Podcasts about Business travel

Send a textWelcome to the What's Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 8 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:United & JetBlue expand Blue Sky partnershipNorth American On-Time performance reboundsAir Canada reports record Q4 and strong year resultsExpedia Group leans into AI and direct booking growthUnited to acquire O'Hare Gates from SpiritEurope's Entry/Exit System causes airport delaysAir Transat exits U.S. market due to demand dropNavan Study highlights transparency challengesIxigo launches airport cab serviceSouthwest rolls out Starlink WiFi Uber expands Autonomous Vehicle rolloutAmadeus to decommission self-service developer portalOTAs gain share in Tours and ActivitiesSabre and WestJet extend technology partnershipYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aena celebrará un consejo extraordinario para debatir y aprobar el DORA III (2027-2031), que contempla una inversión récord de 12.888 millones de euros para ampliar y modernizar la red aeroportuaria española. El plan, que debe remitirse antes del 15 de marzo a Aviación Civil y a la CNMC, llega en un contexto de tensión con las aerolíneas por la financiación vía tasas, ya que Aena prevé nuevas subidas mientras el sector reclama una rebaja apoyándose en el crecimiento del tráfico previsto.Madrid ha superado a Barcelona como el destino favorito en España para viajar y ver fútbol, según un estudio europeo encargado por la UEFA y realizado por OnePoll, en el que la capital obtuvo el 35% de los votos frente al 22% de Barcelona. El informe también señala que los aficionados españoles eligen Inglaterra como su país preferido para turismo futbolístico en Europa y sitúan a Londres como su ciudad favorita.VB Group refuerza su presencia en Latinoamérica centrando su expansión en México, que actualmente representa el 10% de su facturación y se espera que alcance el 30% en dos años. La estrategia combina adquisiciones, como la integración de la agencia Corad, y el nombramiento de Adolfo Jiménez al frente de Business Travel, con el objetivo de consolidar su liderazgo en eventos y movilidad corporativa en la región.HBX cumple un año en Bolsa con una caída cercana al 33%, tras pasar de los 11,5 euros por acción en su debut a los 7,77 euros actuales. Pese al castigo del mercado y la volatilidad registrada tras rebajar previsiones en el tercer trimestre de 2025, los analistas mantienen una visión positiva: las 13 firmas que la siguen recomiendan comprar y sitúan su precio objetivo en 13,34 euros, un potencial alcista del 72%, según datos de Bloomberg.El cierre temporal del AVE Madrid-Málaga tras el accidente en Adamuz provocará pérdidas de 109 millones de euros en la Costa del Sol y la ausencia de unos 66.000 turistas, según un informe de Turismo Costa del Sol y la Diputación de Málaga.Royal Air Maroc refuerza la conectividad entre Marruecos y España con nueve rutas que unirán cinco ciudades marroquíes con nueve aeropuertos españoles, sumando más de 80 vuelos semanales. La aerolínea busca responder a la creciente demanda, expandir su red “punto a punto” y avanzar en su plan de crecimiento global, con el objetivo de alcanzar 31 millones de pasajeros y 150 destinos para 2030.

Send us a textWelcome to the What's Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 6 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:AI adoption accelerates across hotelsWTTC issues stark warningEmbraer to build planes in IndiaExpedia Group cuts jobsARC launches orders-based reporting and settlement systemAmerican's indirect channel share 'Fully Restored'Navan to end Reed & Mackay BrandQantas divests its share in Jetstar JapanSouthwest launches assigned seatingAvelo launches credit cardDelta launches new Delta Business siteKLM rolls out free wifiAmerican Airlines upgrades appApple AirTag 2 is releasedAccor launches app in ChatGPTYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

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Google's latest AI search updates are pushing the experience closer to a personalized travel concierge, blending answers, follow-up questions, and private context into a single planning flow. As more inspiration and decision-making happens inside Google's interface, travel brands face a tougher challenge staying visible — and differentiated — before a traveler ever clicks through. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is also reshaping expectations for corporate travel, with companies treating the tournament as a multi-city business platform rather than a single-event trip. From executive hosting to incentive travel, the opportunity is big — but so are the logistical risks tied to visas, borders, and timing across three countries. And at Kayak, a leadership change signals how much travel search itself is in flux. As longtime CEO Steve Hafner shifts focus toward AI innovation and a new chief takes the helm, the move underscores a broader transition in how travelers compare options and move from question to decision. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, ⁠Sarah Dandashy⁠⁠ breaks down what these stories say about personalization, event-driven travel, and the future of search in the travel industry. This episode is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lodgify!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Articles Referenced:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AskAConcierge on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google's Latest AI Search Features Look Like a Personalized Travel Concierge Kayak CEO Steve Hafner Exits Post After 22 Years For Corporate Travel, the 2026 World Cup Is Becoming a Multi-City Business Platform Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Send us a textCalling all High Performing Business Travellers! What if travel didn't drain your energy but amplified your performance? That question sits at the heart of our conversation with Founder Ingrid Sanderson of Principal Travel, a boutique, independent firm built to help professionals arrive fresh, not frazzled. We dig into how her team blends concierge-level care with smart digital tools to protect a traveller's most precious assets: time, money, and wellbeing.Ingrid shares the origin story behind a 27-year journey through ash clouds, strikes, airport outages, Brexit, and a once-in-a-century pandemic. The constant theme is trust. From rapid responses to proactive fixes, her team creates calm where there could be panic, so clients stay focused on keynotes, boardrooms, and big moments. We talk about why independence from airlines and hotel chains matters, how invoicing adapts to a client's finance stack, and why a hybrid model—human expertise plus online booking—is the sweet spot for global time zones and fast decisions.We also explore culture and leadership: a long-tenured, highly trained team; the role of mentors and “Nigel's 90 minutes” to protect strategy time; and the personal influences that shape a female-led business. You'll meet Casey the Briefcase, plus avatars Bella Businesswoman and Max Mileage, who bring travel tips to life through playful storytelling. And you'll hear blunt, useful advice for anyone still DIY-ing complex itineraries: know your worth and delegate outside your genius. The hidden costs of fatigue, rework, and missteps are real; a dedicated travel partner prevents them.If you travel multiple times a year and care about performance, this is your playbook for stress-free, high-impact trips. Subscribe, share with a colleague who spends too many hours on airline sites, and leave a review to tell us your biggest travel pain—what should we solve next?Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'. If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website. Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.com You can email me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.uk Twitter thatchrisgrimes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/ FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :) Thanks for listening!

