Podcasts about online travel

In this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, your hosts Meagan and Cody Adent from the Vibrant Team dive into the pros and cons of Online Travel Agents (OTAs). They explore popular platforms such as Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, and VRBO, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of each.It's crucial to drive direct bookings for your property because guests who book through an OTA are not fully your customers. Meagan and Cody provide valuable tips and tricks on how to maximize your direct bookings and better understand the role of OTAs in the hospitality industry.Whether you're a boutique hotel owner, VRBO manager, Airbnb administrator, front desk staff, or anyone in the hospitality field, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice.Join us for an engaging and informative session, blending business acumen with witty banter, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. Produced and distributed by Vibrant Management, Virtual GM is your ultimate resource for all things hospitality. Tune in, elevate your game, and don't forget to visit us on our website for more resources and support.Produced by Vibrant Management – helping hoteliers and vacation rental managers thrive in the modern world. Follow us on Instagram - @thevibrantteam@virtualgmpodcastCheckout our website - www.thevibrantteam.com

Ever wondered how a simple weekend trip can transform into a gastronomic adventure? Join us as Kristen recounts her meticulously planned couple's getaway to Dallas, filled with delicious meals and perfectly timed dining experiences. Meanwhile, Jenn takes us through her "big think weekend" where documentary watching met family time and culinary creativity, leading to a tasty chicken enchilada casserole recipe that's both easy and delightful. We also talk about our contrasting TV habits—from educational documentaries to guilty pleasures like Love Island and Jersey Shore, offering a little something for everyone's viewing tastes.But our journey doesn't stop there. Discover the allure of upscale movie theaters that redefine the cinematic experience with luxurious amenities that go beyond just films. This sparks a broader discussion on how destinations are evolving to offer rich, multi-faceted experiences that attract both residents and visitors alike. We celebrate the growing genuine participation of destinations in Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and community engagement in creating vibrant and welcoming environments for all while staying away from rainbow-washed marketing tactics.Lastly, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing stories from past travels like our spur-of-the-moment visit to New York City in 2009, where we encountered the lively Pride Parade and had an amusing run-in with Neil Patrick Harris at Coney Island. We compare these unplanned adventures with the structured family cruise vacations, exploring the pros and cons of both. Wrapping up, we delve into the evolving nature of marketing and tourism conferences, the influence of AI on creativity, and the vital need to rekindle passion and innovation in our industry. This episode is packed with insights, laughter, and a few surprises – don't miss out!

Are you ready to hear about an unexpected journey that led to the creation of an online travel agency in Canada? Get ready to be surprised as Dany Papineau shares his story of starting the very first Canadian booking platform called We Chalet. You won't believe the twists and turns that led him to carve out a niche in the travel industry that no one saw coming. Stay tuned to find out how this new approach is revolutionizing the way hosts and property managers connect with travelers. This is a story of determination, innovation, and a quest to bring the world closer to nature. Don't miss out on this unique and inspiring tale of entrepreneurial success.We connect together to nature adventure. It's a group, usually. It's always with people. And the chalet is like the emotion that you have. You know, you're with a loved one, you're chilling. You're, like, usually connected to some outdoor activity, nature. So for me, this is the idea of the brand is like, we connect together to nature - Dany PapineauMy special guest is Dany PapineauDany Papineau, the founder of We Chalet, is a seasoned property manager and a notable figure in the Canadian short-term rental sector. With a background in the film industry, Dany's foray into short-term rentals commenced with the unexpected success of his initial property on Airbnb. This propelled him into the role of a sought-after virtual property manager. Recognizing the limitations of urban-centric platforms for properties located in natural settings, Dany's entrepreneurial acumen led to the creation of We Chalet, marking a significant stride as the first Canadian booking platform. His practical understanding of the challenges faced by hosts and property managers, along with his forward-thinking approach, establishes Dany as a pivotal voice in the industry.In this episode, you will be able to:Discover the Insider Tips for Starting an Online Travel Agency in Canada.Learn Effective Strategies for Direct Bookings to Maximize Your Vacation Rental Revenue.Master Simplified Taxation Techniques for Short-term Rentals to Save Time and Money.Uncover the Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Property Management Software.Explore Innovative Ways to Market Vacation Rentals on Niche Platforms for Global Reach.Connect with Dany and WeChalet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danypapineau/Explore WeChalet at: https://wechalet.com/en/**Take advantage of WeChalet's FREE Host Onboarding and Importation of your Airbnb listings. More details on their website**The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction & Background00:02:00 - Dany's Journey into Short Term Rentals00:07:43 - Legal Battle with the Canadian Government00:10:43 - Evolution of Vacation Rental Market00:13:15 - Host-Centric Approach of We Chalet00:13:29 - The Importance of Multiple Booking Locations00:14:45 - WeChalet: A Solution for Property Managers00:17:53 - Challenges of Being an OTA00:20:00 - Differentiating WeChalet00:25:25 - Expansion and Collaboration00:26:16 - Property Manager Integration00:26:47 - Global Expansion00:27:31 - AI Implementation00:28:11 - Heart-Led Approach00:29:00 - Next Episode Preview FREE GUIDE: 10 Ways to Drive Guests to your Website instead of Airbnb: https://directbookingsuccess.com/10-ways-to-drive-guests-to-your-website-instead-of-airbnb/Show notes...

