Micro-Holidays and Airbnb's New Offerings Drive Growth in Travel
In this episode, we explore Airbnb’s successful new Services and Experiences verticals, expanding into AI and loyalty programs. Meanwhile, India’s Independence Day weekend sees a rise in short getaway...
7 Aug 20252min
U.S. Visa Changes, Oyo's Expansion, and Cryptocurrency's Role in Travel
In this episode, we discuss the U.S.'s new visa bond requirements, Oyo's strategic acquisition of MadeComfy to expand into Australia and New Zealand, and the growing role of stablecoins in travel paym...
6 Aug 20253min
Oyo Expands into Australia with MadeComfy Acquisition, While Travel Industry Faces Urgent Climate Accountability Challenges
In this episode, we discuss Oyo's acquisition of MadeComfy to expand into Australia and New Zealand, alongside the travel industry's need for urgent climate accountability through integrated carbon of...
5 Aug 20252min
Travel Industry Trends: Deal Activity Decline & PriceLabs' New Dynamic Min Stay Feature
In this episode, we saw an 8% in H1 2025, with Asia-Pacific showing growth. Notable hotel moves include the Westin Cincinnati acquisition. PriceLabs launched Dynamic Min Stay to optimize occupancy and...
4 Aug 20253min
The Future of Travel: AI’s Revolution in the Industry
This week, we explore the growing influence of AI in travel, with insights from Emilie Dumont of Digitrips and Rajnish Kumar of Ixigo on how AI is reshaping travel planning, content creation, and cust...
1 Aug 20253min
Navigating the Future of Travel: AI, Interest Media, and Sustainable Tourism
In this episode, we explore the rise of "interest media," where travel brands harness personalized content driven by algorithms to target specific passions. We also discuss Norway’s new emissions rule...
31 Juli 20252min
From AI to Evermore: How Booking and Dart Are Redefining Travel
Booking Holdings posts strong Q2 results, powered by AI and connected trip loyalty. Meanwhile, Dart’s Evermore resort in Orlando blends hotels and rentals into a new group-first hospitality model. Two...
30 Juli 20253min
Airbnb’s Pop-Up Host Strategy & Burnout-Proofing the Meetings Industry
Airbnb targets overlooked host types with flexible, part-time options in its latest ad push. Meanwhile, event planners are fighting burnout with smarter boundaries and self-care. We explore how both i...
29 Juli 20253min
