Podcast Episodes

Trivago Gets Harsh Reminder of Google Ads' Power

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Trivago opted not to join the advertising unit that Google…

3 years, 2 months ago

Marriott’s Push to Add Midscale Hotels

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The solid performance of Marriott’s premium hotels drove t…

3 years, 2 months ago

3 U.S. Cities Fight for the 2026 World Cup Final

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Soccer’s World Cup is coming to North America in 2026, but it’s uncertain where the final of the tournament will be held. Three U.S. cit…

3 years, 2 months ago

Google Is Ho-Hum About its Travel Business

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported a drop in profitability during the second quarter. That’s partly because the hot demand for its budget…

3 years, 2 months ago

Hilton Had a Very, Very Good Quarter

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Hilton is seeing no signs of a slowdown in travel demand. …

3 years, 2 months ago

Hilton’s Mega Ad Blitz: What Happened

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Hilton Worldwide launched a major international marketing …

3 years, 2 months ago

Sonder Unveils New Hotel Collection

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Travelers might be uncertain if Sonder is a short-term rental operator like Airbnb or a hotel operator. Now, the company is launching it…

3 years, 2 months ago

The Missing Piece for Full U.S. Tourism Industry Recovery

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Hotel companies will report earnings over the next several weeks. So what will industry insiders be paying close attention to? Senior Ho…

3 years, 2 months ago

North American World Cup Host Cities Need Money for Tourists

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Destinations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico are rampin…

3 years, 2 months ago

Free Airline Wi-Fi for Loyal Passengers Only

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The travel industry is continuing to make substantial progress in its recovery from the pandemic, but what challenges is it still facing…

3 years, 2 months ago