Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTourism's Rebound, Trump's Orders and Hopper's IPO Move
President Donald Trump signed executive orders that could impact travel, including a federal hiring freeze that may lead to visa processing delays an…
1 year, 8 months ago
TikTok’s Near Death, Hotels and Trump and Agoda's Sustainability Fund
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has the hotel industry hopeful for policies like tax cuts and expanded worker visas to boost business, as th…
1 year, 8 months ago
Airbnb Battles Price Gouging, Airlines Hit New Highs and a Lux Cruise Deal
Airbnb has introduced a policy preventing hosts in Los Angeles and Ventura counties from increasing prices by more than 10% after wildfires, followin…
1 year, 8 months ago
Southwest's Tardy Flights, New U.S. Transport Czar and Hotel Eco Commitments
The U.S. Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights on specific routes, while the airline disputes the …
1 year, 8 months ago
Tripadvisor's New AI Deal, Southwest's Hiring Freeze and Banyan Group's Growth
Tripadvisor is testing a partnership with AI search engine Perplexity to leverage its vast travel data and maintain visibility in search results, whi…
1 year, 8 months ago
Biz Travel Merger Challenge, Belmond’s Anti-Insta Videos and Spain’s Holiday Rental Taxes
American Express Global Business Travel is defending its proposed $570 million acquisition of CWT against a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit, argui…
1 year, 8 months ago
TikTok Travel, Hilton in Asia and Room Rates in India
TikTok is launching its first e-commerce product exclusively for travel brands to help them reach potential customers in the booking moment. Meanwhil…
1 year, 8 months ago
Delta and Uber Partner, Greener Jet Fuel and Kerzner's Lux Plans
Kerzner International plans to expand its ultra-luxury hotel portfolio by adding at least 10 new properties under both the One&Only and Atlantis bran…
1 year, 8 months ago
Travel Search Changes, AI-Travel Brand Deals and Loyalty Program Lessons
At Skift’s Megatrends event, travel executives discussed the rising impact of AI on the industry, with Thomas Reiner of Altimeter Capital warning tha…
1 year, 8 months ago
Hotel Deal Challenges, Flight Cancellations and Oyo's Couples Ban
The U.S. hotel transaction market is flourishing for properties valued under $50 million or over $250 million, but mid-size full-service hotels have …
1 year, 8 months ago