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Podcasts
Flight Emissions Data Is Everywhere – Is it Having an Impact?
When Travalyst and its partners release information on what they have learned from this, it could offer valuable insights into how emissions transparency influences traveler choices.
Italy’s Overtourism Campaign, Trump’s Student Visa Rules and Ritz-Carlton’s New Cruise Ship
On today’s pod we look at Italy’s push to expand tourists’ bucket lists, Trump’s student social media interrogations, and Ritz-Carlton’s latest yacht.
Spirit’s JetBlue Complaint, Carnival’s Splashy Marketing and Antarctica’s Climate Risks
On today's pod we look at Spirit's pushback on JetBlue's new beau, Carnival's marketing success, and the influencers threatening Antarctica.
AI Is Changing the Game for Travel Startups — Here’s What Excites Amex Ventures Most
The managing director of Amex Ventures explains investments in Mindtrip, Boom Supersonic, and how he thinks about investing in the travel space.
Boeing’s Political Cash, Bhutan’s Crypto Tourism and U.S. Flight Spending
For Friday’s podcast we count up Boeing’s lobbying dollars, look at Bhutan’s crypto push, and add up flight bookings in the U.S.
Brand USA’s Challenges, Hotel Immigration Crackdown and Air India’s Schedule Changes
On today’s pod we talk to Brand USA’s CEO, look at the immigration crackdown’s effect on hotels, and hear about Air India’s cutbacks.
Iceland’s Glaciers Are Shrinking: What’s the Risk to Tourism?
Instead of just watching glaciers vanish, Iceland's tourism sector should start preparing now for a future where they no longer exist.
A Google Hotels Threat, JetBlue Cost Cutting and Dual-Brand Hotels
For today’s episode we look at threats to Google Travel, more hotels with a dual identity, and JetBlue’s money woes.
U.S. Travel Slump, Accor Taps Mbappé and Airbus’ Orders
On today’s pod we look at good tourism news everywhere but the U.S., Accor’s bet on Mbappe’s appeal, and Airbus’ activity at the Paris Air Show.