On this episode of the Older Pastor/Younger Pastor Podcast, Dave and Ryan discuss church business travel.

Welcome back! It's January, which means tax season is officially upon us—so today I'm sitting down with CPA Charles Harris to kick things off. We're covering the basics—who needs to file, what to know about quarterly payments, and a few key deadlines—so you can feel clear on your next step. And quick note: registration is open for our free Self-Employment Tax Crash Course webinar coming up on February 5. You can find all the details for that at musicstudiostartup.com/tax.   A full transcript and resources from this episode can be found at musicstudiostartup.com/episode178   Resources MSS Entrepreneurs Hub + Mastermind MSS Studio Launch Grant Competition Music Studio Business Building 101 Business Finance for Music Teachers   MSS Tax Podcast Episodes:  162 – Business Travel and Conference Deductions for Music Teachers with Charles Harris, CPA 159 – Tax Prep Service for Music Teachers – Q&A with Charles and Andrea 158 – Charles Harris, CPA on Tax Prep Tips and FAQs for 2025   Tax-related Blog Resources:  Music Teacher Income + Tax Calculator Lowering Taxes with Business Expenses 3 Ways to Track Your Mileage for Tax Purposes 4 Music Teacher Tax Myths 7 Smart Ways to Use a Tax Refund

Send us a textWelcome to the What's Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 4 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:Allegiant Air to Acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 Billion DealWinter Storm Triggers Record U.S. Flight Cancellations Trip.com Faces Antitrust Probe in ChinaARC Reports Record $100B in Airline Ticket SalesU.S. to Suspend Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 CountriesDelta Orders Boeing 787-10s as Business Travel ImprovesCapital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B DealSabre Partners with BizTrip.AIAir India Deepens Global Reach With Expanded PartnershipsAirAsia X to Rebrand as AirAsia Amid RestructuringHilton Expands Apartment-Style OfferingUnited launches advance meal purchaseLufthansa to Add Free Starlink Wi-FiYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

¡Nuevo Aero-Tips en el podcast de Aviación Digital! Este episodio viene cargado con lo más interesante de la semana, especialmente todo lo que se cocinó en FITUR 2026- Inclusión que marca la diferencia: Envera está dando un recital. Han metido a más de 20 personas con capacidades diferentes en los equipos de apoyo a Iberia y al Congreso de Business Travel en FITUR. No es solo postureo: se ha convertido en una ventaja real de eficiencia y en una muy buena carta de presentación para la compañía.- Tecnología a tope: Las pymes como Euroairlines ya están sacándole partido a la IA, pero siempre mirando la rentabilidad y controlando muy bien los datos. Y Vueling va varios pasos por delante con su plan Rumbo 2035: hablan de usar computación cuántica para afinar rutas y prever meteorología, aunque dejan claro que siempre habrá supervisión humana en los algoritmos. Nada de dejarlo todo en manos de la máquina.- Cambios en seguridad y trabajos aéreos: Se ha producido el relevo en AESA tras la marcha de Marta Lestau después de 30 años de dedicación al organismo. Además, ya está el nuevo Real Decreto para coordinar mejor los medios aéreos contra incendios forestales; un tema que urge mucho en España.- Quién manda en el cielo: Ryanair sigue liderando el ranking de las 10 aerolíneas internacionales top para 2026. Y hablando de líderes, Pepe Hidalgo (Globalia) lo tiene claro: éxito = intuición + muchísimo esfuerzo personal. Sin atajos.- Lección de crisis: A raíz del accidente de Adamuz en el tren, se reflexiona sobre la “entropía institucional”. Hace falta portavocías técnicas independientes, sin politiqueo ni afán de protagonismo, para que la información sea creíble y útil cuando las cosas van mal.En resumen, un Aero-Tips muy completo: mezcla de buenas noticias, innovación realista, reflexiones serias y temas que nos afectan a diario en el sector. Si te interesa la aviación de verdad, este episodio te pone al día en menos de lo que canta un gallo. ¡Dale play y a escucharlo!

