Google’s AI Travel Tools, NYC’s Room Crunch and Air France’s Olympics Lounge
Today's podcast looks at Google's AI travel tools, New York City's room crunch, and an Olympics-aimed airport lounge.
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Ryanair Earnings and U.S. Summer Trends
In part one of this Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss the latest earnings from low-cost giant Ryanair. In part two, our focus turns to the upcoming summer travel season and what it means for the big U.S. airlines.
Is Google Killing Online Travel?
"The relationship between Google and the OTAs — it’s a symbiotic one. It’s a complex one. You could even say it’s a little bit abusive."
AI Travel Planning, Chase Travel’s Growth and IndiGo’s New Biz Class
Today's podcast looks at AI trip planning, Chase's growing travel business, and IndiGo's business class growth.
Airbnb Prices, Southwest on Google Flights, and Scandinavian Summers
Today's podcast looks at Airbnb prices, summer travel in Scandinavia, and booking Southwest on Google Flights.
TBO Tek’s Mega IPO, Air India-Vistara Merger and Visa Waiver Extensions
Catch up on the latest travel headlines out of India on this week’s podcast.
5 Countries With Booming Tourism Industries
Today's podcast looks at emergent tourism destinations, Four Seasons' remote gamble, and an airport slot battle in Washington, D.C.
Marriott and Hilton Compete Over Hotel Fees
Today's podcast looks at Marriott and Hilton's franchise fee battle, Skift's take on Google's latest AI tools, and Spirit's latest strategy for profitability.
Corporate and International Travel Drove Earnings This Quarter
Companies across the travel industry have recently reported earnings, and we discuss what stood out among airlines and hotels in this week's Skift Travel Podcast.
Airlines Get a Boost From Business Travel’s Comeback
Today's podcast looks at aviation's surprise boost, Chase's new perk, and Saudi Arabia's luxury focus.