In this episode of the MadTech podcast, Mat Broughton is joined by Rachel Smith and Chris Legaspi, VP commercial of Archipelago Hotels to discuss the latest news in the world of media, marketing, and ecommerce. 

Welcome to What's Up in Business Travel for Week 11 of 2024.  This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360,  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 -Online travel companies set a new recordTravel visa requirements are easingDOJ launches criminal probe into BoeingBoeing whistleblower found deadNorth American air on-time performance improvesSouthwest plans to reduce capacityHilton acquires Graduate HotelsChoice Hotels drops bid to takeover Wyndham HotelsQatar Airways & Aer Lingus launch partnershipSriLankan Airlines codeshares with Korean AirAlaska Airlines won't print boarding passes Frontier Airlines introduces a new seating optionPorter Airlines adds 2 California routesSpotnana launches 'Events'Finnair adopts Avios currencyTune in every Monday morning to get your weekly update.  We hope you will make this a regular part of your week and listen in while you on the move or sitting back and sipping your coffee.You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Ever felt lost at sea with online travel reviews? I'm Cheryl Esch, your solo travel mentor, and I've been there. But fear not! In this auditory adventure, I unpack the secrets to not just surviving but thriving in the world of travel feedback. With my four golden tips, you'll learn to harness the power of reviews and transform them into an invaluable compass for your solo travels. This podcast is your ticket to understanding the true value of those stars and comments that flood the internet. I'll share personal tales of accommodations that both soared and sank expectations, and teach you how to spot the genuine gems amidst the noise. We'll navigate through review sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp, dive into the significance of the majority consensus, and understand when to dismiss those pesky negative outliers. No guest required on this journey—just you, me, and the open road of knowledge leading to your next unforgettable solo trip.Be my first 5 listeners to leave a new review dated March 12th or later and receive a free gift from me. I will create a sample one day itinerary for the city of your choice. Simply screenshot the review you left and message, email or text it to me, then I will be in touch to get more information from you for your free gift.adventuresredheadrambler@gmail.com1-214-701-6825 (US)Facebook community: Solo Travel for Women Over 50Send me a message or share your solo travel story with me.https://www.speakpipe.com/SoloTravelAdventuresLeave a review:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-travel-adventures-safe-travel-for-women-preparing-for-a-trip-overcoming-fear-travel-tips/id1650161410

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The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is sponsored by KnowBe4. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://knowbe4.com • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

I sit down with Lee Friedman, a full-time lawyer, traveller, and founder of Mango Tree Travel. After travelling for years with her young children, she realized the reality of travelling with kids doesn't need to be chaos. Lee created Mango Tree Travel, a travel website that allows families to easily book travel with children, while still enjoying both adult and kid amenities. In this episode, we discuss why travelling with kids isn't scary, how to travel with kids effectively, and how she started her business while working full-time.Connect with Lee⁠Website⁠: mangotreetravel.com⁠Instagram⁠: @mango_tree_travel⁠Facebook⁠: mangotreefamilytravelConnect with Nicole⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NomadNeeks on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nomadneeks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NomadNeeks on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @nomadneeks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NomadNeeks on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@nomadneeks⁠⁠Purchase the Income and Expense Tracker Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NomadNeeks Blog & Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Digital Nomad Facebook Group⁠⁠

