Thu.Nov 16, 2023

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Air Traffic Controller Shortage Could Last Into the 2030s

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. government needs to step up if it wants to ease the air traffic controller shortage that is snarling flights and slowing growth.

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The Sebel Sydney Martin Place to open in January following multi-million-dollar refurbishment

Hotel Management

Sydney’s Martin Place will be home to the latest The Sebel hotel in Australia with the opening of an 86-room premium hotel in January. The Sebel Sydney Martin Place is the first hotel from the brand within Sydney’s financial district and replaces Mercure Sydney Martin Place, which opened in October last year following the acquisition of an existing Travelodge hotel by global fund manager Salter Brothers.

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Tripadvisor’s 2024 Experience of Travel Study: 3 Charts

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The latest Tripadvisor survey highlights travel is no longer just about 'been there, done that, got the T-shirt', but understanding the story of the T-shirt itself.

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Australia’s first 25hours hotel projected to open in December 2024

Hotel Management

Australia’s first 25hours hotel has been given a revised opening date of December 2024 following construction delays at the Sydney site, with new renders of guest rooms released. The new 109-room hotel, developed by leading Sydney property developer Central Element (CE) and joint venture partner Boston Global Group, is located at 1-11 Oxford Street Paddington, the heritage listed site of the former West Olympia Theatre.

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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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Emirates Orders 15 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft At Dubai Airshow Day 4

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Emirates awarded Airbus the consolation prize of an order of an additional 15 A350-900 after refusing to purchase the larger variant, the A350-1000, due to engine durability concerns earlier in the week.

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Orlando’s $100 Million Tourism Marketing Budget Faces Cuts

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Visit Orlando has one of the largest budgets in the U.S. and is the envy of destination marketers. All eyes are on what happens next.

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Digital Nomad Startup Raises $325 Million For 150 Boutique Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Traditional short-term rentals often don't work well for the digital nomad who also wants to socialize. Outsite is trying to fill that gap.

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