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Snowbound Serendipity: Finding New Paths at Liszt Ferenc Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Liszt Ferenc nemzetközi repülőtér forgalmas volt még télen is.En: The Liszt Ferenc International Airport was busy even in winter.Hu: Az emberek vastag kabátokban és sapkákban mozogtak, a kifutópályákat hó borította.En: People moved around in thick coats and hats, and the runways were covered in snow.Hu: A kijelzőkön piros betűkkel villogtak a késések.En: Delays flashed in red letters on the displays.Hu: A hóvihar miatt itt rekedt utasok türelmetlenek voltak.En: Passengers stranded due to the snowstorm were impatient.Hu: László egy fontos üzleti találkozóra sietett.En: László was hurrying to an important business meeting.Hu: Ügyvezető igazgatóval akart találkozni, aki a cég jövőjét jelentette.En: He wanted to meet with the CEO, who represented the company's future.Hu: Bár a munkáját szerette, mostanában egyre inkább vágyott némi kikapcsolódásra.En: Although he loved his work, lately he had been craving some relaxation.Hu: Az utóbbi időben a munkahelyén sokat dolgozott, így alig várta, hogy végre továbbrepülhessen.En: He had been working a lot at his job recently, so he was eagerly waiting to finally fly onward.Hu: A terminálon azonban minden repülés késésre lett ítélve.En: However, at the terminal, every flight was sentenced to a delay.Hu: A várakozás közben László meglátta Zsófiát, aki gitártokot cipelt.En: While waiting, László spotted Zsófia, who was carrying a guitar case.Hu: A fiatal nő éppen visszatért egy európai turnéról.En: The young woman had just returned from a European tour.Hu: Lelkesedésében mégis valami hiányzott: az új dalainak az ihletettsége.En: Yet something was missing from her enthusiasm: the inspiration for her new songs.Hu: Egy fotelbe ült, és jegyzettömbjében dalötleteket firkált.En: She sat in an armchair and scribbled song ideas in her notebook.Hu: Kicsit távolabb Bálint, a földi kiszolgáló munkása, a repülőtér bejáratánál állt.En: A bit further away, Bálint, the ground service worker, stood at the airport entrance.Hu: Bár álmodozott távoli országokról, édesanyja ápolásáról és a családjáról gondoskodnia kellett.En: Although he dreamed of distant countries, he had to take care of his mother and family.Hu: Ma is itt volt, hogy az utasoknak segítsen a helyzetben.En: He was here today as well, to help passengers in the situation.Hu: Ahogy László a kijelzőkre pillantott, észrevette, hogy minden járat törölve van.En: As László glanced at the displays, he noticed that all flights were canceled.Hu: Dühöngött, de ellenőrizte az időjárás-jelentést.En: He fumed but checked the weather report.Hu: A hóvihar csak rosszabb lett.En: The snowstorm was only getting worse.Hu: Új tervet kellett kiötlene.En: He needed to come up with a new plan.Hu: Mérgelődött, miközben odafigyelt Zsófia finom gitárpengetésére.En: He grumbled while paying attention to the gentle strumming of Zsófia's guitar.Hu: – Szia!En: "Hi!"Hu: – köszönt Zsófiának.En: he greeted Zsófia.Hu: – Szia!En: "Hi!"Hu: – válaszolta barátságosan Zsófia.En: Zsófia replied amicably.Hu: – Szereted a zenét?En: "Do you love music?"Hu: – kérdezte László.En: László asked.Hu: – Nem is tudom, keresek valami különlegeset – válaszolta Zsófia.En: "I don't know, I'm searching for something special," Zsófia replied.Hu: László elmosolyodott, és érezte, hogy valami új és izgalmas kezdődik.En: László smiled and felt that something new and exciting was beginning.Hu: Bálint is megjelent köztük, és érdeklődve hallgatta a beszélgetést.En: Bálint also joined them and listened to the conversation with interest.Hu: – Nem mehetek sehova, de ez a hely tele van történetekkel – mondta bátortalanul.En: "I can't go anywhere, but this place is full of stories," he said timidly.Hu: Hosszú órákig beszélgettek.En: They talked for long hours.Hu: László, Zsófia és Bálint megosztották álmaikat és félelmeiket.En: László, Zsófia, and Bálint shared their dreams and fears.Hu: László hirtelen úgy érezte, hogy amire igazán szüksége van, nem a találkozó, hanem ezek az emberek, akiket véletlenül talált.En: László suddenly realized that what he really needed wasn't the meeting, but these people he had stumbled upon.Hu: Amikor végül megjavult az idő, László már nem volt ugyanaz az ember.En: When the weather finally improved, László was no longer the same person.Hu: Megfogalmazódott benne, hogy egy kis spontaneitás sosem árt.En: He realized that a little spontaneity never hurts.Hu: Zsófia új ötletekkel indult a következő albumához, és Bálint meghozta a döntést, hogy a jövőben több időt szán az álmai megvalósítására.En: Zsófia set out with new ideas for her next album, and Bálint made the decision to dedicate more time in the future to realizing his dreams.Hu: Ahogy ismét elindultak, László rádöbbent valamire: nem az úticél, hanem az utazás formálta át.En: As they set off again, László realized something: it wasn't the destination, but the journey that transformed him.Hu: Az élet néha váratlan lehetőségekkel teli, melyek sokkal többet adhatnak, mint amire eleinte gondolnánk.En: Life is sometimes full of unexpected opportunities, which can offer much more than we initially think. Vocabulary Words:airport: repülőtérrunways: kifutópályákdisplay: kijelzőkpassenger: utasokimpatient: türelmetlenekCEO: ügyvezető igazgatócraving: vágyottrelaxation: kikapcsolódásstranded: rekedtscribbled: firkáltinspiration: ihletettségegentle: finomstrumming: gitárpengetésamicably: barátságosanspontaneity: spontaneitásconversation: beszélgetéstimidly: bátortalanulrealized: rádöbbenttransformed: formálta átdestination: úticéljourney: utazásunexpected: váratlanopportunities: lehetőségekkelsituations: helyzettour: turnédistant: távolicanceled: törölvegrumbled: mérgelődöttgreeted: köszöntspecial: különlegeset

Send us a textWelcome to the What's Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 2 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:Aeromexico tops 2025 On-Time performanceHawaiian Airlines to invest $600MAvelo will downsizeREAL ID deadline nearsHilton cuts ties with Minnesota hotelBCD Travel & Delta Air Lines forge strategic partnershipLufthansa & Amadeus partnerEtraveli Group acquires WenrixAir India & AirBaltic enter codeshare agreementTSA expanding PreCheck touchless ID to 50 new airportsAlaska Airlines places its largest aircraft orderAir India expands its European footprintAmerican launches Free Wi-FiYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to the What's Up in Business Travel  podcast for Week 1 of 2026.  This weekly podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening in the world of business travel - in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we cover the following stories:The World's Best Business Class for 2025Spirit emerges & Delta holds top spotJFK-LAX is the top U.S. domestic route for 2025Italian antitrust regulator fines RyanairAmerican acquires stake in RepublicCvent acquires ON24Volaris & Viva Aerobus strike merger agreementIHCL & Millennium Hotels enter loyalty p.artnershipExpedia to integrate with Alexa+Lyft & Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxisRoyal Air Maroc to launch Los Angeles routeHyatt's Alila brand makes its Latin America debutMarriott hits 200 hotel mark in IndiaPark Hyatt brand makes Mexico debutYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 51 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:Spirit is in merger talks with FrontierGov't admits role in helicopter-plane collisionFAA accelerates $6B Air Traffic Control upgradeARC: November Air Sales declineNovember airfares fell more than 5%Spain fines AirbnbAir India partners with Singapore's ScootCCRA acquires ABC Global ServicesSouthwest adds Turkish AirlinesAmerican Airlines limits perksPorter launches flights from HamiltonHawaiian Airlines joins oneworldHyatt Centric brand debuts in Puerto RicoUnited launches new AI-powered mobile appYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

