywords, AI Can Read Your Photos
Outsite Lands Private Equity Backing for ‘Social Extended Stays’ – Exclusive
Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG
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