Mon.Feb 17, 2025

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Bali’s Illegal Villas Are Thriving — And Online Platforms Aren’t Helping

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Skift Take: Bali's tourism industry already has its fair share of challenges, so the last thing it needs is another issue that could hurt its reputation and future.

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Southwest Airlines to Lay Off 15% of Workforce in Cost-Cutting Push

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Skift Take: The layoffs are the first in Southwests 53-year-old history as the carrier faces pressure to boost its bottom line following a bitter battle with activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

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Singapore Airlines Reports ‘Robust’ Passenger Demand — Will the Momentum Continue?

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Skift Take: With a network relying on global transit traffic through its Changi Airport hub, operating results at Singapore Airlines are a bellwether for the health of the wider industry.

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Minor Hotels Reports Best Year Ever — And 'The White Lotus Effect' Hasn’t Even Started

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Skift Take: With a blockbuster 2024 behind it, Minor Hotels is set to ride Thailands booming tourism scene through its starring role in The White Lotus.

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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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How the Hotel Segment Is Driving Growth for TBO Tek

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Skift Take: TBO Tek is expanding aggressively post its IPO in a bid to dominate the B2B travel space. In order to stop resources from being overworked, it is experimenting with AI and technology to make operations more efficient.

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