Tue.Apr 18, 2023

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Southwest Airlines Suffers Extensive Delays Because of Latest Tech Issue

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Every tech issue or flight stoppage at Southwest will be under intense scrutiny because of its Christmas holidays disruptions last year, and reports that the airline had under-invested in technology.

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Hyatt’s Newest Brand Hyatt Studios Continues Transformational Growth and Expansion

Lodging

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Studios, the newest addition to Hyatt’s portfolio of brands. The brand, which marks Hyatt’s entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas, was conceived through collaboration with hotel developers and for the needs of target guests. The announcement is supported by signed letters of interest in development agreements from multiple developers for more than 100 Hyatt Studios hotels.

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Ryanair Dealt Setbacks in Lawsuits Against Lastminute.com and Booking.com

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After a 15-year legal battle, Lastminute.com is moving forward with a court win, a new CEO and board. Lastminute.com characterized the legal victory against Ryanair as "a major milestone" for consumer rights.

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Vista bolsters executive team with addition of two key roles

Hotel Management

Vista Hospitality Group has added two new positions to its executive team as the company prepares for future growth. Jordan Rodgers has been named Regional General Manager while Stuart Nielsen has been appointed to the position of Head of Growth and Development. Rodgers will oversee Vista’s mid-market to luxury hotel operations including Next Melbourne, Ink Melbourne, voco Brisbane, Hotel Indigo Brisbane and The Sebel Canberra along with the collection of Sage and Country Comfort properties arou

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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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Hyatt Joins Gold Rush in Extended Stay Hotels With Its Latest Brand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hyatt is joining Marriott and Extended Stay America in adding brands in the premium extended-stay category. But leaping into this category requires finesse.

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Exclusive: Accor’s Maud Bailly on taking luxury to the next level

Hotel Management

As sustainability and wellness become increasingly important drivers for guests, Accor CEO Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems, Maud Bailly tells HM how the hospitality giant is elevating the guest experience in the luxury and lifestyle division. Maud, it’s just over three months since you started your new role under the recent global restructure. How is it going?

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