As we re-release this conversation with CFO Karen Williams during the holiday week, we're opening the episode with a short preface drawn from something she shared recently on LinkedIn. In a post about books that shaped her as a leader, Williams reflected on culture, bias, and the importance of staying open to different perspectives—ideas that echo throughout this episode and frame how she's built her career.Those themes weren't always obvious early on.Williams traces a formative lesson back to her move from a 20-person startup into Mars, where she says she “bombed at networking.” Accustomed to a small, family-style environment, she kept what she describes as a “head down, get on with it” mentality. She didn't yet understand the importance of relationships and networks, she tells us, and after a couple of years, she left.That experience reshaped how she approached her next chapter at American Express. The culture there was “very people focused, very relationship driven,” Williams tells us, but progress still came slowly at first. It took time to move from analyst to manager as she built credibility and learned how influence actually works inside large organizations. Once she reached that level, things accelerated quickly.A structural gap gave her direct exposure to a divisional CFO, who became her sponsor and helped unlock three to four subsequent roles, Williams tells us. Over fifteen years, she held roughly nine roles at American Express—calling the experience her “Harvard School of training years.”In the episode, listeners will also hear how Williams continued to stretch herself by moving out of finance into business leadership, leading strategy through disruption, and later stepping into CFO roles where unexpected challenges—like cleaning up a balance sheet—tested her early credibility.It's a conversation about learning, reflection, and how experience—especially the uncomfortable kind—shapes leadership over time.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 50 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:Airline Industry tops $1T in 2025US proposes social media inspections on visitorsAmex tops in J.D. Power Airport Lounge studyDOT waives Southwest's fineAirlines unlikely to hit 2030 SAF goalsCTM to be dropped from ASX 200 IndexGovernment mandates cuts for IndigoUnited & Delta take stakes in RepublicPegasus Airlines acquires two Czech airlinesTurkish & South African agree to codeshareSouth African Airways enters codeshare with TAAGJetBlue opens first-ever loungeUber announces plans for an airport kioskSouthwest pursuing network of airport loungesKorean Air to add Starlink Wi-FiTrainline adds disruption featuresYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Shepherding a Healthier Future for Pets — A Conversation with Shepherd Boy Farms CEO Ashton HoodWhen passion for animals meets generations of farm-bred expertise, something remarkable happens. That's exactly the story behind Shepherd Boy Farms — and in my latest episode of The Travel Wins, I sit down with the company's CEO, Ashton Hood, to explore how a Midwest family farm transformed itself into one of the most trusted names in premium pet nutrition.What started as a leading American meat supplier has evolved into a mission-driven brand redefining how we nourish our four-legged family members. Ashton shares how Shepherd Boy Farms recognized a massive gap in the global pet-food industry and stepped in with a simple, powerful promise: whole ingredients, honest processing, and farm-to-bowl integrity.Their Indiana farm now processes and packages top-quality pet products made with real beef, garden-fresh veggies, and natural fruits, offering dogs and cats around the world the kind of nutrition you'd expect from a company that has been doing things the right way for decades.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 49 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:IndiGo's crew mismanagement caused airport chaosCTM reveals major accounting errorsDelta forecasts a $200 million hitFAA launches $12B modernization planTSA introduces a new $45 FeeLufthansa Group hikes GDS booking feeBolivia drops Visa requirementsVietnam Airlines & Etihad launch codeshareSAS & Aeromexico launch codeshareSouthwest & Condor partner on transatlanticDelta revises SkyMilesUnited makes changes to MileagePlusDelta & Uber debut Express Drop-Off American Airlines introduces AAdvantage Pass'Otto The Agent' launchesSpotnana integrates with Booking.comExpensify integrates with UberYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 48 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:Thanksgiving breaks TSA's all-time traveler recordAirlines are sued for selling windowless seatsIberia hacked, exposing customer dataAirline tests humanoid robot as a Flight AttendantAirbus warning causes global disruptionsIberia & TAP Air Portugal cancel flights to VenezuelaARC: October sales down once againRevolut enters payments partnership with Booking.comAir Canada & Emirates extend partnership through 2032Air India reinstates codeshare with Air CanadaHilton revamps its Hilton Honors loyalty programMaldives premium airline BeOnd plans U.S. serviceSouthwest expands Touchless IDSabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlinesHotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI ModeYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Andrew Herr, founder and CEO of FlyKitt, breaks down the science behind jet lag and how his system helps travelers feel dramatically better after flying. He's worked with Navy SEALs, business executives, and pro athletes at Inter Miami. From explaining how cabin pressure and low oxygen trigger inflammation to why most travel hacks get circadian rhythm timing wrong, Andrew shows how FlyKitt helps over 90% of travelers beat jet lag on both long-haul and short-haul flights. He shares what he's learned from coaching elite performers and why everyday travelers lose 20–40% of a trip just trying to feel normal again. If you've ever landed foggy, bloated, or drained, this episode will change the way you travel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 46 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:FAA announces end to all flight restrictionsSTR again pares 2025-26 hotel forecastAmex GBT forecasts stable airfares in 2026European Business Travel spend to exceed $400B in 2026Apple launches digital ID featureSonder winds down and liquidatesLATAM cancels 173 flightsLyft partners with United AirlinesCTM taps DerbySoftSilverDoor to offer IHG propertiesEtihad & Hong Kong Airlines launch codeshareWaymo expands service into airportsMarriott launches City Express in JapanSouthwest & United revive debit card rewardsPredictX adds alert capabilitiesAmex GBT launches platform for EMM ClientsYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 45 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:FAA-mandated reductions lead to cancellationsDOT secures $111M in additional EAS fundingUS airlines announce refund policiesSabre's air bookings take a hit Alaska Airlines to  chop some routesSpirit Crew members agree to pay cutsCathay Pacific to buy back Qatar Airways' stakeTalma expands Into Australia with Bay Travel acquisitionSouthwest begins interlining with Philippine AirlinesOversee & FCM partnerStarlink Wi-Fi coming to IAG brandsEvolvi introduces international rail bookings for TMCsDelta Air Lines debuts 'Comfort Basic' fareTravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,'Sabre activates ANA NDC contentAlaska Airlines hires firm to do tech auditYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 44 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:Navan shares open on Nasdaq, Price dropsHotel industry implores Congress