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" It's a quirky and complex puzzle."  In the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff, on the stroke of midnight during a hellish thunderstorm, you hear a scream. You all rushed to the town square to find that your beloved storyteller has been murdered! This is the work of a nefarious demon... a demon that kills by night and takes on human form by day. Blood on the Clocktower is a game of lies and truth, team building and betrayal, and a game of secret identities. It is also, in our opinion, the best social deduction game in the world. Steven Medway, the creator of Blood on the Clocktower, joins us to talk about fine-tuning the balance of the game, the role of dead players, how the game experience changes depending on which country you're playing in, and so much more. What sets Blood on the Clocktower apart from other social deduction games is how well-balanced it feels as a player. Much of the information given and gathered by the "good team" works like a sort of logic puzzle, as the players piece together the truth in a variety of ways. However, the "evil team" is given many opportunities to spread misinformation, which really levels the playing field. There are also affordances made for "dead players" as well as people joining the game late or leaving early. Steven shares insights about his design process when creating characters and mechanics for Blood on the Clocktower. He also answers questions from our listeners. I was particularly fascinated by the segment where he talks about how the gaming experience varies by country. Whether you're a game designer interested in balancing strategy games or just a fan of Blood on the Clocktower, I highly recommend checking out this interview.   Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Laurel Greatrix and I explore why today's travelers are seeking out the experience first and planning trips around it. She shares the top types of experiences that travelers are searching for and explains why they allow visitors to explore a destination more deeply. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why today's travelers are increasingly planning trips around experiences rather than destinations, and what this shift means for destination marketers What types of travel experiences are trending right now, from outdoor adventures to immersive, small-group offerings like cooking and craft classes How Viator supports both large and small experience operators and helps them reach wider audiences through powerful distribution partnerships Why authenticity matters in travel experiences and how travelers are seeking unique, non-mass market interactions to go deeper into destinations What roles collaboration and strategic partnerships play in Viator's business model, including the relationship with TripAdvisor and broad third-party distribution The Experience-First Shift in Travel Planning Historically, travel planning centered around destinations, accommodations, and flights. Travelers picked a location, locked in their hotel, and then considered what activities to do once on site. But according to Laurel Greatrix, Vice President of Marketing at Viator, the world's largest travel experiences marketplace, that approach is rapidly evolving. Increasingly, travelers are first setting their sights on unique and memorable experiences and building their trips around them. What sets the experiences sector apart isn't just its offline-heavy operation or diversity, but the sheer pace of its growth. Since the pandemic, demand has soared for outdoor and active experiences, with destinations like Alaska, Utah, Colorado, and Banff seeing impressive spikes in bookings. Simultaneously, activities such as cooking classes and craft workshops are seeing consistent double- and even triple-digit growth rates. These trends show travelers craving meaningful engagement with destinations, a trend accelerated by the global prioritization of health, wellness, and authentic encounters. Authenticity and Personalization “Authentic” is a buzzword often used in travel, but as Laurel points out, it means something different to every traveler. Viator's data shows that while classic attractions, think the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower, remain bucket-list essentials, growth is skewing toward bespoke, local, and hands-on experiences. Travelers increasingly seek opportunities to connect with local culture, meet passionate guides, and try their hand at activities like perfume making in Paris or chocolate crafting in Belgium. For marketers and operators, this means a growing need to communicate what makes their experiences unique, accessible, and “authentic.” Reviews, detailed product descriptions, and visually rich content can help set expectations and attract customers seeking depth over breadth. Collaboration in the Experiences Ecosystem Viator's success is rooted in collaboration, internally and through partnerships. Its acquisition by TripAdvisor shows how powerful collaborations can transform an entire market segment. By powering bookings across thousands of partner sites ranging from airlines to travel agencies and even Amazon, Viator helps even the smallest operators achieve global reach. Collaboration also extends to working with destinations and other experience providers. By joining forces, they can disperse visitor traffic, reduce overcrowding at major sites, and promote lesser-known experiences that contribute to local economies and more sustainable tourism practices. Resources: Website: https://www.viator.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelgreatrix/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viatortravel/ X: https://x.com/ViatorTravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viator YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ViatorTravel We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more o​f. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!

“Creating the escape room becomes the escape room.” New York City is REPOD co-host David Spira's home market. Whenever he's recommending escape rooms to guests and visitors, his favorite go-to is MyssTic Escape Rooms in Brooklyn, NY. Two of their escape rooms have won Golden Lock awards: Ghost Light, and their newest game, The Bird. Gara Roda and Moritz Marti, the co-founders of MyssTic Rooms, join us today on REPOD to talk about the challenges of building a world class escape room in bustling New York City, especially when they are far from their home countries. There are many reasons it's challenging to build escape rooms in NYC. Real estate is expensive, the hurdles of navigating the city's fire codes are many, and square footage is at a premium. An affordable place for their business meant a basement location which came with its own set of complications. A near catastrophic flood in the early days led to some pretty impressive flood mitigation. Shortly after they first opened, a tragic fire occurred in an escape room in Poland, which led to a crackdown by fire inspectors all over the world, but with especially tight restrictions in New York. Gara and Moritz persevered, despite all the setbacks, and it was inspiring to hear them talk about how all the different constraints led to more creativity. As David points out, even though their games are small in comparison to other escape rooms, "every single nook and cranny had an abundance of detail." These two escape room creators have endured seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and yet have recently just been honored with another Golden Lock award for their newest game, The Bird. They mention at the end of the episode that eventually they are looking to move back to Europe and are open to finding a partner or even possibly a buyer. So hit 'em up if this sounds interesting to you. Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt Based on the new Madders of Time series by bestselling author DL Orton. Registration opens May 1, 2025 Hive: The Race to Save Time runs from May 16-26, 2025 Over $1,000 in Prizes, winners determined by sweepstakes. Purchase of the book or free alternative method of entry registration is required to participate, but the e-book will be available for just 99 cents while the hunt is running. Visit Hive: The Race to Save Time website for more details. Preorder the book today!   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

