Hotels’ Loyalty Race, Amazon Alexa’s Upgrade and Southwest’s Big Change
On today’s podcast, we break down the hotel loyalty race, share Alexa’s new travel skills, and explain Southwest’s new booking partnerships.
Skift Daily Briefing
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Hyatt’s New Brand, Airlines’ Rollback Requests and Goa’s New Image
On today's podcast we talk about Hyatt's new brand, rolling back passenger protections, and Goa's tourism rebrand.
AI’s Risk to Travel, TUI’s Local Product and Qatar Airways’ AI Agent
On today’s podcast we unpack the impact AI on smartphones, TUI’s new local product, and Qatar Air’s new AI tool.
Choice Chooses Fancy, Spirit Exits Bankruptcy and Booking Boosts Revenues
On today’s podcast we explain why Choice is looking upscale, Spirit is exiting bankruptcy, and why AI doesn’t worry Booking.com.
JetBlue’s Loyalty Push, IHG’s Emissions Miss and MakeMyTrip’s Ambitions
On today’s podcast, we look at JetBlue’s partnership wishes, IHG’s emissions challenges, and MakeMyTrip’s superapp dreams.
IHG Buys Ruby, UK Green Fuel Dilemma and AmexGBT-CWT Merger
On today’s pod, we talk about IHG’s new acquisition, UK airlines’ fuel problem, and a nearing business travel mega merger.
Airport Lounge Exclusivity, TravelPerk’s Plans and Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ Hopes
In today’s briefing, we discuss the airport lounge arms race, TravelPerk’s new money, and Thailand’s TV hopes.
Expedia’s Strong Quarter, Hilton’s Optimism and Sustainability’s Price
On today’s podcast we discuss upbeat earnings reports from both Expedia and Hilton, as well as why one online travel CEO doesn’t think consumers will pay for greener trips.
NYC Short-Term Rentals, Disney Parks Growth and British Airways Loyalty
On today’s podcast we discuss the current state of short-term rentals in New York, Disney’s bet on growing tourism, and British Airway’s loyalty concessions.
Marriott’s Strategy, TripAdvisor’s Layoffs and Airlines’ EU Plea
On today’s podcast, we preview an exclusive interview with Marriott’s CEO, give insight into Tripadvisor layoffs, and explain why European airlines need help from the EU.