to end the shutdownAir Traffic Controllers miss 1st full paycheckJetBlue Q3 yields up in Q3Alaska Q3 corporate revenue upDOT terminates 13 Mexican routes to USAirlines close deal for shares of WestJetSouthwest raises international profileAlaska & Hawaiian secure a single operating certificateAvis Budget pledges 'hard reset'Wizz Air revives $580 Pass IndiGo's India-China flight takes offCornerstone launches UpstreamAmex GBT launches 'Freemium' consulting for SMEsAmadeus Cytric launches 'Prime' TMC Partnership ProgramYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 43 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories:Domestic airfares are getting cheaper in 2025US Passport falls out of Top 10Amazon Web Services outage hits airlinesHotels push live ChatGPT integrationsSurge in premium revenue propels United AirlinesEnterprise Mobility reports FY25JetBlue & United begin reciprocal loyalty benefitsQatar Airways & Kenya Airways expand partnershipYatra partners With AmadeusJetBlue adds new Mosaic benefits in 2026Wyndham launches travel subscription serviceBreeze Airways creates status programAmerican changes AAdvantage Business calendar & guidelinesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Trust, Technology, and Triumph: A New Beginning at Arlanda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På Arlanda flygplats var luften full av höstens friska doft.En: At Arlanda flygplats, the air was full of the fresh scent of autumn.Sv: Runt omkring fanns resenärer i alla riktningar, många med kostymer och pumpor eftersom Halloween närmade sig.En: All around were travelers in every direction, many with suits and pumpkins as Halloween approached.Sv: Väskor rullade över golven och högtalarna meddelade flygtider på olika språk.En: Suitcases rolled across the floors, and the speakers announced flight times in various languages.Sv: Elin stod vid ett cafébord och väntade på sin kollega, Johan.En: Elin stood by a café table waiting for her colleague, Johan.Sv: Hon var nervös inför deras kommande affärsresa.En: She was nervous about their upcoming business trip.Sv: Hon hade förberett presentationen i veckor och ville att allt skulle bli perfekt.En: She had prepared the presentation for weeks and wanted everything to be perfect.Sv: Hennes förra resa hade slutat i kaos när tekniken krånglat, något hon inte ville uppleva igen.En: Her previous trip had ended in chaos when the technology malfunctioned, something she did not want to experience again.Sv: Johan kom leende fram till bordet.En: Johan came to the table smiling.Sv: Hans avslappnade stil var en stark kontrast mot Elins stelare hållning.En: His relaxed style was in stark contrast to Elin's more rigid demeanor.Sv: "Hej, Elin!En: "Hi, Elin!"Sv: ", sa Johan.En: said Johan.Sv: "Redo för resan?"En: "Ready for the trip?"Sv: Elin nickade.En: Elin nodded.Sv: "Ja, men jag vill verkligen att vi går igenom presentationen igen", svarade hon.En: "Yes, but I really want us to go through the presentation again," she replied.Sv: "Vi får inte lämna något åt slumpen."En: "We can't leave anything to chance."Sv: Johan log och sa, "Ja, men oroa dig inte för mycket.En: Johan smiled and said, "Yes, but don't worry too much.Sv: Vi har lagt ner mycket arbete, och jag tror att min nya idé verkligen kan bidra."En: We've put in a lot of work, and I think my new idea can really contribute."Sv: Han syftade på en innovativ del han velat lägga till, men Elin hade inte varit säker.En: He was referring to an innovative part he wanted to add, but Elin had not been sure.Sv: De satte sig ner med sina bärbara datorer.En: They sat down with their laptops.Sv: När de gick igenom materialet, försökte Johan övertala Elin att inkludera hans idé.En: As they went through the material, Johan tried to persuade Elin to include his idea.Sv: "Det kan ge presentationen en unik vinkel," förklarade han.En: "It can give the presentation a unique angle," he explained.Sv: Elin tvekade.En: Elin hesitated.Sv: Hon var fast besluten att hålla sig till planen.En: She was determined to stick to the plan.Sv: "Men tänk om det inte fungerar?"En: "But what if it doesn't work?"Sv: svarade hon med en oro hon inte kunde skaka av sig.En: she replied with an anxiety she couldn't shake off.Sv: "Du måste lita på mig," sa Johan lugnande.En: "You have to trust me," said Johan reassuringly.Sv: "Jag har testat det flera gånger.En: "I've tested it several times.Sv: Vi kan hantera det."En: We can handle it."Sv: Plötsligt blev det ett tekniskt problem.En: Suddenly, there was a technical problem.Sv: Projektorn vägrade starta, vilket gav Elin en déjà vu-känsla från den förra resans problem.En: The projector refused to start, giving Elin a déjà vu feeling from the previous trip's troubles.Sv: Hennes oro ökade.En: Her anxiety increased.Sv: Johan stegade snabbt fram och började arbeta på problemet.En: Johan quickly stepped forward and started working on the problem.Sv: Elin stod bredvid, hjälpte till där hon kunde.En: Elin stood by, helping where she could.Sv: Till slut lyckades Johan lösa problemet.En: Eventually, Johan managed to solve the issue.Sv: Hans kreativitet och snabbtänkta handlingar imponerade på Elin.En: His creativity and quick thinking impressed Elin.Sv: När de väl fick tekniken att fungera, tog Elin ett djupt andetag och vände sig mot Johan.En: Once they got the technology to work, Elin took a deep breath and turned to Johan.Sv: "Tack," sa hon.En: "Thank you," she said.Sv: "Jag förstår nu hur viktig din del är.En: "I now understand how important your part is.Sv: Låt oss inkludera din idé."En: Let's include your idea."Sv: De reste sig och gick mot mötesrummet.En: They stood up and headed towards the meeting room.Sv: Presentationen flöt på utan problem.En: The presentation went smoothly.Sv: Johans idé framhölls och fick positiv feedback från åhörarna.En: Johan's idea was highlighted and received positive feedback from the audience.Sv: Vid slutet av presentationen erkände Elin Johans bidrag högt inför alla.En: At the end of the presentation, Elin acknowledged Johan's contribution loudly in front of everyone.Sv: När de lämnade rummet tillsammans, kände Elin en ny lättnad.En: As they left the room together, Elin felt a new sense of relief.Sv: Hon insåg värdet av samarbete och förmågan att släppa kontrollen ibland.En: She realized the value of collaboration and the ability to let go of control at times.Sv: Johan kände sig äntligen värderad och motiverad.En: Johan finally felt valued and motivated.Sv: Vid kaféet igen, stod de båda med varsin varm choklad.En: Back at the café, they both stood with a hot chocolate in hand.Sv: "Vi gjorde det," sa Johan med ett leende.En: "We did it," said Johan with a smile.Sv: Elin log tillbaka, deras relation nu starkare och mer respektfylld än någonsin.En: Elin smiled back, their relationship now stronger and more respectful than ever.Sv: Den kalla vinden utanför välkomnade de första antydningarna av vintern, men inuti flygplatsens värme hade Elin och Johan gjort ett genombrott i sin relation och arbetsdynamik.En: The cold wind outside welcomed the first signs of winter, but inside the warmth of the airport, Elin and Johan had made a breakthrough in their relationship and work dynamics. Vocabulary Words:aroma: doftautumn: höstsuit: kostympumpkin: pumpaannouncement: meddelandecolleague: kolleganervous: nervöschaos: kaosmalfunction: krånglarigid: steldemeanor: hållningchance: slumpcontribute: bidrainnovative: innovativhesitate: tvekaanxiety: ororeassuringly: lugnandehandle: hanteraprojector: projektordéjà vu: déjà vu-känslaimpress: imponeracreative: kreativitetquick-thinking: snabbtänktbreathe: andasacknowledge: erkännacollaboration: samarbeterelief: lättnadmotivated: motiveradbreakthrough: genombrottdynamic: dynamik