C'è una parola che descrive esattamente questo scempio: morofilia. È l'attrazione morbosa per la morte e la sofferenza altrui. Non è una categoria psicologica, è una pulsione sociale, è uno dei molti mostri che la guerra a Gaza ha risvegliato. Il “tour del 7 ottobre” documentato da Pablo Trincia promette ai visitatori un'escursione nei luoghi dell'attacco di Hamas, con una comoda sosta su una collina da cui “ammirare” i bombardamenti israeliani sulla Striscia. È tutto vero: 162,87 euro a persona, caffè, pasticcini, aria condizionata, acqua in bottiglia e magari qualche piantina da un vivaio “vicino a Gaza”, per sentirsi anche buoni. Tutto prenotabile su TripAdvisor. Le recensioni sono entusiaste, il tono è da agenzia turistica, ma il contesto è quello di un genocidio in corso. Non una parola sulle migliaia di civili palestinesi uccisi, sulle famiglie cancellate dalle mappe, sulle case rase al suolo, sugli ospedali assediati. Tutto si riduce a un'esperienza immersiva da raccontare agli amici, tra selfie e souvenir. La morofilia non nasce nei campi di battaglia, ma negli occhi di chi guarda. E oggi trova forma nei pacchetti turistici confezionati come un safari etico, condita da un folklore militare che trasforma l'orrore in una narrazione di eroismo. È il trionfo della disumanizzazione: la guerra vista come spettacolo, le vittime ridotte a sfondo. Si può davvero assistere a tutto questo sorseggiando caffè? Evidentemente sì. Si può sorseggiare un caffè guardando un bambino morire sotto le macerie, se è incluso nel prezzo. Il genocidio, dopotutto, è più digeribile con un pasticcino. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

For this episode, Dr. Noah Charney heads to Nova Gorica. Just across the Italian border is Gorizia. They're two cities that were separated by a chalk line drawn in the middle of the night in 1947. But now, they're united for something remarkable: the first transnational European Capital of Culture. The project, called GO!2025, is well underway and already a huge success. But you've got another half a year to check it out, if you haven't yet. This episode is all about the event and what you can see when you visit, with Dr. Charney joined by Erika Lojk from the Vipava and Nova Gorica Tourist Board and Mija Lorbek, CEO of GO!2025.Feel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.Sound Production: Urska Charney For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.

In this episode, we explore how Google is embedding travel ads into AI-powered search results and what that means for advertisers, and dive into Tripadvisor's Q1 2025 earnings — with a focus on their growing experiences segment and bold AI-first strategy to drive future growth.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.

Google is now allowing ads from travel companies to appear in generative AI search results, with startups like iAsk showing sponsored links from brands such as Tripadvisor and American Airlines. Meanwhile, Disney announced plans to build its first Middle Eastern theme park in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, with the project being designed and financed in collaboration with government-backed developer Miral. Lastly, the Trump campaign spent over $4.76 million on lodging during the 2024 election, favoring Hilton and Marriott properties over other hotel brands. Google Places Travel Ads in Startup AI Search Engine Results How Much the Trump Campaign Spent on Hotels — and Where Staffers Stayed Disney Picks Abu Dhabi for Its First Middle East Theme Park 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.

  "Hiding interesting objects in plain sight is a hallmark of Great Gotham Challenge." In New York, everyone's got a story. A gimmick. A hustle. The city's crawling with characters. Some are just colorful. Others... well, others are part of something bigger. A secret. A puzzle. That hot dog vendor on the corner? A whispered password might just grant you access to a secret underground lair. You never really know if someone's just being New York... or if you're already inside the game. Capturing this elusive feeling of a magical underground is what drives Jon Seale and Ryan Patch. They run the Great Gotham Challenge, a massive city-wide puzzle adventure that weaves through the bones of New York City. They describe it as part puzzle hunt, part Amazing Race, and part immersive theater. I really enjoyed hearing about all the custom props they create for the Great Gotham Challenge that look like ordinary New York objects, but are actually part of the game. There is something magical about an item hidden in plain sight that players will overlook until they're clued to take a deeper look. Much of their game is designed to encourage players to explore stories of New York's oddities and its secret histories. They also talk about working on Compass, formerly known as "Midnight Madness." You can read reviews about past Great Gotham Challenges on Room Escape Artist.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt Based on the new Madders of Time series by bestselling author DL Orton. Registration opens May 1, 2025 Hive: The Race to Save Time runs from May 16-26, 2025 Over $1,000 in Prizes, winners determined by sweepstakes. Purchase of the book or free alternative method of entry registration is required to participate, but the e-book will be available for just 99 cents while the hunt is running. Visit Hive: The Race to Save Time website for more details. Preorder the book today!   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

You want to earn more, but you hesitate when it's time to raise your rates. Sound familiar? This is a challenge Georgie Darling, business coach and freelance writer, knows all too well. She battled imposter syndrome just like most creators do, and now helps other creatives move past self-doubt and build businesses that actually pay what they're worth. In this episode, you'll learn simple strategies for growing a business that fits into your lifestyle, tools for choosing the right clients, and tips for pushing through fear and doubt that come with growing a creative business. Georgie and I discuss: Why so many creatives undervalue themselves How to overcome imposter syndrome and start earning more Mindset shifts for transitioning from freelancer to coach Client red flags and how to set client boundaries How to build a business around your ideal lifestyle Tools for building confidence as a business owner Georgie Darling is a business coach and freelance travel writer passionate about helping female creatives create confident, sustainable, and profitable businesses. She went from an office job to traveling the world and working with high-profile brands like Tripadvisor, Marriott Hotels, ELLE, and The Guardian. Connect with Georgie:

