AI Smarts & Star Power: How Booking.com and Dubai Are Shaping Travel
From Booking.com's multi-model AI strategy to Dubai’s Gen Z-targeted campaign with Millie Bobby Brown, this episode explores how travel brands are redefining tech and marketing to stay ahead in a shif...
15 Apr 20253min
Direct Booking Comeback & the Bold Moves in Vacation Rentals
Hotels are using identity marketing to reduce OTA dependence and reclaim direct bookings, while Casago’s surprising bid for Vacasa sparks debate on investment strategies. Hear how industry leaders are...
14 Apr 20252min
Monetisation and Sustainability in the Spotlight
Short-term rental operators are exploring new revenue streams beyond bookings while facing mounting pressure to track emissions. In this episode, we break down key findings from Phocuswright and Skift...
11 Apr 20252min
AI, Visual Search & Travel’s Shaky Corporate Forecast
Delta reports stalled business travel as tariff uncertainty shakes confidence, while AI-driven visual search tools reshape how travelers explore destinations—signaling major shifts in both booking beh...
10 Apr 20252min
Airbnb's Loyalty Play & America's Tourism Tensions
Airbnb quietly launches a loyalty loop through HotelTonight, offering users 10% credit toward future stays. At the same time, international visits to the U.S. are dropping amid rising geopolitical ten...
9 Apr 20252min
Battle of the Billboards & The Global Ripple of U.S. Tariffs
Savvy takes a bold shot at Vrbo and Airbnb with cheeky billboards, while the travel industry braces for impact from sweeping new U.S. tariffs. From marketing stunts to global shake-ups—here’s what it ...
8 Apr 20253min
Travel in Turbulence: AI Innovation and Global Uncertainty Collide
As U.S. policy shifts stir recession fears, travel demand stays strong in emerging markets. Meanwhile, AI is bridging insight and action across the industry. We explore the resilience of global travel...
7 Apr 20254min
Tariffs, Tech, and Travel Trends: Vrbo’s AI Leap and Wall Street Woes
Vrbo ramps up AI-driven promotions and quality control while tariffs shake the global travel market. Expedia’s rental brand sharpens personalization, and Skift lowers 2025 travel growth forecasts as s...
4 Apr 20253min
