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Budget Brands Lift Choice Hotels Despite Slowdown Fears

Choice Hotels' budget travel business is booming, even as the company joins rivals in tempering expectations for 2025.
08/05/2025 09:01:38

Full Agenda Overview for the Skift Data + AI Summit Next Month

The second annual Skift Data + AI Summit on June 4 in New York City features a packed agenda exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming travel — from personalized search and guest loyalty to smarter operations and creative marketing.
08/05/2025 08:58:17

Sphere Entertainment's Future Venues: Smaller, Cheaper, Faster

James Dolan's Sphere Entertainment Co. posted yet another three months of losses. Growth is still his number one goal, so he's going to make future Spheres smaller and cheaper.
08/05/2025 08:21:13

IHG: U.S. ‘Broadly Flat’, China a Drag – But Keeps Profit Target

IHG is seeing the same soft trends as other hotel groups, but it's holding onto its profit target.
08/05/2025 07:51:44

Saudi's Boutique Group CEO Targets 2026 for First Luxury Palace Hotel

The group has yet to open a hotel, but the new CEO says he's confident in the rollout plan.
08/05/2025 04:27:41

IndiGo CEO on India-Pakistan Crisis, UK Trade Deal, and New Partnerships

There’s rarely a quiet moment for IndiGo’s energetic chief executive, but Pieter Elbers has even more on his plate than usual.
08/05/2025 04:08:36

Google's AI Travel Ads, Abu Dhabi's Disneyland and Trump Campaign's Hotel Expenses

For today's podcast we look at Google's travel ads in AI tools, the new Disney destination, and what the Trump campaign spent on hotels.
08/05/2025 00:46:15

United and American Pull Delhi Routes Amid Sudden India‑Pakistan Airspace Clash

With key airports closed and flights canceled, the worry now is how far the disruption could spread — and how long it might last.
07/05/2025 20:00:00

Google Places Travel Ads in Startup AI Search Engine Results

This is the first time that the public can see Google testing ads for the future of AI-generated search results.
07/05/2025 11:07:36

Make Alcatraz a Prison Again? The Impact on San Francisco’s Iconic Tour

Trips to Alcatraz represent big business for San Francisco-based tour operators, so they're paying close attention to President Trump's plan.
07/05/2025 10:23:20