Fri.Jun 23, 2023

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FAA Lacks Plan to Fix the Air Traffic Controller Shortage, Audit Finds

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The FAA is not only short air traffic controllers, but also a plan to staff back up.

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Pipeline Full of Projects: Boutique Brand Aiden Poised to Double Portfolio in Next 24 Months

Lodging

Coming up on its five-year anniversary, BWH Hotel Group’s boutique Aiden brand continues to gain momentum with 21 properties open and a robust development pipeline that is projected to at least double the portfolio within the next two years. In fact, there are roughly 50 Aiden hotels in various phases of development globally, according to Brad LeBlanc, SVP and chief development officer, BWH Hotel Group.

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Luxury Travel Companies’ Push for Extreme Experiences

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at extreme luxury adventure trips, hotels' AI labors solution, and Bhutan's push for longer tourist visits.

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Canada Cracks Down on Cruise Sewage Dumping

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Canada is finally taking aggressive action on cruise ship pollution practices. Other countries need to follow their example.

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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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Founders of Spain’s Hotel Finca Cortesín Expand With New Palace Hotel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Finca Cortesín has become an award-winning property in Málaga, Spain. But its operator will need a fresh playbook to draw guests to its new 17th-century palace in the mountains of Mallorca.