Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Global IT Outage Grounds 1,000s of Planes; Makes ‘Flight Handling Impossible’

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Skift Take: Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel, with Delta and United among those badly affected.

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One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

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Skift Take: An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back.

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North Korea’s Benidorm-Inspired Resort Town Planned for May Opening, But Who’s Going?

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North Korea plans to open its much-talked about Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone in less than a year, with an inauguration set for May 2025.

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AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win

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Skift Take: Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors can be a real source of truth.

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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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American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

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Skift Take: Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike.

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European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

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Skift Take: Despite facing backlash due to the housing crunch in many cities, Europe's short-term rental market is booming this summer.

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Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Sees a Long-Term Olympics Boost – Skift Travel Podcast

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Skift Take: Air France-KLM said revenue will come in below what it was expecting due to the Paris Olympics, but CEO Ben Smith sees value in the global exposure.

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