Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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There is a dangerous myth circulating in European hospitality boardrooms right now. It goes like this: “Luxury is about people. Our guests want to talk to us. That is our differentiator.” So, hotels… | Armen Kaladzhyan
There is a dangerous myth circulating in European hospitality boardrooms right now. It goes like this: “Luxury is about people. Our guests want to talk to us. That is our differentiator.” So, hotels keep their booking engines simple and gate the real experiences—dinner reservations, spa bookings, special requests—behind a phone number or an email address. They…
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A ‘toaster with a lens’: The story behind the first handheld digital camera
In 1975, a young engineer in the company that made Kodak film took the first picture on a handheld digital camera. Photography would never be the same again. When Steve Sasson started working at Eastman Kodak, the American photographic film manufacturer was a vibrant symbol of American industrial ingenuity. Set up by George Eastman in…
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AI-generated content a triple threat for Reddit moderators | Cornell Chronicle
Reddit bills itself as “the most human place on the internet,” but the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated content is threatening to squeeze some of the humanity out of the news-sharing forum.Content moderators on some of Reddit’s most popular boards see some value in artificial intelligence-generated content, but they’re generally fearful that AI will reduce the…
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Vertical Drama: the format nobody took seriously, except the audience
How an overlooked storytelling niche built its own stars, its own economy and a fanbase the industry didn’t see coming Staying with the themes of the Content London conference, if scripted felt paradoxical on Day 2, vertical dramas felt like a medium still writing its own rules. The category is young, commercially volatile and creatively…
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Rivian’s AI, autonomy impress Wall Street, but EV and capital concerns remain
Rivian impressed Wall Street analysts on Thursday with its plans for AI and automation, but significant challenges involving demand and capital remain for the electric vehicle maker. That’s according to comments compiled by CNBC following Rivian’s first « Autonomy and AI Day » on Thursday in Palo Alto, California. Rivian’s announcements included a proprietary chip, an evolved…
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Farm hospitality is an $8 billion market today. By 2033, it’ll be $21 billion. Here’s what’s driving the growth. I talk about agritourism and farm hospitality a lot. And the data is finally… | Ben Wolff | 122 comments
Farm hospitality is an $8 billion market today. By 2033, it’ll be $21 billion. Here’s what’s driving the growth. I talk about agritourism and farm hospitality a lot. And the data is finally catching up to what we’ve been seeing on the ground. The global agritourism market is growing by a compound annual growth rate…
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Planning my upcoming trip to Thailand has reminded me of something big. I opened Booking.com, searched for hotels, and without thinking… I hit the 8+ filter. And suddenly, every hotel below that… | Jessica Kurtz
Planning my upcoming trip to Thailand has reminded me of something big. I opened Booking.com, searched for hotels, and without thinking… I hit the 8+ filter. And suddenly, every hotel below that score? Gone. Not visible. Not considered. Not even in the race. And that’s exactly what millions of travelers do. This is why I…
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AI x Commerce in 2025 | Juozas Kaziukėnas | 22 comments
I’m sharing my latest deck: « AI x Commerce in 2025 » (there is a download button once you click on the slides). It is a collection of nine stories I’ve been paying attention to recently and goes through: AI adoption is real → what agentic commerce is and isn’t → why past attempts failed and why…
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The Future of Hotel Asset Management in Europe
This article takes a deep dive into Hotel Asset Management (HAM): what it is, when and where it began, and how it has evolved over the years. Drawing on 22 in-depth interviews with industry professionals, we analyze its intricacies and growing popularity. The Role and Evolution of Hotel Asset Management Since the late 19th century,…
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The Ashes Tour pushed Perth occupancy to 96%, Adelaide rooms nearly fully booked
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Ashes Tour boosted hotel performance in Perth and Brisbane, while forward-booking levels are peaking above 95% in Adelaide, according to data from CoStar, a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. Perth hosted the Ashes on the first Test of their tour between…
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