Mon.Dec 02, 2024

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Qatar Airways Debuts Quirky New Safety Video with Kevin Hart

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Skift Take: This big budget safety video from Qatar Airways is likely to reignite a long-running industry debate: What is the right balance between passenger engagement and clarity of messaging?

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TSA Records Busiest Day Ever With Over 3 Million Travelers

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Skift Take: December 1 became the busiest day ever in TSA history as the agency processed 3.09 million travelers, capping off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record.

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Thailand-U.S. Direct Flights Could Return by Early 2025

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Skift Take: Thailand thrives on tourism, and direct flights to the U.S. could be a game-changer. They’d attract more long-staying American travelers, boosting tourism revenues and giving a solid lift to Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy.

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13 Regulators Down, 1 to Go: Korean Air and Asiana Mega-Merger Awaits U.S. Approval

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Skift Take: More than four years after it was first proposed, the final destination for this ultra long-haul transaction appears in sight. What follows next could prove very interesting indeed.

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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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Beyond Large Luxury Cruises: The Rise of Boutique Expeditionary Travel

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Skift Take: There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises.

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Rethinking Luxury: The Ease of Family Travel in Collectivist Societies

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Skift Take: Will the Western travel industry rethink its approach to serving families rather than offering mere lip service?

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Hotel Developers Want to Cut Costs: Enter 3D Printers and Prefab Rooms

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Skift Take: Investors, owners, and brands always look for fresh ways to get hotels to market quickly and efficiently.

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Mexico Looks to Levy Tax on Cruise Passengers

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Skift Take: A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them?

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