Fri.Sep 08, 2023

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Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

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TUI’s Digital Bid to Draw in New Independent Travelers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: TUI is known for its sun-and-beach holiday packages. However, its digital approach is now more attuned to independent, do-it-yourself travelers looking for flexibility.

Travel 318
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Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As the hyper luxury category spirals upwards, there is new white space for elevated boutique hotels that still offer five-star service. A new Paris opening is a perfect reference for what this category should look to.

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White House Announces $26 Million in Funding to Improve Aviation Safety

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The FAA should be able to make long overdue safety improvements needed to prevent catastrophes in the skies, which the agency has come close to seeing too often this year.

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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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Travel Industry Earnings Analysis Reveals 4 Dominant Trends

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at trends revealed during earnings season, the new FAA nominee, and Hilton’s Tesla chargers.

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Hilton vs. Marriott: Things We Learned From the Business Wars Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: At heart, the hotel business is an old-fashioned affair. That's precisely why histories of titans like Hilton and Marriott can be so valuable. Lessons from past crises can shed light on today's dynamics.

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