In this episode of the Product Thinking Podcast, we are joined by Kristin Dorsett, COO at Viator.We dive into how Kristin and her team are building a culture of experimentation, and what it takes to move fast without losing alignment.Viator, under the TripAdvisor umbrella, has embraced a learning mindset that blends data, customer feedback, and rapid iteration. Kristin shares how cross-functional collaboration empowers decision-making and why they've built systems that encourage teams to learn from both successes and failures.If you're aiming to understand how to balance experimentation with measurable success in your organization, this episode is a must-listen!You'll hear us talk about:15:14 Embracing Failure to SucceedKristin discusses the importance of cultivating a mindset that celebrates learning from failures and iterating quickly to achieve collective success.28:29 The Role of AI in Product StrategiesHow Viator uses AI to improve customer experiences by focusing on solving practical problems, avoiding the trap of using technology for technology's sake.22:50 Leveraging Customer FeedbackKristin explains how Viator's voice-of-the-customer program helps product managers identify key areas of improvement, leading to significant enhancements in their checkout conversion.Episode resources:Kristin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristindorsett/Viator website: https://www.viator.com/Try Liveblocks: https://liveblocks.io/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:12 Dear Melissa06:18 Transition to COO12:34 Culture of experimentation17:48 Practical AI strategy22:34 Voice of the customer31:28 Cross-functional leadership

In fact, over the course of the interview, Eric often came back to the importance of finding your inspiration. His two most well-received games were both conceived when an inspiration "lit a fire inside (of him)." He also very candidly tells us about losing that inspiration while in the process of playtesting The Dome, and how he needed to step away to regain a fresh perspective. This worked, because David tells us that there was a marked difference in players' reception to the game in the very early days of the game's launch compared to after Eric returned from his break, reinspired. Creating anything requires not only a huge investment of time and money, but it also requires a strong belief in your concept. I certainly found inspiration from hearing Eric tell us about his escape room journey, and I hope you will as well.     Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

Join Simon, Joe, and Phill as they dive deep into all things Halloween Horror Nights (HHN)! In this spooky episode, we react to some of the worst HHN reviews ever written. From complaints about haunted houses to grumbles about scare zones, we break down the good, the bad, and the hilarious sides of this legendary Halloween horror event at Universal Studios Whether you're a die-hard fan of Halloween Horror Nights or just love scary good fun, this is one episode you won't want to miss! #HalloweenHorrorNights #HHNnews #tripadvisor #universalstudios #badreviews

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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind journey through Slovenia – led not by guidebooks, but by those who've chosen to call this country home. In this special episode of Feel Slovenia the podcast, Dr. Noah Charney teamed up with a band of fellow expats from around the world – Colombia, Mexico, Germany, England, the US and Australia – to bring you an authentic, insider's guide to Slovenia.The episode is divided by region, so whether you're dreaming of the Alps, coastal Karst, wine country, or the green capital of Ljubljana, there's something here for you. Each guest shares their own personal recommendations that you're unlikely to stumble upon as a casual tourist. And it's not just the global crew joining in – Noah even brought his parents along for the ride! PLUS – stay tuned for the brand-new Expats' Guide to Slovenia story on www.slovenia.info to accompany this episode.Hit play and discover Slovenia you didn't know you were missing.Feel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.Sound Production: Urska Charney For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.

Welcome to Wake Up!1st Hour: CJ Hamm makes his return to Wake Up!Chris and CJ have fun covering "Signs you are in a bad restaurant" and the current Top 20 restaurants in Tucson on TripAdvisor.

" Am I really playing with Neil Patrick Harris?" In keeping with the theme of Box Two, Neil Patrick Harris is back for his second appearance on our podcast. And not only that, he also brought a friend. Jonathan Bayme, CEO of theory11, is a longtime collaborator and Neil's bestie. They first met at a magic show Jonathan created for the Nomad Hotel in New York. Neil and Jonathan quickly bonded over a shared passion for elevating the art of magic, a deep appreciation for fine craftsmanship, and creating experiences full of wonder and joy. Jonathan created his company, theory11, with the goal of crafting magic tricks and playing cards that not only worked flawlessly, but were also beautiful to look at. Jonathan worked with Neil to produce Box Two, which was created with a very similar aesthetic and vibe. They very candidly explained the thought process behind design decisions such as relying on an online chat interface, and how they achieved certain magical effects. Box Two is gorgeous, with hefty props that felt good and looked good. I especially enjoyed hearing about the playtesting and mechanical process behind producing such a complicated boxed game. Jonathan also shares his secret to networking. Whether it's about tracking down JJ Abrams, or writing weekly emails at twelve years old to David Copperfield's longtime executive producer, I really enjoyed his stories of perseverance when it comes to making connections. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out our first interview with NPH in Season 2, Episode 1.     Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Hive: The Race to Save Time Puzzle Hunt Based on the new Madders of Time series by bestselling author DL Orton. Registration opens May 1, 2025 Hive: The Race to Save Time runs from May 16-26, 2025 Over $1,000 in Prizes, winners determined by sweepstakes. Purchase of the book or free alternative method of entry registration is required to participate, but the e-book will be available for just 99 cents while the hunt is running. Visit Hive: The Race to Save Time website for more details. Preorder the book today!   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

