Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLondon Heathrow's Closure, Accor's Loyalty Milestone and Airbnb's Chinese Travelers
London’s Heathrow Airport has been shut down until 11:59 p.m. on March 21 due to a major power outage caused by a fire, resulting in the cancellation…
1 year, 6 months ago
Airbnb’s Annoyance, Sonesta's Strength and IHG's Net Zero Hotel
Vrbo launched a marketing campaign targeting Airbnb, but Airbnb dismissed it as ineffective, with Skift Research showing Airbnb’s dominant market sha…
1 year, 6 months ago
Marriott's Confidence, Air India's Ambitions and Trump's Ban by the Numbers
Marriott International sees India as a key driver of its future growth, with CEO Anthony Capuano emphasizing local leadership, expansion into seconda…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trump Travel Ban 2.0, Wyndham’s New Rewards and Short-Term Rental Dominance
The Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions that could impact up to 43 countries, including full visa bans for 11 nations, citing…
1 year, 6 months ago
Radisson's Growth, Riyadh Air’s Ambitions and Hotels’ Huge Growth
Radisson is prioritizing an "owner-first" approach to its expansion, adding a record 40,000 guest rooms last year and planning significant growth in …
1 year, 6 months ago
Southwest Blames Partners, Canadians Avoid the U.S. and Indian Women Lead
Southwest Airlines reversed its long-standing “bags fly free” policy after its expected gains from listing flights on Google Flights, Kayak, and Expe…
1 year, 6 months ago
Airbnb's New Experiences, Southwest's Big Change and Lufthansa's Emissions Challenges
Airbnb is revamping its experiences offerings by focusing on mainstream attractions and professional tour guides, signaling a shift from its original…
1 year, 6 months ago
AI and Online Booking, IAG's Venture Arm and Delta’s Dimmer Outlook
Booking Holdings is preparing for AI chatbot integration in travel but does not see them replacing online travel agencies, as travelers trust special…
1 year, 6 months ago
Canadian Airlines’ U.S. Woes, Amex’s Biz Travel Buy and IndiGo’s First Euro Long-Hauls
Canadian airlines are responding to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions by adjusting their marketing and capacity strategies, with Porter Airlines …
1 year, 6 months ago
Spain Heats Up, Airlines Adopt AI and Ryanair Goes Paperless
Spanish authorities are developing measures, including a sustainable tourism strategy and regional initiatives in Catalonia, to protect tourists from…
1 year, 6 months ago