Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHyatt Buys Standard, Shakira Pitches Despegar and Hotel Loyalty Licensing
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Hyatt announced plans on Tuesday to buy the five brands owned by Standard International, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill.…
2 years, 1 month ago
Marriott-Sonder Deal, Mallorca and Short-Term Rentals and Most-Connected Airports
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Marriott International and Sonder Holdings have signed a 20-year strategic licensing deal, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neil…
2 years, 1 month ago
350+ Travel Stats, Booking Vs. Expedia and Nashville's Edge
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The Skift Research team on Thursday unveiled its State of Travel 2024 report, a 400-page document with over 350 slides on industry perfo…
2 years, 1 month ago
Fake Travel Reviews, Southwest Threat and Answering for AI
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Travel executives still believe artificial intelligence will transform the industry — even if it’s taking longer than expected. Travel T…
2 years, 1 month ago
Delta’s Free Wi-Fi, Paris Luxury Boost and Inspirato’s Layoffs
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Delta Air Lines is launching free onboard Wi-Fi across its global network in the next several months. So how will Delta handle the compl…
2 years, 1 month ago
Disney's Ambitions, India’s Boom and Timeshares' Retreat
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Disney has unveiled expansion plans for its parks, cruise line and digital platforms, writes Travel Experiences Reporter Jesse Chase-Lub…
2 years, 1 month ago
Expedia's Win, Delta's Pushback and Tripadvisor's Challenge
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Expedia Group — like several other major travel brands — has seen “softening” travel demand recently, but it registered growth in severa…
2 years, 1 month ago
Hilton Slows, Disney Softens and Maui Recovers
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Hilton has raised its forecast for a profit this year. However, the company believes the post-Covid travel surge is cooling off — especi…
2 years, 1 month ago
Airbnb’s Slow Growth, IHG’s Good Growth and Travel’s Recession Worries
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Airbnb’s second-quarter earnings revealed the company’s growth slowed down in several key areas, writes Executive Editor Dennis Schaal.
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2 years, 1 month ago
Recession Impact, CrowdStrike’s Defense and AI Vs. Travel Agents
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July’s weaker-than-expected job growth sparked a selloff in global financial markets and raised concerns about a recession. Editor-in-Ch…
2 years, 1 month ago