Fri.Jun 21, 2024

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Barcelona to Ban All Short-Term Rentals by 2029

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Skift Take: Many destinations in seeking to regulate short-term rentals try to balance the needs of locals with the benefits of tourism. Barcelona has had enough.

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Taiwan ‘Actively Considering’ Visa on Arrival for Indians

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Skift Take: If Taiwan continues with its plan to allow visa-on-arrival for Indian travelers, it will join a growing list of countries that are easing visa requirements to attract the outbound market. Also in focus are money minting corporate events for Indian business travelers.

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U.S. to Speed Up Passport Processing With Online Renewals and More Agencies

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Skift Take: With faster passport renewals, Americans will have an easier time traveling internationally.

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American Airlines and Flight Attendants Fail to Reach New Contract

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Skift Take: Without a new contract, American Airlines flight attendants say they are preparing to potentially strike.

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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 Hits Pause on Pilot Hiring

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Skift Take: American is the latest major U.S. carrier to pause hiring new pilots. The carrier is facing a weaker financial outlook for the second quarter and is moderating its growth for the year.

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Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel

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Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI.

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