Join your host Ric on this special episode of Monorail Tales, where Bill, Gary, Jeni, Patrick, Sheila, and Steve each dive into real TripAdvisor reviews of Disney World—both glowing five-star praise and candid one- to three-star critiques. Our panel doesn't stop at simply reading the reviews: they roll up their sleeves to troubleshoot the worst experiences, offering practical ideas and insider tips to turn those “bad trips” into magical memories. From conquering endless lines, maximizing Genie+ and Lightning Lane, to navigating dining plans and avoiding hidden pitfalls in the parks, this crew has you covered. Tune in for honest reactions, smart solutions, and a healthy dose of Disney nostalgia—because even the toughest critics can find a little magic with the right strategy! Connect with Jeni—the queen of trip planning magic and pure fabulocity! Facebook: Wondermakers Travel with Jeni Cohen Instagram: @rockabillydisney Website & Blog: Rockabilly Disney Whether you're looking for expert itinerary crafting, the latest park-hacks, or a dose of Jeni's signature vintage flair, Jeni's your go‑to Disney travel guru!

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En el último episodio me acompañan, en el estudio, nuestros queridos 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶, 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 Á𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝘆 Á𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗼 para debatir un tema de actualidad: Cómo la inteligencia artificial puede revolucionar la planificación de viajes. ✅¿Sabes que puedes formar parte de la Comunidad RevenueKnowmads y que tenemos descuentos de entre un 15 y un 40%? ¡Aquí tienes toda la información!: 👉https://www.revenueknowmads.com ✅¿Quieres aprender más sobre revenue management, marketing, distribución, ventas y comercialización hotelera?. Te invito a que te suscribas a Hotel Marketing School: 👉https://hotelmarketing.school/ ✅El GRAN LIBRO del COACHING HOTELERO es una guía práctica que combina conceptos de coaching con estrategias específicas para la gestión hotelera. Si deseas profundizar en el tema, te recomiendo leerlo al completo. ✅Si quieres formar parte del Club del Hotelero Feliz, aquí te dejamos el enlace para que puedas unirte a su grupo de WhatsApp: 🔗https://chat.whatsapp.com/JodZmMOmtye... ¿𝗗𝗲 𝗾𝘂é 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗼? 🤔 A pesar de un inicio sin guión, caótico pero muy divertido, la conversación se adentra en el papel de los 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴é𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀 autónomos y su potencial para cambiar la forma en que reservamos nuestros hoteles y vuelos. 🚀¡𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽á𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘂𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲 𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶ó𝗻 𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿í𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘀! No hay duda de la increíble velocidad a la que avanza la inteligencia artificial, con actualizaciones, casi, a diario. Un concepto muy actual es el de los 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗴é𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀. Se trata de sistemas autónomos capaces no solo de ayudar en la planificación, sino también de ejecutar acciones como la compra y reserva de viajes. Este es un punto crucial: ya no solo hablamos de asistentes informativos, sino de verdaderos ejecutores de reservas. A continuación compartimos 5 nombres, que se mencionan en el episodio, relacionados con el campo de la IA y aplicados a la industria de los viajes: 1️⃣𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: Un modelo que parece avanzar hacia la planificación y ejecución de reservas de forma autónoma, aunque actualmente su versión Pro, en OpenAI, es de pago y con acceso limitado geográficamente. 2️⃣𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀: Aunque presente, se considera que actualmente tiene limitaciones para la búsqueda de viajes en comparación con otros modelos. Se espera que evolucione en el futuro. 3️⃣𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗔𝗜: Una alternativa china a Operator, actualmente en beta privada pero con la promesa de ser gratuita. Ha generado gran expectación. 4️⃣𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸: Un modelo chino que ha logrado resultados similares a otros con menos recursos, utilizando ingeniería inversa sobre modelos existentes. Se ha destacado por su menor coste. 5️⃣𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆: Un buscador con IA que busca competir con Google, utilizando diferentes modelos de lenguaje y adaptándose a regulaciones europeas de datos. Ha establecido una alianza con TripAdvisor. 🤔¿𝗘𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀? Jaime Chicheri planteó una pregunta controvertida: ¿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗿á𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗢𝗧𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗼?. La IA tiene la capacidad de construir sistemas de reserva con el mismo inventario y mejoras significativas en poco tiempo. Las OTAs han jugado un papel fundamental en la distribución de servicios turísticos, y plantear su posible desaparición invita a una reflexión profunda sobre su evolución, su impacto y los cambios en el comportamiento del consumidor y la tecnología. 🎧 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝘆 Ú𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗮 𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗜Ó𝗡 𝘀𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗢. ¿𝗤𝘂é 𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗶ó𝗻? ¿𝗘𝘀𝘁á𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝗔 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝘂 𝗽𝗿ó𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗷𝗲? ¡𝗢𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮! //////////////////// ¿Quieres más? 👉 Si quieres seguir aprendiendo con nuestros vídeos semanales te invito a suscribirte a este canal sobre Revenue Management, Distribución, Marketing y todo lo que ayuda a un negocio de alojamiento a crecer (hoteles, rentals, campings, hostales..) donde además hablo sobre estratégias y tácticas para emprender. 👉 Si además quieres seguir mi día a día como emprendedor te animo a visitar mi otro canal https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLGC… 👉Y si quieres que te muestre 7 maneras, algunas de ellas GRATIS, en las que puedo ayudar a personas como tú a 1) Crear marca personal y autoridad 2) Generar ingresos pasivos y emprender 3) Mejorar el Revenue de su negocio 4) Aprender todo sobre Revenue Management (Una estrategia que nace en el sector servicios y de la que muchos negocios deberían aprender), Distribución de producto online - offline, Marketing Digital y Rentabilización de Negocios de cualquier tipo te animo a entrar en https://bit.ly/jch7minutos 👉 También puedes seguir aprendiendo con nosotros, aquí te dejamos acceso a https://www.rkmuniversity.com Se trata del primer MBA en negocios de alojamiento turístico y sus cursos son 100% bonificables y pueden salirte, totalmente, GRATIS. MARCAS DE TIEMPO 0:00 Presentación del episodio: La NUEVA FORMA de BUSCAR VIAJES: IA por voz, Alexa, Operator, ManusAI y el FUTURO del TURISMO

