Podcast Episodes

How Marriott and IHG Will Grow in Europe

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Marriott and IHG have each announced plans to add 100 hotels to their portfolio in Europe, reports Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neil…

2 years, 5 months ago

Tripadvisor Faces Important Questions

Ben Drew recently announced he’s stepping down as Viator president. Executive Editor Dennis Schaal explores what that means for Viator’s parent compa…

2 years, 5 months ago

Delta Comes Out of the Gate Strong

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Delta Air Lines posted a first-quarter profit in what’s normally a sluggish period for airlines — in part due to a rebound in business t…

2 years, 5 months ago

The Big Hotel CEOs Saw $50+ Million Packages in 2023

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Several major hotel CEOs took home more money in 2023 than they did the previous year. Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O’Neill provides i…

2 years, 5 months ago

Michelin Unveils New Hotel Rating System

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Michelin is rolling out a new hotel rating system worldwide this year. The company has already awarded 24 French hotels its highest rati…

2 years, 5 months ago

Solar Eclipse's Impact on Airlines

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The total eclipse that will pass diagonally across the U.S. next week is expected to boost tourism in dozens of cities. So how will it i…

2 years, 6 months ago

Brand USA Names New CEO

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Brand USA will have a new president and CEO soon. NYC Tourism + Conventions CEO Fred Dixon will lead the U.S.’ destination marketing org…

2 years, 6 months ago

Concur Co-Founder Acquires Direct Travel

Steve Singh, co-founder of travel expense management company Concur, and four firms have acquired corporate travel agency Direct Travel, writes Trave…

2 years, 6 months ago

Travel Metasearch's Big Issues

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Travel metasearch sites, which enable consumers to compare hotel or flight prices from multiple vendors simultaneously, had been thrivin…

2 years, 6 months ago

Airbnb Makes Changes to Its Cancellation Policies

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Airbnb will introduce a new cancellation policy in June that will cover weather-related disruptions, reports Executive Editor Dennis Sch…

2 years, 6 months ago