Sun.Dec 03, 2023

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Alaska Airlines to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a surprising twist, Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian.

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IHG to open 130-room lifestyle hotel within ‘once-in-a-generation’ Gosford development

Hotel Management

IHG Hotels and Resorts is taking its Voco brand to the New South Wales Central Coast with the signing of a Gosford hotel in partnership with Sydney developer Aland. Opening in early 2025, the 130-room Voco Gosford will offer a contemporary lifestyle hotel as part of a landmark mixed-use development precinct, Archibald by Aland, which will overlook Brisbane Water.

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Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

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Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays

Skift Blog

Southwest Airlines and its pilots' union were nearing a new labor deal just in time for the busy holiday travel season.

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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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Alaska Airlines Needs New Growth – That’s Why It’s Looking to Buy Hawaiian

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Facing a constrained Seattle, a Hawaiian Airlines acquisition could represent Alaska’s next phase of growth.

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