 " An outlandish approach to meta puzzles" "Congratulations and Condolences" is the default phrase when a team of puzzlers has just won the vaunted MIT Mystery Hunt. This is because according to tradition, the winning team must write next year's Mystery Hunt. This daunting task was recently undertaken by Death and Mayhem, the team that wrote the 2025 MIT Mystery Hunt titled "The Case of the Shadow Diamond." At the helm of this illustrious team is James Douberley, affectionately dubbed the Benevolent Dictator. James led his team of over 160 people to create David's favorite MIT Mystery Hunt to date, blending puzzles with immersive theater in a way that Mystery Hunts had never done before. Some features of this year's hunt included an escape room, The Radio, and The Gala, which functioned as both the team headquarters, but also a place for players to experience a fun interaction. This year's Mystery Hunt had 5,000 people enrolled, with around 171 puzzles. James joins us on REPOD to unwrap the mystery behind how his team designed and built this year's Mystery Hunt. I especially loved hearing about the unique escape room they built, which involved one player actually going to the escape room, while the rest of their team back at HQ clued the active player on what to do, but with a very limited word bank. Cue hilarity. If you're interested in puzzle hunts and large scale immersive events, don't miss this episode, and make sure to check out David's favorite (relatively accessible) puzzle linked below. Winner's Coin from the 2025 MIT Mystery Hunt Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors: Weldwood Marketing, Buzzshot, COGS by Clockwork Dog, and Patreon supporters like you.    Weldwood Marketing Maximize your online presence with Weldwood Marketing. It's a one-stop shop for digital marketing—specializing in web design, SEO, online ads, and best business practices. They can even manage all your integrations so you can track the customer journey from clicking on an ad to booking your game. Let Weldwood help unlock more money for your business. Special offer exclusively for REPOD listeners: Weldwood rarely offers discounts, but they did for us. REPOD listeners get 15% off Marketing Services for the first 3 months, PLUS $750 off escape room websites. Schedule your Discovery Call and mention REPOD in the notes! Visit weldwoodmarketing.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Become a Patron Today! Supporitng us on Patreon helps to fund our work, pay our team, and it grants you access to an incredible library of bonus content including:  The REPOD Bonus Show The Spoilers Club The Travelogue Series Thank you to all of our ongoing supporters

Una clase maestra sobre los virtuosi emasculados del barroco, que Pop y Muerte les ofrecen para que no tengan que visionar esa siniestra bazofia 90's, Farinelli. El episodio incluye la historia de la orquiectomía a través de las civilizaciones; la clase social, adiestramiento, nacionalidad y carrera de los castrati, así como su ocaso; el sonido y estética (demencial) del fenómeno; vidas de célebres capados operísticos; principales capitales castradoras de Europa (atrévete a esto, Trip Advisor); incluso los detalles de la intervención (auch) y el postoperatorio (OH MY GOD). De fondo, y con una relación ténue con los hechos tratados, suenan The Housemartins, Kanye West & Ty Dollar Sign, The Jasmine Minks, Deftones y Eels.

Tune in to the latest Suite Spot episode featuring TMG's very own Chief Technology Officer, Jason Lee, as he gives listeners the latest update on our newest innovation, SMART Response powered by TMG AI. Hear about the development, successes, and challenges of building a guest review response solution with the ingenuity of artificial intelligence. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what's trending in hotel marketing. I'm your host, Ryan Embree. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. As you can see, if you're watching us on our YouTube channel, we are here in our Suite Spot podcast studio in Maitland, Florida, here with CTO, Jason Lee at Travel Media Group. Jason, thank you so much for being back on the Suite Spot. Jason Lee: Yeah, thanks for having me. In the seated position. Ryan Embree: Yes. I feel like we should be celebrating maybe like a 10th or 15th milestone of you coming on the Suite Spot or something like that. It's been a lot, but we're here to talk about a really important topic, something that's been bubbling up in conferences, conversations that we're having something that you're not a stranger to. You've been doing some research on this and, and have some updates for us. But AI, I mean, it seems to be the, obviously the, the hot topic, like I said, at these conferences or just in the industry, outside of the industry in general, and then pairing it with guest review response, something that Travel Media group obviously known for. We're coming up on the 2 million guest review mark. Which Is a fantastic milestone, really exciting milestone, but I figured we could start the episode by just kind of talking about how Travel Media Group got into guest review response. A lot of the stuff and solutions that we've talked about on this podcast have been through hotel your feedback. Talk to us a little bit about this journey in review response, and then we'll get to maybe where the state of the industry is now, and AI and guest review response. Jason Lee: Well, you know, working with hotels the way we have for a lot of years, almost 10 years ago, we were getting a lot of requests to do review response. And so, we're like, yeah, I think we can do it. And then as we got into it, we realized like, wow, this is complicated because every hotel's different. The vibe of the hotel is different, but also the amenities and policies, the quantities, the types of sites that are, have more text or less text ratings and like, I think even getting deeper into, you know, how a hotel wants to use language. And so like, it's even beyond voice, you know? So it's like it's literally grammar and also types of words. And so I think, so we started in this very simple place, very innocent, like, we can do this. This is gonna be awesome. And I think the first offering we had was 20 reviews. It was an SLA of 20 reviews a month. It was TripAdvisor only and . So we, like, we, we jumped to that and quickly, almost like instantly it was like, well, we need, we definitely need Google, and well, we definitely need Expedia. We definitely need booking. You know, so we had to adapt. And it went, the adoption was not just in the sites that we've brought on, it was also in the complexity of the response. It was also in then systematically creating a flow. So the review comes in, we have a writer that writes a response. That response goes to the property. So like, that stuff wasn't initially there. It goes to the property, the property can edit it, and then, and then it goes live back on the site. So that whole process was also sort of formulated during those first, that first year, and then has become very perfected over time where, where we've taken that and we have all sorts of mechanisms to make sure we capture hotel voice, make sure we're doing the right things, critical review pieces that we're doing. So all of these things to really sort of make it as authentic as possible...

