Weaving Data, Travel, and Social: Hotels, Penn Station, and TikTok Bookings
In this episode, we explore how hotels are boosting profits with data-driven strategies, New York’s Penn Station prepares for a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, and TikTok teams up with Booking.com to m...
29 Aug 20253min
Frontier, Spirit, and OTAs: Airline Rivalries and the Rise of Direct Hotel Bookings
In this episode, we’re tracking the latest in travel: Frontier expands into Spirit’s top routes, Ryanair strengthens ties with Booking, and flight attendants push for fair pay—while hotels in Europe i...
28 Aug 20253min
U.S. Hotel Market Sees Growth While AI Travel Startups Gain Momentum
In this episode, we’re keeping an eye on the travel industry: U.S. hotel transactions grew modestly in the first half of 2025, led by luxury and urban markets, while London-based startup Holiwise rais...
27 Aug 20253min
Hotel Industry Moves Forward: Executive Appointments and AI Data Challenges
In this episode, we explore the latest in the hotel industry, from Hotel Equities’ key executive appointments and major property developments to the challenges AI faces in navigating messy travel data...
26 Aug 20253min
Shaping the Future of Travel: Insights from Skift Global Forum and Webjet’s Expansion
In this episode, we take you inside the travel industry’s most influential moments — from the behind-the-scenes orchestration of the Skift Global Forum, where candid conversations and innovative ideas...
25 Aug 20252min
Canada’s Hotels Thrive Amid Record Occupancy and Rising Travel Costs
In this episode, we explore how Canada’s hotel industry is seeing its highest occupancy since 2019 while the travel sector faces rising customer acquisition costs. From record bookings and luxury hote...
22 Aug 20252min
Airlines Innovate: Vacation Packages, Loyalty Experiences, and Smarter Travel
In this episode, we explore how Southwest Airlines is shaking up travel with its new Getaways vacation packages, while Alaska Air Group and Way are redefining loyalty with curated experiences—showing ...
21 Aug 20252min
From Private Clubs to AI-Powered Pricing: Navigating Hospitality Trends, Investments, and Travel Innovation
In this episode, we dive into the latest in travel and hospitality, covering Soho House going private, shifting hotel investments, the real climate impact of long-haul flights, and how Aloja’s AI-driv...
20 Aug 20252min
