Travel Innovators, Parks Vs. Overtourism and China’s Senior Travelers
Today's podcast looks at summer’s travel innovators, overtourism in U.S. national parks, and free-spending older Chinese tourists.
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India’s Tourism Boom: Middle Class Drives Surge, Global Brands and Hotels Pivot
India's travel and tourism sector is witnessing a boom. But making the most of it will need smart ideas and investments. The next few years will show how well global and local companies can seize this chance.
Labor Day Surge, Middle East Bump, and Amex GBT and AI
Today's podcast looks at a Labor Day travel boom, using AI to support business travel, and a surge in Middle East tourism.
The State of Travel: Hotels and Online Travel
The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for hotels and online travel agencies, but the challenges for those sectors are far from over — especially with the threat of a recession still looming.
Biz Class Bookings, Viking’s Earnings and Small Meetings Boom
Today's podcast looks at hotels' new business travel workaround, Viking's strong path to 2025, and industry accommodations for a boom in smaller-scale meetings and events.
Hotel Loyalty Rankings, Visit Florida’s LGBTQ Snub and VRBO’s New Campaign
Today's podcast looks at who's winning the hotel loyalty race, who VRBO is targeting in its latest ads, and how Visit Florida's website change will affect its relationship with the LGBTQ community.
Hyatt Buys Standard, Shakira Pitches Despegar and Hotel Loyalty Licensing
Today's podcast looks at Hyatt’s purchased of Standard, what new loyalty branding deals look like, and Shakira’s role pitching Despegar.
Marriott-Sonder Deal, Mallorca and Short-Term Rentals and Most Connected Airports
Today's podcast looks at Marriott's partnership with Sonder, Mallorca's short-term rental shrinkage, and the airports with the most non-stop destinations.
What’s Driving India’s Surge in Global Travel Influence?
The younger generation in India are increasingly embracing an aspirational lifestyle that places a premium on travel and new experiences. This trend has led to a significant increase in first-time international travelers.
How to Become a Travel Industry CEO
We frequently discuss CEOs in the travel industry, but what is their world really like? And what makes a successful CEO in the travel industry? Erik Blachford discusses that and more in this episde of the Skift Travel Podcast.