As we look ahead to the landmark 10th Skift Global Forum happening this September in New York City, today we take a look back at a panel session from Skift Global Forum 2016 correctly billed as "Legends of Online Travel". On the panel were: Brad Gerstner, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Altimeter Capital; Rich Barton, co founder and, at the time, Executive chairman of Zillow Group (he is currently CEO); Dara Khosrowshahi, then the President and CEO of Expedia (he is currently the CEO of Uber); Jay Walker, Founder of Priceline and CEO of Upside; and moderator Dennis Schaal, Skift's Founding and Executive editor, who earlier that year had released the "Definitive Oral History of Online Travel", the authoritative account of the rise of the online travel agency.  We revisit this session from nearly 7 years ago to assess just how prescient these esteemed speakers were as they discussed the future of online travel as seen from that far away time, still 3+ years before the onset of the global covid pandemic, and 6+ years from the broad release of ChatGPT, the widely-used generative AI tool that has sparked imaginations throughout the world and travel industry. As the panelists in this session point out, many of their predictions have been around since the 1990s ".com" boom and before, so what makes now the moment? The prognostications you'll hear in this session give us some insight into the answer, and we can be certain that this question will loom large at the coming Skift Global Forum as our sessions look to tackle the theme of “Connection in the Age of AI”.

On Wednesday of last week, Skift broke the bombshell news that Expedia Group—the world's leading Online Travel Agent—had decided to end its longstanding partnership with Hopper, a rival OTA that Expedia had nonetheless been providing hotel and vacation rental inventory for many years. What's more, Expedia used their announcement to voice concerns about several practices employed by Hopper that they perceived to be detrimental to consumers. On this episode of the podcast Skift's Lead Producer Jose Marmolejos speaks with Skift's Founding Editor and Executive Editor Dennis Schaal (the journalist who broke that story), as well as Skift Research Analyst Pranavi Agarwal (who recently published the definitive deep dive report on Hopper's business model and performance), about why this business relationship fell apart so suddenly and dramatically. They listen back to some clips from Dennis' interview with Hopper CEO Frederic Lalonde at the Skift Global Forum this past September, get some unique insights from Pranavi's unprecedented access to Hopper's business while she authored her report, and dig into what this rupture could mean for Hopper, Expedia, and the entire online travel industry.

From an underdog to a top dog, this is the story of our C-Suite in this episode of Mind Your Business. Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group shares with us the lessons she learnt from overcoming adversities in her early years to leading China's largest online travel agency today. Presented by Lynlee Foo and Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, FintechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes Skift senior media producer Jose Marmolejos speaks with Skift executive editor Dennis Schaal about his latest article on Skift.com covering the 10 highest-paid online travel execs in 2022. They discuss who topped the list, how executive pay has trended in the last few years, and whether these large compensation packages are necessary to recruit top-notch talent. In other Skift news, Associate Editor Rashaad Jorden reports that hotels are increasingly developing locally themed experiences to appeal to travelers. Jorden writes hotels believe they can attract guests and boost revenue by featuring local art and food, with more travelers looking for destination-based experiences.   Next, a U.S. District Court judge recently ordered JetBlue Airways and American Airlines to end their Northeast Alliance, which enabled the two companies to sell tickets on each other's flights. Edward Russell, editor of the Skift publication, Airline Weekly, delves into the implications of the judge's decision, including what it means for JetBlue's pending merger with Spirit Airlines.  Finally, Columnist Colin Nagy looks into the rise of membership clubs, with New York and London, among other cities, welcoming a flood of new entrants. Nagy touches on some of the strategies new membership clubs are taking, including their plans to enhance their guests' culinary experiences. 

Former Google employer and digital marketing trainer Chris Cheetham-West shares straightforward strategies on this episode of the podcast

With the Easter Holidays approaching, we're hearing why you should perhaps think twice before booking your next trip away through an online travel agent.We'll also learn why you shouldn't be tempted by the headline price for flights on some booking sites.Read more about our best and worst package holiday providers.

With the Easter Holidays approaching, we're hearing why you should perhaps think twice before booking your next trip away through an online travel agent.We'll also learn why you shouldn't be tempted by the headline price for flights on some booking sites.Read more about our best and worst package holiday providers.

