Paris Olympics’ Non-Bump, a 17-Hour Flight and Marriott’s Biz Travel Portal
Today's podcast looks at the Olympics' small foreign impact, new routes from Perth to Paris, and Marriott's new online travel booking tool.
Podcasts
What the Extravagant Ambani Wedding Says About Indian Event Tourism
Indians love to say ‘I do’ in style, sparing no expense for the event of a lifetime!
Boeing’s Guilty Plea, Airbnb’s Olympics Pitch and Questioning Carbon Offsets
Today's podcast looks at Boeing's guilty plea, Airbnb's Olympics tourism angle, and the trouble with carbon offsets.
For Airline Weekly Subscribers
Air France’s Olympic Headache
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat examine why this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are likely to be a financial drag on Air France.
Summer’s Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets
Mid-sized cities are becoming the new hotspots for July 4th getaways.
Business Travel Bounce, American Air’s Eco-Jet Order and ESPN’s Experiences Entry
Today's podcast looks at business travel’s health, American Airlines’ plane order, and ESPN’s entry into experiences.
Why There Are No Direct Flights Connecting India and China
Not only are there no China-India direct flights, Chinese nationals have also reported facing difficulties while applying for an Indian visa.
Oneworld’s New CEO, Mount Fuji’s New Fee and Indian Wedding Spending
Today's podcast looks at the outlook of oneworld alliance, Japan's new trail limits, and the scale of Indian wedding spending.
Skift Meetings
How Meeting Professionals International’s Event Planner Plans Events
As the senior director of events for Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Melinda Burdette oversees the association’s annual meetings. She joined the Skift Meetings podcast this week.
For Airline Weekly Subscribers
More Headwinds for Southwest Airlines
In part one, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss why Southwest has cut its revenue outlook so drastically for the current quarter. In part two, we take stock for our Airline Weekly mid-year review, and ask what the coming six months could hold.