Mon.Apr 29, 2024

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China’s New Plane Wins Two Big Orders: Should Airbus and Boeing Be Worried?

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Skift Take: With Airbus and Boeing booked up until the end of the decade, will other airlines be tempted to buy these Chinese-built aircraft?

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Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Continues to Lead U.S. Construction Pipeline

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The recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that, at the close of the first quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines were led by Dallas with 185 projects/21,882 rooms, slightly below record-highs recorded at the end of Q4 2023. Next is Atlanta, with an all-time high of 153 projects with 17,929 rooms, then Nashville with 127 projects/16,199 rooms.

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Reality Distortion in Travel: When Luxury Isn’t What it Seems – And How to Fix it

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Skift Take: Follow the writers doing good work. Support brands that are carving out unique spaces. Celebrate the poetry when you see it.

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Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

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Skift Take: A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.

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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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State Bank of India Launches Its First Travel Credit Card – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While there are several co-branded credit cards offered by airlines and hotels, banks releasing travel-focused core credit cards indicates a shift in consumer preference and the rising popularity of travel credit cards in India.

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