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Anthropic’s New AI Feature Mimics Human Travel Agents

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Skift Take: This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether.

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American Airlines Fined $50 Million for ‘Serious Violations’ of Disability Rules

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Skift Take: The fine is one of the largest an airline has ever received for disability-related violations. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the DOT wanted the fine to “set a new standard.

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New York City Hotels Face New Rules After Council Passes Licensing Law

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Skift Take: New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself.

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Skipplagged Still Offering American Airlines Tickets Despite $9.4 Million Judgment

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Skift Take: A 2015 Skift headline asked whether the Skiplagged founder was naive about the power of airlines or an innovator. Multiple lawsuits later, the business is still holding its own.

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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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Goa’s Move to Attract Adventure Tourists – India Report

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Skift Take: Goa is using adventure tourism to diversify its image – it is known for beaches, nightlife, and parties. Boosting the local economy and extending the tourist season also fits in with its regenerative tourism vision.

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How MakeMyTrip Plans to Ramp Up Its Use of Gen AI

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Skift Take: MakeMyTrip is betting on AI to drive traffic and improve the customer journey. But it will take at least a few more quarters to see results.

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