Podcasts
Trump Travel, Junk Fees and a Saudi World Cup
Today's podcast looks what travel leaders' think of Trump, what's next for junk fees, and how the World Cup could impact Saudi tourism.
Elizabeth Casolo
Podcasts
Travel’s Biggest Megatrends for 2025
Today's podcast looks at quiet luxury, hotels' upgraded booking technologies, and the popularity of cooler destinations.
Podcasts
Cruises’ Private Destinations, Flattening Food Cultures and Hilton in Asia
Today's podcast looks at the rise of private destinations, tourism's impact on food culture, and Hilton's investment in Asia Pacific.
Experiences
Live Tourism, Southwest’s Resilience and Boeing’s Rejection
Today's podcast looks at live tourism, Southwest's positive outlook, and Boeing's setback.
Airlines
Southwest’s Game of Catch-Up: What’s Next After Elliott Settlement?
Southwest had a rough going over the past few months, but CEO Bob Jordan says he has a plan. The Southwest experience may not look too different from other airlines.
Business Travel
Short-Term Rentals Haven’t Fully Caught On for Business Travel, but They’re Getting There
The uptake of vacation rentals for business travel depends on proving safety and reliability to road warriors and travel managers.
Short-Term Rentals
These Markets Could Drive Vacation Rental Growth
Texas could be the future of the vacation rental market.
Short-Term Rentals
HomeAway Co-Founder on Individual Hosts vs. Pros and Why He Doesn’t Use Airbnb or Vrbo
HomeAway Co-founder Carl Shepherd thinks the vacation rental industry isn’t doing enough for individual hosts.
Travel Technology
What It Means To Add Expedia’s Travel Assistant Romie to Your Group Chat
You can invite generative AI assistant Romie to join your travel-planning group chat. It’s too early to tell if it will be a welcome guest.
Tourism
Most Travel Spending Is Close to Home, Despite ‘Revenge Travel’ Boom
Travelers may be catching up on international trips, but the pandemic set a precedent for exploring close by.