Airbnb’s Growth Strategy, Las Vegas’ Sports Tourism and Dubai’s Rebrand
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism.
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Online Passport Renewal, Booking Vs. Airbnb and Tripadvisor and Direct Bookings
Today's podcast looks at easier U.S. passport renewals, Booking's growing short-term rental business, and Tripadvisor's rethink of that same sector.
Air India-Vistara Merger: Strategic Win or Tata’s Gamble?
While the merger is a necessary step to consolidate Tata Group’s airline assets, Air India faces stiff competition on both the international and domestic fronts. Its ability to overhaul operations, modernize services, and win back market share will determine whether it can compete effectively against heavyweights like Emirates and the ever-dominant Indigo.
Travel’s New Investors, United’s China Concerns and Hotels’ Unruly Guests
Today's podcast looks at a new travel tech investment powerhouse, United's China strategy, and unruly hotel guests that ruin things for everybody else.
The Most Powerful People in Travel – Skift Travel Podcast
How do you measure power and influence? We discuss our process on this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Google’s Best Travel App, NYC Hotel Protest and Blue Lagoon Tourism
Today's podcast looks at Google Wallet's latest rollout, labor controversy in New York City's hotels, and the rebound of Iceland's Blue Lagoon.
Travel’s Powerful Women, Airbnb’s Experiences Reboot and Saudi’s Tourism Numbers
Today's podcast looks at 25 women making waves in travel, Airbnb's new experiences reboot, and where Saudi's visitors—and their money—are coming from.
Rome Vs. Overtourism, Southwest Chair Resigns and 3 Big Travel Insights
Today's podcast looks at Rome's tourism overload, Southwest's investor challenges, and three key travel insights.
Apple’s New iPhones, Greece vs. Overtourism and Travel’s Popular Experiences
Today's podcast looks at what the new iPhone offers travelers, how Greece is tackling over tourism, and ranking top travel experiences.
The Great Digital Shift of India’s Road Transport
To meet the demands of India’s mobile-first consumer economy, the ground transportation sector is undergoing a significant digitization boom. A shift that reflects broader trends in how people prefer to navigate their journeys.