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Travel in the Ozempic Era

Today's podcast looks at travel in the age of Ozempic, Amazon's AI tools for the travel industry, and Virgin's test run of long-haul sustainable flights.

Travel in the Ozempic Era

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Saudi Snaps Up 10% Ownership of London Heathrow Airport

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will acquire a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe. Saudi is buying the share off of Ferrovial of Spain, while Paris-based Ardian will acquire 15 percent in a deal worth £2.37 billion ($3 billion) The deal is being made by the Public Investment Fund, known as…

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Siranna: Saudi Arabia’s Idea of a Boutique Hotel

Saudi Arabia's ambitious mega-development Neom continues to announce small boutique hotels. With more than half a trillion dollars at its disposal, Neom could build the biggest hotels in the world, but, for now, is opting to unveil properties no more than 100 keys in size. Siranna is the latest. A 65-room hotel with 35 residences…

Tourism

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

The issue of long wait times for U.S. visas, particularly for Indian applicants, stands out amidst the overall increase in U.S. visa applications and issuances.

U.S. Embassy Issues Record Visas, Extended Wait Times Persist: India Report

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is confident in his efforts to return the airline to solid financial ground next year.

Virgin Atlantic CEO Focused on Return to Profitability in 2024

Daily Lodging Report

Margaritaville Announces Plans for New All-Inclusive Resort

Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced plans to debut the newest all-inclusive resort under the Island Reserve Inclusive Collection: Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. 

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IDEAS: Destination Canada Wants You to Learn How to Winter the Canadian Way in New Campaign

Destination Canada has joined forces with Nicole Byer, host of the Netflix show 'Nailed It!', on a series of short videos designed to teach viewers 'how to winter the Canadian way.’ https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0PWUSVvx7x/ The campaign is made up of four short videos, which sees Byer in a series of humorous sketches and locations as she shares…

Travel Technology

Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS

It is becoming more clear that streamlined customer service is one of the biggest immediate opportunities for generative AI in the travel industry.

Amazon’s New AI Tools for Travel: How Delta, IHG, and Others Are Using AWS

Tourism

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Amsterdam is struggling to shake off its historic image of the city where everything goes.

Amsterdam’s ‘Stay Away’ Ads Didn’t Deter Partiers. Now What?

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Pressures UK for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

Sometimes you need a big, audacious stunt to garner support for sought-after climate policy.

Virgin Atlantic Pressures UK for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

Short-Term Rentals

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims

The proposed legislation uses the carrot and stick approach to secure long-term housing from short-term rentals.

Maui Mulls Short-Term Rental Tax Changes to Aid Displaced Wildfire Victims