Podcast Episodes

Booking's Layoffs, Hyatt's Boutique Strategy and Junk Fees on Trial

Booking Holdings has laid off around 60 employees at Rocket Travel by Agoda to streamline operations, while reaffirming its overall business-to-busin…

1 year, 10 months ago

Marriott's Luxury Push, Airbnb's UK Expansion and Amtrak's Record

Marriott is expanding its luxury property portfolio, with over 260 developments in the pipeline, to appeal to affluent millennials and Gen Z traveler…

1 year, 10 months ago

Travel Tech Leaders' Hopes, TSA's Big Sunday and Saudi's Sports Push

Travel tech leaders are optimistic about the incoming Trump administration, expecting reduced AI regulation, potential federal privacy standards, and…

1 year, 10 months ago

Wyndham's Optimism, Southwest's Strong Bookings and Malaga's STR Crackdown

Episode Notes

Wyndham Hotels says it’s still seeing strong demand for leisure and business travel despite economic uncertainty, writes Senior Hospital…

1 year, 11 months ago

AI-Powered Travel Agent, Hilton's Mixed Fortunes and Boeing's Struggles

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Anthropic, a generative AI startup, has unveiled new tech that indicates how an AI-powered travel agent would look, writes Travel Techno…

1 year, 11 months ago

NYC's New Tourism Chief, IHG’s Growth and Cathay's ‘Mindblowing’ Cabin

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NYC Tourism + Conventions, the city’s destination marketing organization, announced on Tuesday it named Julie Coker as its next presiden…

1 year, 11 months ago

Rental Supply Slows, Saudis' Chinese Push and Sustainable Travel Woes

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The growth of U.S. vacation rental and short-term rental supply has been slowing down, a trend that will likely continue next year, repo…

1 year, 11 months ago

Uber + Expedia, Japan's Record and Cathay's New Suite

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Uber has explored buying the Expedia Group, according to a report this week in the Financial Times. It’s all speculation at this point, …

1 year, 11 months ago

Hotels' Optimism, Airbnb's Matchmaking and United's Earnings

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Hotel executives gathered at The Lodging Conference recently to discuss emerging trends in the industry. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean …

1 year, 11 months ago

Florida's New Campaign, Abu Dhabi's Sphere and Uber's New Service

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Visit Florida launched a new campaign this week to inform tourists much of the state is ready to welcome visitors after Hurricanes Helen…

1 year, 11 months ago