In this inspiring episode of The Travel Wins Podcast, host Pete Kotzbach sits down with Luke Schneider, CEO and co-founder of Fire Department Coffee, to explore how a mission-driven company grew from the firehouse to Walmart shelves across America.A U.S. Navy veteran and firefighter, Luke's story is one of purpose, perseverance, and leadership. What began as a small-batch coffee roasting operation has become a nationally recognized brand — one that not only delivers great coffee but also gives back through the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation, supporting injured and ill first responders.☕ What You'll Hear in This Episode:·Luke's journey from firefighter to successful CEO·The story behind Fire Department Coffee's Walmart expansion· How business travel drives growth and brand partnerships· Balancing leadership, travel, and family life· The company's mission to serve those who serve usWhether you're a business traveler, entrepreneur, or coffee lover, this conversation will fuel your motivation to build with purpose and lead with integrity.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 42 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -Navan reports $6.45B Valuation Ahead of IPODelta's Amex Income Keeps GrowingAir Ticket Sales Hit Record $8.7 BillionEurope saw 50% rise in flight cancellationsDelta, Aeromexico Challenge DOT OrderVietnam Airlines reports a customer data breachEU's Entry-Exit System starts long-awaited implementationLyft Acquires TBR Global ChauffeuringJuno partners with Direct TravelRevolut acquires Swifty Cathay Pacific to Expand Free Wi-FiBritish Airways Debuts LoungesASTA launches tool to address late hotel commissionsSouthwest Airlines debuts new aircraft interiorKayak rolls out AI ModeYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Find us on social media: Facebook & InstagramEmail us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion:Report: Business Travel Boosts Younger Gen LifestylesHow Advisors Can Help Clients During the Government Shutdown As heard on Excess Baggage:Cruise Ship Size Limits Officially Set for French Riviera PortsNobu Announces Destinations for Two New HotelsTravel Experts Advisors Forecast Flat Winter — Though Late Bookings May Still Provide a BoostSouthwest Airlines debuts new aircraft interiorTrafalgar will build river ships, hires executive to lead the projectUniversal Kids Resort Unveils New Details About Play AreasUnder Canvas Announces New England ExpansionReport: Extreme Tourism Market to Hit $100 Billion by 2034See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg, Peter takes a deep dive into aviation safety, the airline business, travel insurance, and traveler behavior. Peter sits down with Bill McGee - Senior Fellow for Aviation American Economic Liberties Project - to discuss the latest air safety and government oversight issues as well as Boeing. Then, Aviation Analyst Mike Boyd talks about the future of the ultra low cost carrier. Then, where are Americans traveling these days? Amir Eylon from Longwoods International has the numbers. Finally, Peter discusses a subject that often confuses travelers: travel insurance with Dean Sivley - President, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 41 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -Air travel holds steady despite shutdownEssential Air Service gets $41 MillionEnterprise tops JD Power's Car Rental Satisfaction SurveyIMEX America 2025 draws record attendanceStrong performance by Delta in Q3AmexGBT and SAP Concur form strategic allianceBrussels Airlines joins Lufthansa-Singapore JVHilton unveils new brand OutsetUnited adds 4 new 2026 European destinationsRiyadh Air sets start dateFlights resume from Delhi to Tokyo & MelbourneItilite launches AI Analytics Tool - IrisDerbySoft launches Global Data NetworkChatGPT brings apps into chatYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Personalising the Business Travel Journey: 5 Key Trends You Need to Know Dan Norris, Andrea Batchelor, Juliet Howie, Jo Westlake GBTA Europe Accommodations Committee   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License   

