Americans Are Eager to Ride Trains. Amtrak Can’t Add Them Fast Enough.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Skift Take: The future for Amtrak looks bright. If only it can deliver the trains Americans want.
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Inaugural Hyatt Studios Property Breaks Ground
Lodging
DECEMBER 1, 2023
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation marked its entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas with the groundbreaking of the first Hyatt Studios property, set to open in Mobile, Alabama in early 2025. Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with 3H Group Inc. for Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillman’s Corner. “We are proud to achieve this construction milestone in bringing the Hyatt Studios brand to life,” said Dan Hansen, global head of Hyatt Studios.
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Airbnb Lawsuit in New York Exposes Fake Listings Issue
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Skift Take: Verifying listings has not been a top priority for Airbnb over the years. But trying to root out fake listings through verification measures is high on the agenda for 2024. The effort would leak into 2025 at a minimum.
‘No Hidden Fees’ Is Latest Bill in U.S. Congress to Target Hotel Junk Fees
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Skift Take: When a hotel rate appears in Google Search or on an online platform will it include the junk fee that makes it more expensive than a rival? That's what's a stake in these bills for the travel industry.
Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Paris Hilton Backs New AI Trip Planner and Jet Engine Startup Raises $116 Million
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Skift Take: Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.
Elon Musk Bets Americans Will Go Camping in Tesla Cybertrucks
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Skift Take: At the moment, Americans can't imagine camping in the woods using an electric vehicle. Maybe the cybertruck can change that.
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