Guest: the Tourism Business Council of SA's CEO, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, about plans by SARS to implement a new online form for travellers to declare goods and pay tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems that Covid-19 has changed the notion of ‘travellers experience'. What used to be considered of utmost importance in a trip before may not be too important for the time being. With such a scenario, what approaches should the tourism sector take to create a more memorable and seamless experience for travellers?  Frédéric Barou, Senior Vice President, Online Travel and Market Strategy, Asia Pacific, Amadeus shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Anna Banicevic, CEO und Co-Founder von Zizoo.com, über die erfolgreich abgeschlossene Finanzierungsrunde. Zizoo.com ist eine weltweit tätige Bootsvermietungsplattform, die Charterer mit Reisenden verbindet. Dafür bietet das Startup individuell maßgeschneiderte Bootsurlaube in Form von Lang- und Kurzzeitmieten an, dessen Angebot von Segelbooten mit Besatzung über Katamarane bis hin zu Yachten und Speedbooten reichen. Das Jungunternehmen bietet insgesamt über 44.000 Boote von Partnern aus der Charterbranche an, die davon profitieren, indem sie neue Kunden finden können. Reisende profitieren von einer schnellen, einfachen und sicheren Online-Buchung über die SaaS-basierte Zizoo-Plattform. Das Netzwerk besteht mittlerweile aus mehr als 5.000 Charterunternehmen, von denen sich 2.000 in den letzten zwei Jahren registriert haben. Zizoo.com wurde im Jahr 2014 von Anna Banicevic, Benito Gonzalez del Valle, Ivan Miletic und Sinan Masovic in Berlin gegründet. Mittlerweile beschäftigt das TravelTech über 100 Mitarbeitende und bietet Bootsurlaube mit Start in über 30 Ländern an. In einer Finanzierungsrunde konnte das Reise-Startup die Gesamtsumme an Investitionen seit der Gründung auf über 30 Millionen US-Dollar anheben. Neben bestehenden Investoren haben sich auch zwei große US-Investmentfonds an der Runde beteiligt. Zizoo.com hatte im Jahr 2021 einen Umsatzanstieg von 150% zu verzeichnen und hat mittlerweile 200.000 registrierte Kundinnen und Kunden auf seiner Bootsvermietungsplattform. Mit der Finanzierung wurden auch die neuen Standorte Miami und Athen angekündigt. Im Jahr 2022 erwartet das Jungunternehmen ein Umsatzwachstum von weiteren 100%. Mit dem frischen Kapital aus der Finanzierung und dem erhöhten Umsatz möchte Zizoo.com seine SaaS-Plattform weiterentwickeln, die Marktführerschaft im DACH-Raum ausbauen und zu dem weltweit führenden Anbieter für Wassererlebnisse werden. One more thing wird präsentiert von OMR Reviews – Finde die richtige Software für Dein Business. Wenn auch Du Dein Lieblingstool bewerten willst, schreibe eine Review auf OMR Reviews unter https://moin.omr.com/insider. Dafür erhältst du einen 15€ Amazon Gutschein.

This is a special edition of the Brainz Podcast featuring Stefan Eng, Travelemployees Founder & Owner.Are you getting the service you are entitled to?In this episode, we discuss Online Travel Agents and why they might not be the best place to goListen and enjoy!Do you like the content? Don't forget to subscribe to the Brainz Podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Max Starkov, NYU Professor and Hospitality & Online Travel Tech Consultant chats with Robin Trimingham, The Innovative Hotelier Podcast Host regarding recent trends in OTA travel bookings in the hospitality sector and the importance of demystifying the confusion regarding the perceived high cost of direct bookings. In this insightful discussion Max touches on the fact that while hoteliers cut spending on technology and marketing by an average of 50% during the pandemic, OTAs actually increased spending on marketing and technology during the same time period and now have comprehensive loyalty programs – making it even more important for independent and boutique properties establish a well-balanced distribution strategy that leverages OTAs and direct booking channels to their best advantage. While the cost of customer acquisition for direct bookings is traditionally considered to be high, Max explains why they are actually good value and essential to a successful broad based distribution strategy.

Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

In this episode: We'll look at how travel agencies can benefit from using travel software in this episode. Travel technology has enabled the travel and tourism industry to reach new heights. Technology has also enhanced business function in ways that were previously unimaginable. In this podcast, we take a look at the complete benefits of travel agencies having powerful online travel software. Here are the topics covered in this episode: Need for an online portal · What is online travel software? Key features and functions you can leverage Benefits your travel business can derive Other benefits Qtech Software integrates an online travel tool with your company's travel portal to educate customers and create customized tour packages based on their needs. Our travel ERP software allows companies to establish and expand growth by providing a superior customer experience. By providing a centralized platform, users can view the Internet's information in a logical and structured way. With OTRAMS by Qtech Software, you can power your business with best-in-class technology.

In the first episode of Powering Travel, hosts Brandon Ehrhardt and Sally Smith sit down with Dennis Schaal, the founding and executive editor of Skift. As a news publication dedicated to sharing travel industry happenings, Skift is tapped into the latest and greatest tips, trends and updates for hospitality professionals around the world. Dennis has been covering the travel sector and interviewing its leaders for more than 20 years, and in 2016, he wrote The Definitive Oral History of Online Travel. During the episode, Brandon, Sally and Dennis cover a broad range of topics related to the travel industry including staffing issues, sustainability and much more. Dennis also shares his exclusive insights on where he thinks the industry is headed next. Powering Travel is produced by Expedia Group in association with Quill.

In 2019, a new travel site emerged called Shrpa.com. It's an exploration platform connecting content creators with communities with an end goal of making it easier for people to get out and explore. Chris Lukenbill is the co-founder of Shrpa.com. He's a serial entrepreneur from Rochester, Minnesota who found funding success for this new venture at pitch competitions. In 2021, Shrpa got the endorsement of the state tourism office, Explore Minnesota, which has provided underwriting support for communities, now 50 of them, to leverage this platform and highlight the best of their communities for residents and visitors. Shrpa has an aggressive growth strategy, which includes branching out in other states.ShrpaGrowing Destinations PodcastExperience Rochester, MN

They're big and they buy things. Why aren't the tech giants taking over online travel? Or maybe ... they already have!? We also talk about the illusion of choice when it comes to booking online. Major players like Expedia gobbled up other travel sites, so when you're shopping around, often you're just browsing different floors of the same department store. Plus, it's only a matter of time before Airbnb starts listing hotel rooms. What's stopped them so far?

The traditional travel agent gives you a lot of protection PJ hears from Sinead Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The JET Setting Divas say joining an online travel group can help you save money and find fun things to do when you get ready to plan your vacation destination. 

Enriching Hotel Guests In-Stay Experiences and Improving Hotel/Guest Relationships by Creating a Trust-Less Ecosystem. View the full video interview here. Basil Elotol is the cofounder and CEO of Triphop, a leading Online Travel company, which gives travelers the freedom to reward themselves by providing a simple, immediate, and extremely generous cash rewards program. Triphop has grown to become the most rewarding online travel website in the hotel booking marketplace.

Today, people are becoming more and more familiar with the term 'Digital Nomad.' If there is anything that I have learned from the digital nomad lifestyle, there's a big difference between reading about it online and seeing all the glamorous Instagram posts versus actually experiencing it yourself. In this episode, I am going to essentially peel back the curtain and share with you what it's like to work online and travel or live in a different country. I will also be sharing my top tips for preparing and getting the most out of your experience as a digital nomad.    In this episode, you'll discover... What a digital nomad is.  Living out of your comfort zone. Why I chose this lifestyle. How to prepare yourself. Implementing a structure to stay on top of your work.   Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, I would so appreciate it if you would leave a review on Apple Podcasts. If you would like to show your support, please feel free to share any episodes with friends, family, or via your social media.    Resources and links: Free Guide: Kickstart Your Social Media Management Business Connect with Shannon on INSTAGRAM Shannon's WEBSITE The Tropical Social Shownotes: https://shannonsegall.com/tips-from-a-digital-nomad-what-its-really-like-to-work-online-travel/ Save $50 on your Social Media Management Contracts using code SHANNON22 Get 50% off your Flodesk Subscription 

In this episode, I speak with Amanda who is a mother of 4 and an online entrepreneur.  She is the creator of HotMamaTravel, which is a blog that was founded in 2014 and has since grown to include a YouTube channel and, more recently, a travel agency.  The goal of HotMamaTravel is to help families travel more easily, affordably, and frequently.  Listen on to find out how Amanda has gained freedom with her family as an online travel expert. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.com

