Airbnb’s New Apartments + Delta’s Auto Check-In + Videos From Skift Global Forum

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October 13, 2017 View in browser

Note From the Editor Several stories today have to do with removing friction from various parts of the travel experience. Delta is getting rid of the requirement to check in for flights, at least for users of its iPhone app. Airbnb is eliminating the tension that hosts and landlords sometimes experience by partnering with a developer to build apartments with sharing in mind from the get-go. And we offer a primer on more than a dozen apps that should make travel easier, or at least less stressful. Just in time for a stress-free weekend, we have some recommended viewing: All the videos from Skift Global Forum are now up on Skift's YouTube channel. Binge away. — Hannah Sampson, News Editor Video: How Meeting Planners Are Tapping Into Downtown Tucson [SPONSORED] Sponsored by Visit Tucson By connecting planners into the creative downtown scene, Tucson is a case study for how destination marketers can help meeting planners realize the creative potential of a city by amplifying its unique assets beyond the convention center. Watch Video Top Stories Airbnb Experiments With Hotel-Like Concept Outside Orlando Airbnb is partnering to develop ersatz hotels replete with front-desk staff and keyless entry. The area outside of Orlando, which is known for periods of intense lodging demand, seems a good enough place to test this new concept. Skift Global Forum 2017 On-Stage Videos Are Now Live Like a book or movie you've decided to take in for a second time, we've discovered there is a lot of value in viewing these videos even if you attended the Skift Global Forum in person. In many of them, there is an abundance of insight to absorb. Delta Air Lines Scraps Check-In for Users of Its iPhone App This is a good development for passengers, who must wonder why they still have to check in for flights in 2017. But for many airlines, check-in still serves a valuable purpose. 14 Apps to Calm Your Travel Mind Permanxiety is now a sad fact of life. But you may be able to stress less if you lean on a handful of smartphone apps that can help you avoid health risks, security threats, and other potential travel snafus. Trump Slams Puerto Rico But Island's Tourism Leader Expresses Confidence in Relief Efforts Many Caribbean destinations are on the road to recovery from recent storms, but they are also at the mercy of government relief efforts, which have fallen way short in some places. In Puerto Rico's case, the island is dealing with the federal government, which treated hurricanes on the U.S. mainland much more seriously. Location-Data Specialist Mapbox Raises $164 Million: Travel Startup Funding This Week Mapbox's funding shows that Google will once again face competition for location-based data, which is good for market dynamics. Why Corporate Travel Needs to Prepare for Wilder Weather The recent hurricanes are expected to have mostly short-term impacts on business travel and economic forecasts, but they exposed serious weaknesses in companies' preparations for disruption caused by extreme weather. Disruption From All Directions — Skift Corporate Travel Innovation Report Erratic weather and emerging technologies alike are creating a more complex corporate travel ecosystem. Popular Now Delta Doesn't Actually Want Anyone to Buy Basic Economy Delta has a message for passengers who don't like Basic Economy fares: Trade up and buy a better product. Southwest Airlines Will Fly to Hawaii as Soon as Next Year After years of hinting, Southwest will finally fly to Hawaii. This is good news for passengers, as fares may fall — if only slightly. Other airlines won't want to let Southwest win too much market share. Snap's New Feature for Hotels and Destinations Shows the Promise of Visual Search The messaging app bets it can leap into becoming a platform for discovering places and hotels. Odds are against the company. But odds are in favor of visual-first search becoming widespread. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab. You received this email because you are subscribed to Skift Daily Newsletter from Skift.

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