Wed.Jul 10, 2024

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Airbnb Works to Keep Indoor Security Camera Complaints Hidden — CNN Investigation

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Skift Take: Airbnb loves publicity, but not when it involves stories about hidden security cameras inside its properties.

Services 355
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Indonesia Planning Visa-Free Entry For Indians – India Report

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Skift Take: India is already one of Indonesia's top 10 source markets. If Indonesia goes through with this plan to go visa-free, it will go a long way toward lifting that ranking even higher.

Marketing 321
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Is This the Comeback of Sri Lanka’s Tourism? A $1.5 Billion Revenue Suggests So

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Skift Take: Through a combination of targeted promotions, improved airline services, and strategic visa policies, Sri Lanka is inching closer to its goal of attracting 2.5 million tourists this year.

Tourism 318
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Australia to Paris Nonstop Launches Friday. 17+ Hours in Economy, Anyone?

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Skift Take: The Perth to Paris route marks the latest ultra-long haul service from Qantas. Even longer nonstop links from Sydney to New York and London are due to follow.

Services 307
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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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Food Tourism is Dubai’s Next Sector to Watch, Here’s Why

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Skift Take: Dubai is more than just big malls and shiny hotels, and its maturing restaurant sector proves that.

Tourism 301
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Fresh Details on Marriott’s Travel Booking Tool for Small Businesses

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Skift Take: We spoke with Marriott's chief revenue and tech officer to learn more about the hotel giant's new online booking portal aimed at small- and medium-sized enterprises. Does it truly offer a seamless, one-stop solution for road warriors?