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Why Unlimited Fast Wi-Fi is the Next Big Differentiator for Airlines

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The in-flight connectivity market is about to take off in a big way, with airlines queuing up to install next-generation hardware on their planes.

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Labor Pains: Rising Wages, Difficulty Finding Employees Among Top Hotel Company Concerns

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While hotel executives concede that the labor market has improved since bottoming out during the pandemic just a few years ago, they still acknowledge that several challenges exist, not the least of which is rising wages as well as difficulty finding and retaining employees. Robert Habeeb, president/CEO, Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, confirmed that “labor has been the big story” during the post-COVID era and detailed how the market has evolved over the last few years. […] The post Lab

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The FAA Got Feedback on Pilot Mental Health. Now What?

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Skift Take: April’s recommendations to the FAA on mental health address many of pilots’ concerns. How the FAA sees them through is another story.

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Thailand Expands Visa-Free Entry: 93 Nations Now Qualify

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Skift Take: Thailand's aggressive push to attract tourists through these visa promotions highlights its commitment to reviving the tourism sector and ensuring long-term economic stability.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Tourism CEOs: The Link Between Pay and Performance

Skift Blog

Skift Take: CEOs at destination marketing organizations are compensated based on the economic impact they have. Independent research is needed.

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Expedia, Kayak, HomeToGo: The AI Travel Race For Booking Platforms

Skift Blog

Skift Take: None of the AI tools are as sharp as users may expect — but the companies that have begun experimenting likely are farther ahead than those that have not started at all.

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