Skift Research's Online Travel Agency Factbook is your one-stop shop to understand the global universe of online booking sites. We collected data on and built individual profiles for the 11 largest publicly traded online travel agencies. We analyzed the scale, revenue, growth, profitability, historical performance, and customer acquisition ability of each OTA. Join Skift founding editor Dennis Schaal and Skift Research Senior Analyst Seth Borko as they discuss the report's findings and what they mean for companies including Airbnb, Booking, Expedia, and more in 2022. For more insights into the business of travel, visit skift.com/news.

ebookers UK was launched in 1998 as the UK's first online travel agency, and added its "Bonus+" programme in 2016, in order to offer its customers a compelling reason to book with them. Listen to this episode of "Let's Talk a LITTLE Loyalty" to hear my favourite aspects of this simple and generous loyalty programme - particularly its focus on mobile users. Show Notes: 1) ebookers.co.uk 2) Bonus + 3) Nicki Helfet 4) Let's Talk Loyalty Interview with ebookers.com

This episode is sponsored by the Virtual Vendor Showcase. You can discover more about the Virtual Vendor Showcase here: https://vacationrentalformula.com/vvs Listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS403 Want to get access to some of our best tools? Get The Toolbox >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/toolbox

In this episode of Business of Travel Podcast, we have invited Mr Bhavesh Oza of Blue Star Air Travel Services. Blue Star is a long standing customer of Qtech Software. It is a 34-year-old online Travel Brand, with a network of 35,000 registered Travel Agents Across India. Bhavesh Joined Bluestar in 2009 and is actively involved in Technology, Sales & Operations side of the business. He has travelled the length and breadth of the country, meeting travel business owners and agents. He is a technology enthusiast and actively talks about adopting technology to drive the next phase of growth. From 3000 agents in 2010 to over 35000 registered travel agents in 2021, Blue Star's journey has been incredible. From time to time, Bhavesh leveraged technology to build a portfolio of services for Blue Star. In the Part 1 of the episode, He talks about the pandemic, its impact and what the outlook looks like for domestic, international, leisure and corporate travel. Bhavesh also provides some solid advice to Travel Agents. 3 key things, every Travel Agent must do to get more business at the window. From Travel Technology to Traveler sentiment, this episode is filled with solid insights, million dollar advice and lot of learnings. Do not miss out! Stay Tuned for the Part 2 where we talk more about the Indian Aviation Sector, the journey of Bluestar and 3 key Technology trends. For more information visit: https://www.bookonbluestar.com/ About Qtech Software: https://www.qtechsoftware.com About OTRAMS Travel ERP: https://www.otrams.com

In this inaugural episode of the Summit Series, Ravi Adusumalli, Managing Partner at Elevation, speaks to Deep Kalra, Founder, Group CEO & Chairman of MakeMyTrip. MMT was founded in 2000, was one of the first Indian companies to list in the US, and has been a flag bearer for Indian internet companies. Deep speaks about why he preferred listing in the US over India, how founders should think about growth vs cash burn, how MMT went about hiring and retaining talent in the early days, learnings from MMT's experience of acquiring GoIbibo, and more.

In this episode, hear from Terry Jones, a Keynote Speaker, Innovator, Author and the founder of two billion dollar startups - Kayak and Travelocity and has served on 17 corporate boards. His success has established him as a thought leader on innovation and disruption. Terry has presented in over 25 countries to 300+ companies, helping companies use the tools and techniques he’s developed to keep up with this rapidly changing world. His programs on innovation, leadership and customer relationships are always thought provoking, entertaining and customized. Attendees walk away with inspired ideas and concrete action items to implement in their companies. He is the author of “On Innovation”, about Turning ON Innovation in your culture, teams, and organization as well as the author of “Disruption Off” about The Technological Disruption Coming For Your Company And What To Do About It. Read more at: https://tbjones.com/Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for March 14th at their Websites:Brian Fried is a serial inventor, radio show host, speaker and author. His latest invention is the Paper Towel Topper, a handy device that attaches to the top of your paper towel holder to keep your paper towels dry, clean and germ free. Simple and easy to use, just slide the Paper Towel Topper right into the inner tube of the paper towel roll, at: https://www.papertoweltopper.com/ and https://brianfried.com/Lauren Dennis is the founder of The Artbox Academy, offering customized curated Monthly Art Box Subscriptions, Jumbo Architecture Boxes, Fairy Boxes, Lesson Bundles and Pediatric Hospital Boxes - all to ensure your students and children are engaged, ignited and inspired! Each Art Box and Lesson Bundle is inspired by The Great Master Artists and Architects, at: https://www.theartboxacademy.com/Robert Ciampi has a psychotherapy practice in New Jersey and has been a mental health clinician since 1995, which included working in community mental health centers and hospitals, helping individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses lead more meaningful lives. His book, When to Call a Therapist is available on Amazon and at all bookstores, at: https://www.rciampi.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/​​​​​​​​​ for the latest updates and episodes.

