Fri.Jul 05, 2024

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How Will the New U.K. Government Change the Airline Industry?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After a snap U.K. election, the results are in. A landslide for the Labour party means aviation pledges should soon turn into practice. The industry will be watching.

Business 328
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Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets

Skift Blog

Hear how mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways and about the shifting dynamics in the short-term rental market.

Market 324
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Flying Taxis, Jet Fuel, Hotel Booking: Funding for These 17 Travel Startups Tops $300 Million

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand.

Travel 323
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India’s Next Budget: What Travel Executives Want

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Earlier this year, the Indian government gave a boost to the tourism budget for development, but cut down the global promotion allocation by 97%. Now, as the final Budget is around the corner, the industry is hoping for a more significant resolution to its challenges.

Travel 320
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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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Extended-Stay Hotel Boom Gets a Reality Check

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While the extended-stay hotel boom may be more of a slow burn than a supernova, hotel brands with patience and deep pockets may find the long-term rewards to be substantial.

Hotels 317