Skift Take

Today's podcast looks at the new amenities arms race, the female-traveler friendly Saudi campaign, and the new shareholder at SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

Rashaad Jorden

Series: Skift Daily Briefing

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Episode Notes

A growing number of short-term rental hosts are turning to amenities such as pools, hot tubs and mini golf to help stand out from the competition. Reporter James Farrell examines what one executive calls an “amenities arms race.”

Farrell writes hosts and owners willing to invest in de