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Monday, April 23, 2018

Marriott's Micro-Brand + Tours and Activities Bonanza + Alaska Follows Basic Economy Pack

April 24, 2018

Editor's Note

One of the many unique advantages of Skift as a media company is having a research division in house. There's no better example of how this delivers value to you, the reader, than the story today by senior research analyst Seth Borko about the recent spate of dealmaking in the tours and activities sector. Seth capitalized on an impressive research report he and his team had done on this sector earlier this year to weigh in on the recent news.

Read it. You'll be smarter and better prepared. Expect more of the same as Skift's editorial and research teams look to collaborate more often.
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Professional Retreats Show Black Travel Movement Gets Down to Business
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