L'info du matin - Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont révélé les sites préférés des Français pour choisir un restaurant. 53 % consultent en priorité les avis Google, suivis de TripAdvisor (45 %) et du bouche-à-oreille (42 %). Le winner du jour : - Tamie, aux États-Unis, a récolté 200 000 € pour offrir une retraite méritée à Betty, une serveuse de 81 ans qui ne pouvait pas arrêter de travailler. - En Écosse, Jim Douglas, 96 ans, a retrouvé son amour d'enfance, perdu de vue depuis près de 90 ans, grâce à une vieille photo de classe. Le flashback de juin 1985 - Sortie du premier album d'a-ha "Hunting High and Low". - Dire Straits sort "Brothers in Arms", avec les titres "Money for Nothing" et "Walk of Life". Les savoirs inutiles : - Le Bhoutan est le dernier pays à avoir eu la télévision, en 1999. Le Royaume-Uni l'a introduite en 1925, la France dix ans plus tard. 3 choses à savoir sur Pokémon Le jeu surprise : Anne-Sophie de Dinan vers Saint-Malo gagne un séjour WEEKENDESK : 2 nuits pour 2 personnes au Roz Marine Thalasso avec petits déjeuners et accès Thalasso illimité. La banque RTL2 : - Laetitia d'Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis vers La Rochelle gagne 600 euros. - Katia de Vougy vers Annecy gagne 400 euros. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg discusses interest in the travel sector right now as March consumer sentiment declined across the board. He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travelers can now book hotels directly through the AI search engine Perplexity, which integrates data from Tripadvisor and Selfbook, though the booking process is still somewhat clunky. European airline CEOs say demand for travel to the U.S. remains strong despite economic concerns, but warn that a decline could pose challenges due to limited alternative markets. Meanwhile, Airbus claims innovation is helping offset emissions from aviation growth, though the industry acknowledges it has made limited progress in sustainability. Perplexity Can Now Book Hotels: What Our Tests Show Airline CEOs Say Europe-U.S. Demand Remains Strong, But For How Long? ‘Relatively Stable' Emissions? Airbus Says Innovation Can Offset Air Travel But the Record Isn't Good 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.

Hey Slaycaters, we're back with another mysterious case sure to leave your jaws agape.  It's a perfect storm of WTF as we look into the tragic case of Elijah Snow, a firefighter celebrating his wedding anniversary in Cancun, Mexico with his beloved wife, Jamie.  There really are no words to describe the mixture of incompetence, corruption and potential cover-up that took place. However, devastated wife Jamie managed to come up with some choice words in her blistering 1-Star hotel review on TripAdvisor.  You have to hear it (and this case) to believe it!  As always, thanks for Slaycating with us and stay safe out there! You want MORE KIM?  Then subscribe to SLAYCATION PLUS and get MORE KIM!  Weekly ‘More Kim' episodes and AD FREE LISTENING now available for subscribers to SLAYCATION PLUS! SUBSCRIBE to SLAYCATION PLUS right in Apple Podcasts, or on our website: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing Join our ridiculously fun & darkly comedic Facebook Group - 'SLAYCATERS ONLY' where you can interact with the Hosts, fellow Slaycaters and get behind the scenes info, photos and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 SLAYCATION MERCH!  Top quality ‘Pack Your Body Bags" tote bags, as well as Slaycation T-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more available at: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all For more INFO on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to EMAIL us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, we will explore the exact monetization strategy that helped Tinder reach $1B+ in revenue. We're joined by Ravi, a senior product executive with extensive experience at major tech giants like Tinder, Facebook, and Tripadvisor. Ravi will break down the strategy that helped Tinder evolve from a college campus app to a global dating powerhouse generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. We'll also dive into the intersection of mobile product strategy and artificial intelligence, exploring how these elements combine to create exceptional product experiences.You will discover:✅The monetization frameworks that scaled Tinder to $1B+ in revenue✅Effective product strategies for building a great user experience✅How to use AI to shape product development todayLearn More:Ravi's Substack: Ravi on Producthttps://www.ravi-mehta.com/Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this interview, we will explore the exact monetization strategy that helped Tinder reach $1B+ in revenue. We're joined by Ravi, a senior product executive with extensive experience at major tech giants like Tinder, Facebook, and Tripadvisor. Ravi will break down the strategy that helped Tinder evolve from a college campus app to a global dating powerhouse generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. We'll also dive into the intersection of mobile product strategy and artificial intelligence, exploring how these elements combine to create exceptional product experiences.You will discover:✅The monetization frameworks that scaled Tinder to $1B+ in revenue✅Effective product strategies for building a great user experience✅How to use AI to shape product development todayLearn More:Ravi's Substack: Ravi on Producthttps://www.ravi-mehta.com/Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

