Too-Hot Eiffel Tower, Brand USA Budget Anxieties and a Scrapped Climate Fee
On today's pod we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback.
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Hyatt’s $2B Flip, Six Senses Shake-Up and Europe’s Heatwave Havoc
For today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s Playa Hotels real estate play, leadership moves at Six Senses, and Europe’s brutal summer heat.
One Clever Hotel Ad, A Resort Brand’s Climate Warning and Avoiding AI Hype
On today’s pod we talk about Ritz-Carlton’s award winning video, Iberostar’s climate concerns, and lessons on AI from startup investors.
3 Travel Startup Investors Warn Founders Not to Fall for AI Hype
AI may provide new tools to help solve problems, but that doesn't change what travel tech investors are looking for in startup founders.
Flight Emissions Data Is Everywhere – Is it Having an Impact?
When Travalyst and its partners release information on what they have learned from this, it could offer valuable insights into how emissions transparency influences traveler choices.
Italy’s Overtourism Campaign, Trump’s Student Visa Rules and Ritz-Carlton’s New Cruise Ship
On today’s pod we look at Italy’s push to expand tourists’ bucket lists, Trump’s student social media interrogations, and Ritz-Carlton’s latest yacht.
Spirit’s JetBlue Complaint, Carnival’s Splashy Marketing and Antarctica’s Climate Risks
On today's pod we look at Spirit's pushback on JetBlue's new beau, Carnival's marketing success, and the influencers threatening Antarctica.
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.
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.