Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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SkyNRG Raises $191 Million for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.

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Cricket World Cup Frenzy: Hotel Prices Hit $3,000 Before India-Aussie Final

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Skift Take: Think of it as game and you may not understand the frenzy, but then again cricket is an emotion in India!

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Cabana Seeks Buyers During Tight Venture Capital Market

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Skift Take: Venture capital is tight for certain types of startups, so those that need help scaling might run into some trouble.

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U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

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Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey.

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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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2 Ways Airbnb Could Boost Revenue – But Individual Hosts Wouldn’t Be Happy

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Skift Take: It's likely that Airbnb would introduce sponsored listings in the next few years. But higher host fees? Nah.

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IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

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Skift Take: IHG will franchise a hotel at The Heart Of Europe, with potential for two more hotels at one of Dubai's best-known on-again-off-again tourism projects.

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