In this episode, hear from Terry Jones, a Keynote Speaker, Innovator, Author and the founder of two billion dollar startups - Kayak and Travelocity and has served on 17 corporate boards. His success has established him as a thought leader on innovation and disruption. Terry has presented in over 25 countries to 300+ companies, helping companies use the tools and techniques he’s developed to keep up with this rapidly changing world. His programs on innovation, leadership and customer relationships are always thought provoking, entertaining and customized. Attendees walk away with inspired ideas and concrete action items to implement in their companies. He is the author of “On Innovation”, about Turning ON Innovation in your culture, teams, and organization as well as the author of “Disruption Off” about The Technological Disruption Coming For Your Company And What To Do About It. Read more at: https://tbjones.com/Visit the Entrepreneur Presenters for March 14th at their Websites:Brian Fried is a serial inventor, radio show host, speaker and author. His latest invention is the Paper Towel Topper, a handy device that attaches to the top of your paper towel holder to keep your paper towels dry, clean and germ free. Simple and easy to use, just slide the Paper Towel Topper right into the inner tube of the paper towel roll, at: https://www.papertoweltopper.com/ and https://brianfried.com/Lauren Dennis is the founder of The Artbox Academy, offering customized curated Monthly Art Box Subscriptions, Jumbo Architecture Boxes, Fairy Boxes, Lesson Bundles and Pediatric Hospital Boxes - all to ensure your students and children are engaged, ignited and inspired! Each Art Box and Lesson Bundle is inspired by The Great Master Artists and Architects, at: https://www.theartboxacademy.com/Robert Ciampi has a psychotherapy practice in New Jersey and has been a mental health clinician since 1995, which included working in community mental health centers and hospitals, helping individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses lead more meaningful lives. His book, When to Call a Therapist is available on Amazon and at all bookstores, at: https://www.rciampi.com/ Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/​​​​​​​​​ for the latest updates and episodes.

This week Robin Censure from the South Pacific Pocket Guide joins us on the show.  The NZ Pocket Guide started over 8yrs ago and has grown to be NZ's largest online travel guide.  They have now expanded into the South Pacific with guides for Fiji, Tonga, Nuie and more!  Listen in to hear how they work with governments and tourism bodies off-shore to help solve challenges like over-tourism in peak times, and how businesses in the South Pacific have embraced sustainability as part of their every day practices.  We have a chat about the value of working holiday visas and Robin gives his views on what NZ should be doing now to promote this opportunity.  To get in touch with Robin > https://nzpocketguide.com/contact-new-zealand-pocket-guide/   www.destinatenz.com  #tourismmarketing #pocketguide #travelguide #travelguidenz #nztravel #nzmustdo #sustainabletravel 

Over the course of 31 episodes of InPhocus during 2020 we've spoken to a wide array of leaders from across the industry.Many of the discussions have focused on the efforts being taken to get through the coronavirus pandemic, while others have dealt with a big news item of a particular week.To mark our 32nd and last episode of the year, we've trawled through the archives and selected three of our favorite interviews on the podcast.This episode of InPhocus is produced in association with Allianz Partners and hosted by PhocusWire's Kevin May.It features our interviews with Jim Davidson (a few days after the collapse of the Sabre-Farelogix acquisition), destination management expert Doug Lanksy and Journera CEO Jeff Katz.InPhocus will return in 2021. In the meantime, enjoy this collection and best wishes for the New Year.

