Skift Take

Today's podcast looks at labor strikes at U.S. hotels, Southwest’s activist investors, and New Zealand’s new fees for tourists.

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Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, September 4, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

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Episode Notes

Thousands of hotel workers went on strike across several large U.S. cities between Sunday and Tuesday. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill examines why the strikes are taking place and what they mean for the hotel industry. 

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