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Also: Amex Member Week deals you can score October 3, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily Newsletter]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( [THE POINTS GUY]( TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Travel leaders weigh in on your future vacation by Cameron Sperance, Senior Hotels Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] Some of the biggest names in travel took part in the Skift Global Forum last week, and much was discussed on the future of travel. If you’re expecting [artificial intelligence to take over your travel experience]( you’re not wrong. But leaders like [Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta]( and Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky both say we're likely a decade away from seeing the type of transformation many people expect to grip the industry. The era of more budget travel options is also likely here to stay, with Nassetta discussing his company’s push into more affordable brands like the recently launched Spark — a premium economy hotel brand — and Project H3, the working title for Hilton’s new extended-stay brand. Hyatt also launched its own affordable extended-stay brand, Hyatt Studios, in recent months. But it's more than hotels going the budget route: [Breeze Airways founder and CEO David Neeleman]( also chatted about his new airline’s place in the ultra-low-cost-carrier orbit that includes competitors like Avelo Airlines and Allegiant Air. You can catch more of our coverage below: - [Airbnb CEO: New York City hotels will get more expensive after short-term rental crackdown]( - [Hyatt enters Airbnb territory with new vacation home rental platform]( - [Marriott launches another affordable hotel chain — its 33rd brand]( - [Best travel cards of October 2023]( That’s all from me for today. I’ll catch y’all next time! Cameron Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: STOCKBYM/GETTY IMAGES. TOGETHER WITH [Partner Logo]( Earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points Take your business — and your vacations — further with extra points, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status. Apply for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card before this offer ends on Nov. 1, 2023. Terms apply. [Learn more]( Today’s top stories [Europe awards starting at 11,250 miles: This month’s Flying Blue Promo Rewards]( Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France and KLM, runs a monthly promotion with significant discounts on award flights. 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