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Google’s AI Travel Tools, NYC’s Room Crunch and Air France’s Olympics Lounge

Today's podcast looks at Google's AI travel tools, New York City's room crunch, and an Olympics-aimed airport lounge.

Rashaad Jorden | 11 mins ago

Tourism

Indian Travelers Looking at Airlines, Hotels to Boost Sustainability – India Report

Indians are being more mindful of the impact of their journeys on the environment – and it is changing the way they live their everyday lives, according to a report from Booking.com. We look at some of the steps the government and industry are taking in response.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 hours ago

Indian Travelers Looking at Airlines, Hotels to Boost Sustainability – India Report

Daily Lodging Report

U.S. Investors Optimistic About the Hotel Market

A new survey indicates U.S. hotel investors are optimistic, with plans to increase investments, despite challenges like debt servicing and rising costs, favoring urban and leisure markets such as New York City, Miami, Charleston, and Boston.

9 hours ago

Airlines

American Airlines Cuts Outlook, Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja to Exit

Raja's departure comes as the airline has struggled to gain ground on its two major competitors.

Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat, Skift | 9 hours ago

American Airlines Cuts Outlook, Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja to Exit

Cruises

Booking Holdings’ Glenn Fogel Was the Highest-Paid Travel CEO

CEO pay versus performance: See the highest-paid travel bosses and how they scored on total returns for their shareholders.

Dennis Schaal | 10 hours ago

Booking Holdings’ Glenn Fogel Was the Highest-Paid Travel CEO

Hotels

NYC Hotel Rates Soar Amid Airbnb Crackdown and Migrant Policy

New York hotels have faced a price crunch after the city lost about 10% of its travel lodging supply between new restrictions on short-term rentals and a program to convert many hotels into shelter for migrants.

Sean O'Neill | 12 hours ago

NYC Hotel Rates Soar Amid Airbnb Crackdown and Migrant Policy

Airlines

Air France to Open Ultra-Exclusive Airport Lounge Ahead of the Olympics: Here’s a Look Inside

While first class airport check-in is nothing new, Air France is preparing to take the concept to the next level.

Gordon Smith | 15 hours ago

Air France to Open Ultra-Exclusive Airport Lounge Ahead of the Olympics: Here’s a Look Inside

Hotels

Oyo’s Fitch Rating Gets an Upgrade: What Led to the Change

This upgrade is a testament to Oyo's strengthening financial position and the broader positive trends within India's hospitality industry.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 15 hours ago

Oyo’s Fitch Rating Gets an Upgrade: What Led to the Change

Travel Technology

How Google’s AI Could Change Travel: 4 Projects For Apps, Airlines, and Hotels

Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.

Justin Dawes | 17 hours ago

How Google’s AI Could Change Travel: 4 Projects For Apps, Airlines, and Hotels

Daily Lodging Report

Accor Opens Its 700th Hotel in China

Accor has opened its 700th hotel in China, the Sofitel Shanghai North Bund, coinciding with the Sofitel brand's 60th anniversary and the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.

19 hours ago

Airline Weekly

Europe’s Walmart in the Sky

Three of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and successful airlines reported earnings last week. Ireland’s Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, and India’s IndiGo are all playing at the top of their game.

1 day ago
Europe’s Walmart in the Sky