Episode 374 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Dave Blundin, serial entrepreneur & investor. Dave's track record is legendary as one of the top entrepreneurs and investors in the Boston tech scene. He's co-founded 23 companies… and many have been incredibly successful: * DataSage - acquired by Vignette for over $1B in today's dollars * EverQuote - which went public * Vestmark - manages over $2 trillion in assets Companies like CourseAdvisor, Jobcase, Autotegrity, LeadKarma were all acquired. Plus he's invested in CarGurus, TripAdvisor… and he is the Founder & General Partner of Link Ventures and he's also the founder of the startup incubator, Cogo Labs. One might think that after all of this success, Dave would downshift and relax… but it is the exact opposite. He has been waiting for this moment since he was 14 years old and that is the current platform shift to AI. He studied AI at MIT back in 1984 and pioneered quantizing neural networks as early as 1992. Needless to say… his time is now and he believes that it has the potential to be the greatest thing that ever happened to humanity. He wants to savor the moment and work to train and build faster, better, & smarter AI. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:43 Dave Blundin's Journey Begins 08:27 Founding DataSage and Early Innovations 15:55 Meeting Jeff Bezos & Building Personalization at Amazon 18:18 DataSage Acquisition by Vignette 20:59 Founding Story of Vestmark & Its Scale 27:39 Link Ventures & Cogo Labs - Building Consumer Companies at Scale 32:31 Story of EverQuote to IPO 35:04 The Best Friend Method for Investing 36:33 AI & The Importance of Chip Manufacturing 41:45 The AI Revolution & Opportunities 44:11 Liquid AI: General-Purpose AI Systems at Every Scale 47:45 Boston's Talent Density & MIT's Advantage 53:44 Personal Insights and Hobbies 57:40 Podcast & Book Recommendations Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

Dawn Pick Benson, a self-discovery travel coach and writer, joins me to explore how travel can be a powerful tool for transformation, especially during life's crossroads, whether it's divorce, a faith shift, or an identity crisis.  When everything feels uncertain, moving forward can seem impossible. Dawn shares how travel became a catalyst for reclaiming her power, redefining her faith, and embracing a new identity. Her journey to Kosovo reveals how travel isn't just an escape, it can be a path to deep spiritual reshaping and self-discovery. What you'll hear: The pivotal moment when Dawn realized her marriage and faith no longer aligned with her true self (2:36) How travel allowed her to question and redefine her beliefs outside of societal expectations (11:49) Practical tips to make travel more affordable, even if you feel stuck financially or logistically (29:08) How the BRAVE Journey process helps women design meaningful solo travel experiences (32:09) The role of community and self-reflection in making travel a transformational experience (39:16) Learn more about Dawn Pick Benson: Dawn Pick Benson is a self-discovery travel coach and writer who helps women rediscover themselves and thrive in their second half of life through travel. Dawn's small group coaching program, Brave Journey, helps women envision, plan and take their own transformational journeys. She also hosts retreats for women each year around the world. Dawn has visited more than 50 countries and has lived and worked in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. She's a Global Ambassador for the Travel Coach Network, a Certified Cultural Intelligence facilitator, and her work and story has appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Wander and TripAdvisor. Dawn splits her time between living in the U.S. & Kosovo, where she is currently working on a book about her own journey and the transformative power of solo travel after divorce. Resources & Links:Unbreakable – the Divorce Recovery Retreat, Sedona, AZ in April 2025Submit your questions here for possible inclusion in future Q&A podcast episodes Focused Strategy Sessions with Kate  Phoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective Dawn's websiteDawn on Instagram Dawn's Substack Dawn on LinkedIn Dawn on Facebook  Dawn on YouTube DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM. Episode link: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-315-your-next-brave-journey-with-dawn-pick-benson/

