AI Is Changing the Game for Travel Startups — Here’s What Excites Amex Ventures Most
The managing director of Amex Ventures explains investments in Mindtrip, Boom Supersonic, and how he thinks about investing in the travel space.
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Boeing’s Political Cash, Bhutan’s Crypto Tourism and U.S. Flight Spending
For Friday’s podcast we count up Boeing’s lobbying dollars, look at Bhutan’s crypto push, and add up flight bookings in the U.S.
Brand USA’s Challenges, Hotel Immigration Crackdown and Air India’s Schedule Changes
On today’s pod we talk to Brand USA’s CEO, look at the immigration crackdown’s effect on hotels, and hear about Air India’s cutbacks.
Iceland’s Glaciers Are Shrinking: What’s the Risk to Tourism?
Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist.
A Google Hotels Threat, JetBlue Cost Cutting and Dual-Brand Hotels
For today’s episode we look at threats to Google Travel, more hotels with a dual identity, and JetBlue’s money woes.
U.S. Travel Slump, Accor Taps Mbappé and Airbus’ Orders
On today’s pod we look at good tourism news everywhere but the U.S., Accor’s bet on Mbappe’s appeal, and Airbus’ activity at the Paris Air Show.
Tripadvisor Is Turning 25. Here’s What Its CEO Says About Its Future
Tripadvisor has come a long way in 25 years, but CEO Matt Goldberg did a lot more than just reflect on the past in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Almosafer CEO: Saudi Travel’s Growth, the IPO, Middle East’s Most Profitable Route
Global awareness of Saudi Arabia has grown significantly due to high-profile events. But there are challenges to building a travel business in the country.
Airbnb’s Poaching Experiences, IHG’s U.S. Bounce and Meliá’s Expansion Plans
For today’s pod we look at Airbnb’s aggressive expansion approach, IHG’s good news in the U.S., and Melia’s equally good news about Mediterranean numbers.
Marriott’s Mid-Market Push, Apple’s Travel Updates and Google’s AI Tools
On today’s pod we look at Marriott’s cheaper room push, Apple’s new tools for travelers, and Google’s rapidly changing marketing landscape.