Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchExpedia's Strong Quarter, Hilton's Optimism and Sustainability’s Price
Expedia Group reported strong fourth-quarter growth, with CEO Ariane Gorin highlighting AI partnerships and potential expansions while CFO Scott Sche…
1 year, 7 months ago
NYC Short-Term Rentals, Disney Parks Growth and British Airways Loyalty
A New York City regulator reported that Local Law 18 has effectively curbed illegal short-term rentals, with major booking platforms now in complianc…
1 year, 7 months ago
Marriott's Strategy, TripAdvisor’s Layoffs and Airlines’ EU Plea
Marriott, despite a recent 16% cut in corporate staffing, reported record growth last year, and CEO Anthony Capuano emphasized his commitment to serv…
1 year, 8 months ago
Trump’s Tariffs, Delta's Premium Issues and Strawberry's New Brands
The potential U.S.-Canada trade war is currently on hold, but tariffs remain a threat, which could impact tourism as a weaker Canadian dollar may mak…
1 year, 8 months ago
Hotel CEOs’ Diversity Embrace, D.C.’s Crash Investigation and Japan's Indian Tourist Boom
Hotel industry leaders emphasize the importance of diversity for appealing to global travelers, employees, and investors, despite challenges from the…
1 year, 8 months ago
American Air Crash, Travel's Top Innovators and Spirit’s New Suitor
A midair collision between an American Eagle regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport led to flight disr…
1 year, 8 months ago
DeepSeek’s Disruption, AirAsia Move's Aspirations and Boeing's Optimism
China-based AI model DeepSeek is rapidly gaining attention in the tech industry, potentially lowering AI costs for travel brands while disrupting onl…
1 year, 8 months ago
Hotel Dealmaking Boom, Greenland Tourism, and TravelPerk's Fundraising
Hotel deals are projected to surge in 2025, with JLL forecasting 15-25% growth and a focus on city-center properties in destinations like London, New…
1 year, 8 months ago
OpenAI's Travel Tool, TripAdvisor’s Machinations and American Air’s Earnings
OpenAI has launched Operator, a digital assistant that can independently search and book travel, raising concerns among industry leaders about its im…
1 year, 8 months ago
Accor's Mass-Market Push, India's Struggles and RedNote's Boom
Accor is expanding its portfolio of economy hotels in the Middle East as the region shifts toward mass-market tourism, with a particular focus on Sau…
1 year, 8 months ago