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Ever feel like your work life and home budget are in a tug-of-war? Same, bestie — and you're not alone. This week, we sat down with Stephanie, a law professor who's been making huge moves with her money using our budget system. But like many of us, she hit a snag when it came to business travel.Stephanie's story is a masterclass in navigating:Work reimbursements that take monthsWhether credit cards are ever worth it (spoiler: rarely, but sometimes!)How to separate personal and professional expenses without losing your mind (or your receipts)Setting up a system that actually works — especially when math isn't your thingWe cover:✔️ Pre-funding business trips✔️ Why a separate bank account is a game-changer✔️ How to track expenses without burning out✔️ What to do about credit card perks like car rental insurance or international fees✔️ And why setting a weekly “receipt party” on your calendar might be your new best friendStephanie also shares how budgeting is now a whole family thing — from planning for Christmas (without the chaos) to giving her kids their own savings accounts (and real-time money lessons

Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with Hyatt's Trina Camacho-London, vice president of group sales, and Christina Gambini, vice president of global sales, to talk business travel trends and how they've shifted since the first half of the year.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 40 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -Government shutdown could cost industry $1 billion a weekTSA still operating during the shutdownWTTC: Travel is booming but workers neededIcelandic Airline Play ceases operationsLufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030FAA extends flight limit order at NewarkWaymo launches corporate programAmerican & Porter launch codeshare agreementQatar expands IAG codeshares on US routesGol calls off merger talks with AzulStarlux codeshares with Alaska AirlinesAir India partners With ZomatoBreeze Airways is going internationalUnited's first flight with free Starlink WiFiEnterprise Mobility expands to TaiwanSouthwest adds Alaska to networkUnited Airlines eliminates bag re-checkYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 39 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -FAA instructs airlines to re-evaluate evacuation proceduresUS economy expandsAirport cyberattack disrupts flights across EuropeAlaska & Hawaiian launch Business Travel Loyalty ProgramAugust US hotel occupancy dropsSpirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 Flight AttendantsDirect Travel acquires ATPIAir France-KLM & SAS expand codeshareSingapore Airlines & Vietnam Airlines sign codeshareMarriott brings Series brand to USIHG plans to introduce Ruby in USBrightline enhances premiumSabre launches agentic AI solutionsATPCO broadens airline Routehappy accessAirbnb to launch hotel interfaceYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 37 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -JD Power reports high satisfaction with American airportsThe FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from BoeingAir India crash victim families sue BoeingARC reports August Air Trips decline againDOT terminates Delta & Aeromexico Joint VentureDeloitte reports a mixed outlook for business travelBooking.com for Business partners with BizlyQantas & Malaysia Airlines codeshareGlobespan acquires US Division of Key TravelAir India Express becomes member of IATASports Illustrated resort coming to ChicagoAmex to launch travel appYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I chat with Points Strategy Consultant Julia Menez about how to turn your everyday spending into luxury travel. Julia shares how business owners and high-income earners can optimize credit card rewards to save up to 90% on business class flights and 5-star hotels. We break down the biggest mistakes people make, how to choose the right credit cards, and the true value of travel hacking. If you're ready to stop leaving money on the table and start flying in style, this episode is your passport to smarter rewards.IG: geobreezetravel DM: podcast2025

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 36 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -OTAs spend over $5B in Q2 marketing spendFAA ‘safety alert' warns airlinesJudge grants Spirit access to emergency fundingU.S. to increase ESTA FeeJetBlue targets struggling SpiritAvelo places order for 50 planesUnited & ITA codesharing beginsAmadeus and BAGTAG partner for EBT updatesAlaska Airlines and Icelandair expand codeshareSpiceJet signs Interline Agreement with Gulf AirAir India partners with Avis IndiaUber app to get Blade electric air taxisAmazon launches its Robotaxi Service in Las VegasAir France starts free Wi-Fi rolloutYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 35 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -Airlines targeted in cyberattacksGoogle is required to share data with competitorsLabor Day 2025 passenger numbers sets recordPassenger compensation plan droppedSouthwest adopts secondary cockpit barrierSpirit Airlines axes flights in 12 citiesAmexGBT completes CWT acquisitionWestJet places record order with BoeingZipcar partners With UberAmerican takes delivery of 1,000th aircraftWheels Up launches membership programSouthwest to launch free Wi-FiJetBlue signs as Amazon's 1st airline customerConcur Travel integrates HotelHubAmerican Airlines introduces AI SystemYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 34 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.On this week's podcast, we covered the following stories -New $250 US visa fee to launchDelta to pay $79M to settle lawsuitBusiness travel gets a boost in AustraliaKorean Air places $36B order with BoeingFrontier takes aim at SpiritDelta Air Lines Medallion Status Requirements for 2027Singapore Airlines makes changes to KrisFlyerTurkish Airlines acquires stake in Air EuropaJetBlue adds Condor to TrueBlueTPConnects partners with Lufthansa City CenterSouthwest makes EVA Air its 3rd International partnerCTM enhances UK rail booking capabilities in LightningWay expands Hyatt ancillary& loyalty partnershipGoogle expands AI ModeYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 33 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Alaska debuts New 'Atmos Rewards'Major US Airlines sued over extra feesGSA holds 2026 Per DiemARC warns of new threatsUnited sues Kiwi.comBooking Holdings agrees to $9.5M settlementTSA partners with Clear on eGatesAmerican Airlines partners with StarluxSabre renews Prism partnershipWebjet Group buys LocomoteQatar to open 1st US LoungeSouthwest launches its own flight-hotel packagerYatra launches AI assistant DIYADelta launches reimagined digital platformYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

In this podcast, Meagan Dziura (Raleigh) and Derek Maka (Boston) discuss the intricacies of business travel to the United States and the importance of adhering to visa regulations. The speakers cover the limitations of B-1 visas and ESTA authorizations, the risks associated with unauthorized work, and alternative visa options such as the intermittent L-1 and TN visas for frequent business travelers.

