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Business Travel

Navan Implements Layoffs in Attempt at Profitability

Today's podcast looks at layoffs by Navan, the banning of airlines ads, and a mental health crisis for airline pilots.

Justin Dawes | 59 mins ago

Navan Implements Layoffs in Attempt at Profitability

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb’s C-Suite Shuffle

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's new CFO, Selina's restructuring, and how a merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian would play out.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 day ago

Airbnb’s C-Suite Shuffle

Airlines

What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger

Today's podcast looks at the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Air combo, American Air's tussle with travel agents, and an investment in Travelport.

Sean O'Neill | 2 days ago

What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger

Airlines

American Airlines’ Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi

Today's podcast looks at Wi-Fi on American Airlines, changes to Hyatt's loyalty program, and a multiyear deal between Trip.com Group and AWS.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

American Airlines’ Smaller Planes Get Bigger Wi-Fi

Tourism

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.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

Travel in the Ozempic Era

Hotels

U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming

Today's podcast looks at U.S. visa wait times, Dolly Parton's new hotel, and a Canadian airline team-up.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 week ago

U.S. Visitor Visa Demands Are Still Overwhelming

Hotels

Wyndham Says ‘No’ to Choice, Again

Today's podcast discusses pilot mental health, Wyndham's Choice rejection, and Trip.com’s strong earnings.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Wyndham Says ‘No’ to Choice, Again

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Brace for Massive Thanksgiving

Today's podcast discusses Thanksgiving travel in the U.S., climate change and tourism marketing, and Vietnam's welcome to Indian tourists.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

U.S. Airlines Brace for Massive Thanksgiving

Airlines

U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Tourism

UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists

Today's podcast discusses Chinese tourists in the UK, Etihad's growth plans, and Japan's efforts to meant tourism demands.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 weeks ago

UK Faces the Slow Return of Chinese Tourists