Francesca Benati, Senior Vice President Online Travel Companies Western Europe, Middle East, Africa, Managing Director Italy

這集一樣是 Industry topic 的系列，上次我們做的 FinTech主題得到不錯的迴響，這次我們想跟大家聊聊 OTA(線上旅遊平台) ，包括新冠狀病毒下對於線上旅遊產業的衝擊與轉型，以及做OTA產品的有趣和挑戰。 內容提要： 01:20 ~ 什麼是 OTA? 02:30 ~ 百家爭鳴之各家 OTA 平台都在朝著 cover end to end 線上旅遊旅程體驗 05:04 ~ Booking 跟 Agoda 的差異 07:04 ~ 敏感的話題，設計師角度覺得哪家體驗真的好棒棒 10:30 ~ 各家 OTA 對於產品的策略跟方向 12:09 ~ 加入 Agoda 四年之間的改變與冠狀病毒的衝擊 16:32 ~ 未來計劃與轉型，Covid 是正面的衝擊但也同時讓各家 OTA 反思自身的產品 18:02 ~ 做 OTA 設計過程中，什麼會是每次做項目需要特別注意的？那設計師的著力點應該在哪邊 20:40 ~ OTA 設計流程，其實也是大同小異，但 OTA 有不同的產品型態，Liya 聊到 Velocity 產品線與 expansion 產品線的差異 25:05 ~ 做 OTA 設計需要注意的點以及限制 29:42 ~ 在 OTA 的頂級福利

Podcast: Bloomberg Intelligence (LS 35 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Why Airbnb Has a Privileged Perch in Online TravelPub date: 2020-11-27In this week's Bloomberg Intelligence Radio show featuring our analysts and their research, Mandeep Singh explains why Airbnb is positioned for a successful IPO. Jonathan Palmer discusses how McKesson, Amerisource and Cardinal should be able to overcome Covid-19 vaccine distribution challenges. Chris Ciolino says surging orders suggest heavy-truck production expectations are too conservative. Poonam Goyal notes that online shopping and earlier promotions could bring robust Black Friday sales, and Rob Barnett discusses the U.K. Green recovery plan's impact on oil demand.Hosts: Alix Steel and Paul Sweeney. Producer: Doni Holloway.The BI Radio show podcasts through Apple's iTunes, Spotify and Luminary. It broadcasts on Saturdays and Sundays at noon on Bloomberg's flagship station WBBR (1130 AM) in New York, 106.1 FM/1330 AM in Boston, 99.1 FM in Washington, 960 AM in the San Francisco area, channel 119 on SiriusXM, www.bloombergradio.com, and IPhone and Android mobile apps.Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., provides in-depth analysis and data on more than 2,000 companies and 130 industries. On the Bloomberg terminal, run BI .The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Bloomberg Radio, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this week's Bloomberg Intelligence Radio show featuring our analysts and their research, Mandeep Singh explains why Airbnb is positioned for a successful IPO. Jonathan Palmer discusses how McKesson, Amerisource and Cardinal should be able to overcome Covid-19 vaccine distribution challenges. Chris Ciolino says surging orders suggest heavy-truck production expectations are too conservative. Poonam Goyal notes that online shopping and earlier promotions could bring robust Black Friday sales, and Rob Barnett discusses the U.K. Green recovery plan's impact on oil demand. Hosts: Alix Steel and Paul Sweeney. Producer: Doni Holloway. The BI Radio show podcasts through Apple’s iTunes, Spotify and Luminary. It broadcasts on Saturdays and Sundays at noon on Bloomberg’s flagship station WBBR (1130 AM) in New York, 106.1 FM/1330 AM in Boston, 99.1 FM in Washington, 960 AM in the San Francisco area, channel 119 on SiriusXM, www.bloombergradio.com, and IPhone and Android mobile apps. Bloomberg Intelligence, the research arm of Bloomberg L.P., provides in-depth analysis and data on more than 2,000 companies and 130 industries. On the Bloomberg terminal, run BI .

On our show this week, we'll talk about the process of booking travel online from flights and hotels to excursions and activities, what to watch out for and where to get the best deals. Taylor Cole from HotelHunt TV will also join us to give us her impression of the Hotel Figueroa in Los Angeles. And we'll visit New York City who just had their Thanksgiving Day Parade so now they're gearing up for Christmas and New Year's. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/