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World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans

Today's podcast looks at early World Cup losses, Disney’s park dependence, and the Gulf’s coming unified visa.

World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans

Airlines

What’s Driving International Gains For Indian Airlines? – India Report

There has been a surge in international travel among Indians, powered by increase in spending power. Indian airlines, to serve this growth in demand, are expanding their operations.

What’s Driving International Gains For Indian Airlines? – India Report

Airlines

Automatic Refunds Makes It Into FAA Bill After Much Debate

The Senate Commerce Committee added a provision that would let customers receive automatic refunds whenever flights are significantly delayed or canceled.

Automatic Refunds Makes It Into FAA Bill After Much Debate

Business Travel

World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

The visitor profile for World Cup 2026 is trending toward corporate group travelers. Individual tourists are being left out.

World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

Daily Lodging Report

Marriott Vacations Beats First-Quarter Estimates

Marriott Vacations exceeded first quarter 2024 expectations, with steady EBITDA performance and a large share buyback, despite underwhelming results in its core Vacation Ownership segment.

Business Travel

Amex Global Business Travel Sees Big Gains From Tech Customers

Big companies are on the move again, but the business travel growth engine — small- to medium-sized businesses — took a step back because of high interest rates and inflation.

Amex Global Business Travel Sees Big Gains From Tech Customers

Hotels

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

The timeshare company wants to put the Maui wildfires in the rearview mirror. Sluggish demand and a tight labor market in the area impacted by the fires have slowed its post-pandemic momentum.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks: Strong Attendance But Signs of a Reset

Theme park attendance is normalizing after record highs, but Disney eyes cruises as a major growth area with heavy investment planned.

Disney Theme Parks: Strong Attendance But Signs of a Reset

Tourism

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift? 

A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift? 

Hotels

8 Italian Hotels Get Michelin’s Top ‘Key’ Rating

Michelin has bestowed its coveted "keys" upon a select handful of hotels, ranging from cliffside hideaways to palatial pads.

8 Italian Hotels Get Michelin’s Top ‘Key’ Rating

Tourism

Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th

The Maldivian tourism minister's plea to Indian visitors highlights the critical role tourism plays in the country's economic framework. It also speaks volumes about India's outbound tourism potential.

Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th