Too-Hot Eiffel Tower, Brand USA Budget Anxieties and a Scrapped Climate Fee
On today's pod we're talking about an overheated Europe, Brand USA's funding threat, and Sweden's questionable fee rollback.
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Hyatt’s $2B Flip, Six Senses Shake-Up and Europe’s Heatwave Havoc
For today’s pod we look at Hyatt’s Playa Hotels real estate play, leadership moves at Six Senses, and Europe’s brutal summer heat.
One Clever Hotel Ad, A Resort Brand’s Climate Warning and Avoiding AI Hype
On today’s pod we talk about Ritz-Carlton’s award winning video, Iberostar’s climate concerns, and lessons on AI from startup investors.
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.
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.
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.
Airbnb’s Poaching Experiences, IHG’s U.S. Bounce and Meliá’s Expansion Plans
For today’s pod we look at Airbnb’s aggressive expansion approach, IHG’s good news in the U.S., and Melia’s equally good news about Mediterranean numbers.