Thu.Sep 14, 2023

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Hawaii’s Maui Tourism Faces ‘Long Recovery’ After Wildfires

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Skift Take: Hawaii public officials want tourists back after the horrible wildfire as soon as possible, but airlines and tour operators know that it takes time for local communities to heal.

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Vrbo Will Penalize Hosts Who Cancel Bookings

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Skift Take: Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business.

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Airbnb Loses Three Quarters of its New York City Listings

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Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb's New York listings, Morocco tours resuming, and JetBlue's air traffic woes.

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Delta and Southwest Say Demand Remains Strong While Budget Rivals’ Profits Get Hit

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Skift Take: All of the airlines are confronting a spike in fuel prices, with labor and other costs up as well. And that will hit profits.

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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

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Cambodia’s Conservation: Modern Approach For High-End Travelers

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Skift Take: Cambodia is in its earliest stages of establishing conservation during a precarious time. There are lessons to be learned in Africa, and David Steyn, GM of Shinta Mani Wild tented camp, is helping to broker them.

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Business Cabin Capacity Hasn’t Recovered Fully – But Revenues Have: New Skift Research

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Skift Take: Even with reduced capacities, revenues from airline business cabins have surpassed 2019 levels. Its no wonder that airlines executives are hoping for improved corporate travel budgets in 2023, as business cabin yields have continued to improve.

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Q&A: IAG Loyalty CEO on the New Age of Customer Loyalty

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Skift Take: With increased competition and the rise of personalization, loyalty has shifted from being purely transactional to focused on emotional connections with customers. As travel choices multiply, brands that create these genuine connections will be the ones leading the way.

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Marriott on Track For Emissions Goal – but Trending in Wrong Direction

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Skift Take: Marriott’s environmental data shows that the company is working hard to reduce its carbon footprint, but more needs to be done to hit 2030 targets.

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