2025 › January

Today’s episode discusses the recovery of global tourism, Hopper’s possible IPO, and the impact of Trump’s orders on tourism.

India has the resources, diversity, and ambition to be a global tourism leader. But to reach its true potential, it must address its challenges head-on, ensuring the world sees not just its barriers.

India is a major source of tourists for Southeast Asia, but there’s a real need for those countries to return the favor and help boost tourism to India as well.

President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders signals a potentially turbulent era for the travel industry. From tightened border controls to environmental rollbacks, these early moves could reshape U.S. tourism. 

There would be puts and takes involved in any Hopper IPO. Its youthful audience and fintech products are advantages. But what would happen if Expedia decided to remove its hotel supply again?

The order, though it has been criticized by some, is unlikely to have a major financial impact on the travel industry. Fewer than 17,000 people a year use the marker on their passports, one estimate showed.

Although the global travel industry's recovery is still uneven, finally hitting pre-Covid tourism numbers is a critical milestone.

Many global travel brands have aligned their climate targets with the Paris Agreement. The U.S. exit from the pact may not change that.

"Enhanced screening and vetting" could slow progress that's been made on clearing visa backlogs — a critical step for increasing travel to the U.S.

Alaska may be open to drilling, but that doesn't mean oil and gas companies think it's worth the cost.