Tue.Sep 17, 2024

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Online Passport Renewal to Go Live Wednesday, State Department Says

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma unveiled at the Skift Global Forum Tuesday that the State Department plans to roll out its online passport renewal option on September 18.

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Booking Holdings CEO: Competition with Airbnb and Growing Short-Term Rentals

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Skift Take: Booking Holdings now has 7.8 million short-term rental listings worldwide, but not many in the U.S. That's an opportunity, the CEO said.

Travel 312
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U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

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Skift Take: The Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared another major hurdle after receiving the green light from the DOT.

Consumer 310
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Tripadvisor Shutters Vacation Rental Direct Bookings in Favor of Third-Party Providers

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Skift Take: Vacation rentals is another area where Tripadvisor dropped the ball over the past decade. Reviving such a hot category makes sense.

Travel 306
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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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Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

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Skift Take: There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity.

Travel 305
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Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?

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Skift Take: While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo.