Fri.May 26, 2023

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Tourism Is on the Ballot in Spain’s Local Elections

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tourists love Spain, but the feeling isn't necessarily mutual with locals, as growing anti-tourism sentiment and the impact of mass tourism on their lifestyle becomes a hot topic for political candidates.

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Faye Raises $10 Million for Travel Insurance App: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Faye wants to make travel insurance more accessible, and more startups are raising money to digitize hotel operations.

Travel 305
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U.S. Airlines Beef Up Preparations for Monster Summer Season

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The airline industry believes it's taken the right steps to prevent a repeat of the chaos that plagued it last summer. A Memorial Day travel weekend poised to shatter 2019 levels will tell aviation executives if indeed they've prepared efficiently.

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Montana Tourism Boards Still Active on TikTok While Legal Challenges Play Out

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If Montana's state-wide ban goes into effect, legislators in other states may replicate it. Tourism boards will have ditch to TikTok, which will reduce the platform's influence in destination marketing in the U.S.

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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