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 32 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Emburse shows increasing airfare discountsDelta tops On-Time performanceAir Canada strike endsDOJ sides with DOT on revoking Delta-Aeromexico immunitySpirit Airlines appears to be on borrowed timeDOT launches faster, more secure system for airline complaintsHawaiian suspends 3 'Underperforming' routesU.S. Bank acquires Travel Expense Platform TravelBankSilverDoor and Synergy mergeUnited invests in DfinitivAirbnb launches ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later' optionAllegiant reaches for premium seatsEmirates bans inflight use of power banksGoogle adds Flights Deals to AI line-upYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 31 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -GBTA softens global spend outlookAir Canada revamps the Aeroplan loyalty programIATA report shows rise of premium class travelSabre loses over $250M in Q2Air France, KLM say hackers accessed customer dataUnited tech issue disrupts over 1,000 flightsDelta's use of AI airfare tool sparks scrutinySouthwest and Booking Holdings reach distribution dealTuro acquires select assets from KyteIndiGo & Jetstar forge codeshare partnershipOYO acquires MadeComfy & expands in USAlaska Airlines to debut new liveryUber to match Women Riders and DriversLyft to deploy driverless vehicles in EUJetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operationsYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 30 of 2025.  This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what's up this week in the world of business travel.  This podcast is great for those who need to know what's happening all in under 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -US DOT greenlights 'Blue Sky'DOJ drops Amex GBT-CWT Antitrust SuitInside India's $38 Billion Business Travel MarketBooking Holdings reports strong Q2 resultsUnited Airlines Flight Attendants reject contract offerSpirit Airlines to lay off & demote hundreds of PilotsAccelya, Amex GBT and Sabre partnerEtihad Guest partners with RevolutIHG & Emirates agree to collaborate on SMEEurope relaxes liquid rulesA new Southwest Airlines takes offAmerican Airlines rolls out premium economyApple AirTag expands to 30 airlinesARC adds Branded FaresTMC Teplis selects Spotnana platformYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to The BTA Podcast.  In these podcasts we will endeavour to share our thoughts, concerns, optimism and build those all-important human connections with our Partners, Members and Guests.Join Clive Wratten, CEO, and Andrew Clarke, Commercial Director, as they dive into our recent white paper Beyond the Boardroom and recap key sector events—including Accommodation, Meetings & Events, Aviation Conference, and The Business Travel Show. Plus, get the scoop on our upcoming Summer BBQ and Annual Autumn Conference in Munich. You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created by The BTA and edited & distributed by BusinessTravel360.  For more information about The BTA visit us at TheBTA.org.ukSupport the show

Meet the “Worm Queen” – Kim RogersThis week on The Travel Wins, I'm thrilled to welcome Kim Rogers — a seasoned wellness professional turned holistic health pioneer with over two decades of experience in Western medicine.After facing her own health challenges in 2019, Kim shifted her focus from conventional medicine to natural healing. Her personal journey led her to found RogersHood Apothecary in December 2021, and to create the globally recognized

In today's episode of the STR Daily Podcast, we explore how corporate travel is being redefined. From purpose-driven trip planning in a hybrid world to the rise of agentic AI and the growing power of social media as a booking tool, the landscape is shifting fast. We dive into insights from Phocuswright Europe 2025 and Skift's State of Travel 2025 report to unpack what hosts, marketers, and platforms need to know—from traveller loyalty erosion to the tech that's quietly taking over. Whether you're running a short-term rental or shaping the future of travel, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways.Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

In this episode, I sit down with Robin Smith, Chief Technology Officer at TravelPerk, to hear how one of Europe's fastest-growing travel platforms is blending automation with empathy in a sector built on unpredictability. Robin shares how that continuity has shaped his view of disruption, from the rise of web and mobile booking to the rapid acceleration of cloud platforms and now AI. He explains why staying rooted in a single mission has helped him stay curious and open to change in a way frequent job hopping never could. We explore how TravelPerk is positioning itself as a consumer-grade experience built with business-grade rigour, serving mid-market companies that want seamless travel and expense tools without compromising on policies, duty of care, or integrations. Robin unpacks why large enterprises often lag in tech adoption and how nimble, decentralised teams are setting a new benchmark for innovation in corporate travel. The conversation dives into AI's growing role in travel, from Yokoy's AI driven expense automation to the company's internal enablement strategy powered by its partnership with 9x. But Robin also reminds us of something easy to forget amid all the hype: 31 percent of travelers still pick up the phone when disruption hits. The appetite for AI is growing, but human connection isn't going away. We also look at the invisible complexity behind making global travel feel simple, from airline add ons and multi country compliance to supporting collaborative group travel in a post pandemic world. Robin shares why the real challenge isn't building software, it's hiding the machinery behind a product that “just works.” As we round off the conversation, Robin offers advice to engineers and product leaders hoping to follow a similar path. His takeaway is refreshingly honest: ignore most advice, and fall in love with the problem. It's not about replicating someone else's journey. It's about staying curious and building your own. So, will AI ever fully automate travel bookings or is the human touch still too valuable to leave behind? And what does building resilience look like when the rules of travel keep changing? Tune in and let me know what you think.