Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchExpedia’s Layoffs, Airbnb's Co-Founder Mode and Disney’s Hurricane Closures
Expedia Group has laid off hundreds of marketing staff globally—mostly those in content creation—in advance of a reorganization, marking its second r…
1 year, 6 months ago
Travel and Credit Cards, IAG and Green Fuel and Luxury Done Well
Banks and credit card companies are expanding their influence in the travel industry by launching their own booking platforms and capturing significa…
1 year, 7 months ago
Accor's Focus, Air Traffic’s Labor Crisis and Qantas' Long-Haul Fights
Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin says the hospitality giant is done with frequent reinventions and is now focused on executing its growth plans, including r…
1 year, 7 months ago
Hotels’ Loyalty Race, Amazon Alexa's Upgrade and Southwest's Big Change
Major hotel loyalty programs continue to expand rapidly, with Marriott’s 228 million members facing growing competition from Hilton Honors, which cou…
1 year, 7 months ago
Hyatt's New Brand, Airlines' Rollback Requests and Goa's New Image
Hyatt has introduced a new brand, Hyatt Select, targeting budget-conscious transient travelers in underserved markets while offering hotel owners a c…
1 year, 7 months ago
AI’s Risk to Travel, TUI's Local Product and Qatar Airways' AI Agent
Advancements in smartphone AI may lead consumers to bypass third-party travel apps, posing challenges for travel companies as they try to adapt their…
1 year, 7 months ago
Choice Chooses Fancy, Spirit Exits Bankruptcy and Booking Boosts Revenues
Choice Hotels is shifting its focus from budget roadside chains to upscale and extended-stay properties, with brands like MainStay Suites nearly doub…
1 year, 7 months ago
JetBlue's Loyalty Push, IHG's Emissions Miss and MakeMyTrip's Ambitions
JetBlue is exploring new airline partnerships to strengthen its loyalty program after a federal judge blocked its Northeast Alliance with American Ai…
1 year, 7 months ago
IHG Buys Ruby, UK Green Fuel Dilemma and AmexGBT-CWT Merger
InterContinental Hotels Group is acquiring Ruby Hotels for over $300 million as part of its European expansion strategy, with plans to introduce the …
1 year, 7 months ago
Airport Lounge Exclusivity, TravelPerk's Plans and Thailand's 'White Lotus' Hopes
Airport lounges in the U.S. are expanding, prompting operators to restore exclusivity, with JetBlue setting strict entry rules for its first-ever lou…
1 year, 7 months ago