September 11, 2025

News to Know

The Fine Line Between Smart and Too Smart Plus Tech’d Out Stays
(SOURCE: 4HOTELIERS)

2025 Hotel Room Innsights reveals high tech hotel rooms now have smart mirrors, AI concierges, robot butlers.

More than half of hotels (56%) say they feel pressure to keep upgrading their tech, according to Hotels.com’s 2025 Hotel Room Innsights survey.*

The annual survey of over 450 properties across the globe revealed how hotel room technology is evolving from booking to check-out. Hotel rooms are getting a high-tech glow-up, delivering more comfort and customization — and a bit of a learning curve for guests.

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AVIATION

Croatia Airlines Introduces In-Flight Wi-Fi (CROATIA WEEK)

How Airlines Turn Miles Into Gold: Lessons from the Business of Loyalty (THE WISE MARKETER)

ITA Airways and United Agree Codeshare Deal (BTN EUROPE)

SUSTAINABILITY

Thailand’s Bangchak Awaits Clarity on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate (BIO ENERGY TIMES)

Altalto Advances as UK's Leading Waste-to-SAF Project With New Government Funding and NEXTCHEM Partnership (BIOMASS MAGAZINE)

HOSPITALITY

Would You Check Into a Hotel With No Staff at the Front Desk? (USA TODAY)

OTHER SECTORS

Sabre Partners with Travelin.Ai (THE BUSINESS TRAVEL MAGAZINE)

Industry Spotlight

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Hear from experienced event professionals as they share practical strategies, real success stories, and the dos and don’ts of measuring ROI effectively.

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Resources

Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Cabo Verde - Airport workers to strike at airports in Praia, Boa Vista, and Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, Sept. 11-13. Disruptions possible.

China - Severe weather forecast across parts of central and eastern China through at least Sept. 14. Flooding and associated disruptions possible.

India - Flight disruptions reported at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, India, Sept. 11, due to lightning strike. Reconfirm flight travel.

New Zealand - Ride-hailing drivers plan to strike across New Zealand, 00:00-23:59 Sept. 13. Transport disruptions likely. Reconfirm services

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