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IDEAS: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Launches Amazon-Powered Store

A new store powered by Amazon's Just Walk Out technology has opened at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Market on Las Olas, which is located post-security in Terminal 3, is the first location in a Florida airport to feature Amazon's checkout-free shopping platform. Credit: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport The Just Walk Out technology is made…

Adam Stacey | 10 hours ago

Tourism

Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 12 hours ago

Airline Weekly

Airlines Prepare for U.S. Government Shutdown that Could Snarl Flights, Delay Upgrades

A minute after midnight Sunday morning the U.S. government will shutdown, barring an eleventh hour deal in Congress. That has big implications for airlines and the aviation industry, and not just in terms of air traffic controllers.

12 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. More so, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

Justin Dawes | 12 hours ago

Tourism

Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can.

Josh Corder | 13 hours ago

News Blog

United Pilots Approve Contract with 40% Wage Increases

Pilots at United Airlines have ratified a new contract with up to 40% pay increases. The four-year accord, worth roughly $10 billion over its term, was approved by 82% of United's more than 16,000 pilots, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday. Ninety-seven percent of pilots voted on the pact. "I’m happy to give them…

Edward Russell | 13 hours ago

Cruises

Carnival Cruise: No Signs of Consumer Spending Slowdown

Carnival Cruise executives don't see the macroeconomic slowdown everybody is talking about.

Dawit Habtemariam | 13 hours ago

Hotels

The Future of Luxury? Look to Retail, Says Raffles Boss

Omer Acar runs some of the most old-school luxury hotel brands in the world, in Raffles and Orient Express, but looking ahead, he's thinking about how to move with the times. The answer: Services over goods.

Josh Corder | 15 hours ago

Airlines

JetBlue Files Complaint Over Schiphol Airport Flight Curbs

There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached.

Reuters | 16 hours ago

Tourism

U.S. National Parks Will Close if There’s a Government Shutdown

U.S. National Parks — one of America's most vital attractions — would become unavailable to millions of tourists and locals.

Dawit Habtemariam | 17 hours ago

Tour Operators

GetYourGuide CEO Wants to Change Boring AI Text Search

While flights and hotels are the backbone of the travel industry, the demand for experiential travel creates a ripe playground for AI disruption to focus on the experience economy.

Selene Brophy | 18 hours ago