Tue.Aug 13, 2024

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Delta’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Global — How Do Other Airlines Compare?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Once considered an overpriced gimmick, onboard Wi-Fi is quickly becoming a cabin commodity.

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Sourcing for Sustainability: The ROI Justifies Staying Abreast of a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

Lodging

The starting point for sustainability in the hotel industry is the goals set by owners, brands, and management companies. The objectives can be fairly specific, such as reducing waste or energy consumption by a certain percentage within a certain timeframe, shifting to eco-friendly housekeeping products, or meeting the requirements of a program such as LEED or Green Key.

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Skift IDEA Awards 2024: Meet the Winners

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The travel industry’s most coveted award for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation once again celebrates the brands and businesses that are redefining the future of travel. Discover the final results and meet the 2024 winners.

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Inspirato Gets New CEO and $10 Million in Financing, Lays Off 15% of Employees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With Brad Handler out as chairman and his brother Brent Handler having given up the CEO role nearly a year ago, this deal represents a changing of the guard at Inspirato.

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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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These Dubai Mega Projects Were Left For Dead – Now They’re Back

Skift Blog

Dubai's mega projects are back. Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands are expected to introduce the next gold rush of hotel development.

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Adapting to the Evolving Preferences of Indian Travelers

Skift Blog

Mahesh Iyer, MD and CEO of Thomas Cook India, on how the company is strategically adapting to the evolving preferences of Indian travelers

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