Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

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Skift Take: The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

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GetYourGuide CEO Wants to Change Boring AI Text Search

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Skift Take: While flights and hotels are the backbone of the travel industry, the demand for experiential travel creates a ripe playground for AI disruption to focus on the experience economy.

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JetBlue Files Complaint Over Schiphol Airport Flight Curbs

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Skift Take: There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached.

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U.S. National Parks Will Close if There’s a Government Shutdown

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Skift Take: U.S. National Parks — one of America's most vital attractions — would become unavailable to millions of tourists and locals.

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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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Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

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Skift Take: A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can.

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The Future of Luxury? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

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Skift Take: Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods.

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Carnival Cruise: No Signs of Consumer Spending Slowdown

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Skift Take: Carnival Cruise executives don't see the macroeconomic slowdown everybody is talking about.

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