In today's episode of STR Daily, we dive into Tripadvisor's ongoing battle against fraudulent reviews as AI-generated submissions rise, and explore how the Asia-Pacific region is driving global travel growth in 2025. With millions of fake reviews removed and a travel surge reshaping industry trends, we break down what this means for short-term rental hosts and hospitality businesses. Stay ahead of the curve—tune in now!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, host Alex Quin is joined by Kevin Pimentel and Michelle Chia, both experienced digital marketers, to break down the importance of local SEO and business listings. They discuss the differences between website SEO and local listing SEO, the key factors that influence Google Business and Apple Maps rankings, and how businesses can optimize their listings to attract more customers. The trio also covers strategies for getting more customer reviews, leveraging Google's Q&A feature, and why Apple Maps is often overlooked but still crucial for visibility. Whether you're running a restaurant, gym, bar, club, or any local business, this episode provides practical insights to help you rank higher and drive more foot traffic.Episode Outline[00:00] Introduction: Understanding Local SEO vs. Website SEO[03:45] The Role of Google Business & Apple Maps in Local Listings[07:20] Key Factors That Affect Local SEO Rankings[12:10] Treating Your Business Listings Like Social Media[18:30] How Reviews Impact Rankings & Business Credibility[23:15] Optimizing Listings: What Businesses Need to Know[30:40] The Role of Domain Authority & Backlinks in SEO[35:55] How Physical Location Impacts Rankings & Workarounds[42:00] Google My Business Optimization Best Practices[48:25] Apple Maps: Why It Matters & How to Optimize[54:10] Automating Listings with Tools Like Yext[58:30] Strategies for Getting More Positive Reviews[01:05:20] The Impact of Website Speed & Structure on SEO[01:12:40] The Importance of Answering Q&A on Google Business[01:18:00] Final Thoughts & How to Connect with the GuestsWisdom NuggetsLocal SEO vs. Website SEO: Traditional SEO helps websites rank, while local SEO focuses on getting businesses listed in map packs like Google & Apple Maps.Consistency is Key: Keeping business information updated across multiple platforms like Google Business, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and OpenTable is crucial for rankings.Treat Listings Like Social Media: Regular updates, posts, and interactions on business listings help improve visibility and credibility.Customer Reviews Matter: A strong review strategy can influence rankings and boost trust—responding to both good and bad reviews is essential.Apple Maps Shouldn't Be Ignored: Many businesses fail to claim their Apple Maps listing, losing out on customers who rely on iPhones.Your Website Impacts Local SEO: Website speed, mobile-friendliness, and SSL security all affect how high a business ranks in local searches.Power Quotes:"Treat your Google Business profile like your Instagram—keep it fresh, updated, and engaging." – Michelle Chia"A single negative review can cost you business—how you handle it can turn it into an opportunity." – Alex Quin"Apple Maps is often overlooked, but it's a goldmine for local businesses." – Kevin PimentelMeet the Guests: Michelle Chia & Keven PimentelInstagram: [https://www.instagram.com/michellechia]Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/instakeven]Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Our CommunityInstagram:(https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ferðasagan er að minnsta kosti 2500 ára gömul bókmenntagrein sem hefur þróast umtalsvert í gegnum tíðina. En hver er staða ferðasögunnar á 21. öldinni, á tímum Tiktok og Tripadvisor, áhrifavalda og eftir-nýlendustefnunnar? Er ferðasagan kannski bara úrelt form? Huldar Breiðfjörð, rithöfundur og handritshöfundur, spjallar um ferðabækur í nútíð og fortíð. Á handritasýningunni Heimur í orðum, sem opnuð var í Eddu í nóvember á síðasta ári, gefst fólki kostur á að sjá íslensku handritin. Þarna eru helstu gersemar úr safni Árna Magnússonar en einnig nokkur handrit sem alla jafna eru varðveitt í Danmörku. Þar á meðal eitt elsta handrit konungasagna, Morkinskinna, sem er frá seinni hluta þrettándu aldar. Anna Gyða Sigurgísladóttir ræðir við Ármann Jakobsson, prófessor, um Morkinskinnu, sem er nú tímabundið á Íslandi i fyrsta sinn í 360 ár.

We dive into each province and territory's top tourist attractions, according to TripAdvisor! Discover what makes each Canadian Province and Territory unique, and why you should visit.Episode Resources:Nova Scotia EpisodesCanadian EpisodesSupport the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store Check out our fav items here: Our Favourite Travel ProductsGRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelMeggan and husband Peter's YouTubeDisclaimer - all episodes are our opinions/experiences, always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.Support the show

Harmony Cobel heads home & huffs with Hampton.... but only after sucking oxygen in her late Mother's bed. Speaking of 'sucking', the hosts give the coastal town of Salt's Neck a terrible rating on TripAdvisor! And while Aunt Sissy may live by the 9, what rating will we give the episode? Did ether host love the episode? (See what I did there?) Our Severance s2 episode 8 'Sweet Vitriol' breakdown on Apple TV Plus! 00:00 Intro 01:11 Bubba's rating 06:26 Catfish's rating 10:50 Listener ratings 14:35 Upcoming Podcasts 16:32 What would you like Severed? 18:46 Severance Sillies 20:25 What do you need in Final 2 episodes? 24:15 Episode Deep Dive 38:00 The Testing Floor 50:34 Will listeners disagree with Catfish? 51:19 Drummond & Mauer are the new villains 55:40 Catfish Questions 57:25 Feedback 1:11:23 Can Lumon achieve auto-severing? 1:12:29 More Feedback A Lumon loyalist faces old demons while searching for a missing item. Directed by Ben Stiller Writing Credits  Adam Countee ... (written by) K.C. Perry ... (written by) Dan Erickson ... (created by) Cast  Adam Scott ... Mark Scout Britt Lower ... Helly Riggs Tramell Tillman ... Seth Milchick Zach Cherry ... Dylan George Jen Tullock ... Devon Scout-Hale Michael Chernus ... Ricken Hale Dichen Lachman ... Ms. Casey / Gemma Sarah Bock ... Miss Huang John Turturro ... Irving Bailiff Christopher Walken ... Burt Goodman Patricia Arquette ... Harmony Cobel Gwendoline Christie ... Lorne Merritt Wever ... Gretchen Karen Aldridge ... Asal Reghabi Olafur Darri Olafsson ... Mr. Drummond Robby Benson ... Dr. Mauer Sandra Bernhard ... Nurse John Noble ... Cecil Fields Michael Siberry ... Jame Eagan Sydney Cole Alexander ... Natalie Jane Alexander ... Sissy Cobel James Le Gros ... Hampton Claudia Robinson ... Felicia Brian Rock ... Wyatt Jared Johnston ... Goat Man Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Yul Vazquez ... Petey Marc Geller ... Kier Eagan Bob Balaban ... Mark W. Alia Shawkat ... Gwendolyn Y. Stefano Carannante ... Dario R. Mark Kenneth Smaltz ... Judd Adrian Martinez ... Mr. Saliba Rachel Addington ... Elizabeth Faith Vaughn ... Woe Eric J Carlson ... Mark Watcher Sarah Sherman ... Water Tower (voice) Keanu Reeves ... Animated Lumon Administrative Building (voice)  Music by Theodore Shapiro Cinematography by Jessica Lee Gagne Editing by Geoffery Richman Casting By Bess Fifer & Rachel Tenner Production Design by Jeremy Hindle Set Decoration by David Schlesinger Costume Design by Sarah Edwards #severance #lumon #benstiller #adamscott #christopherwalken #appletv #appletvplus #tv #television #scifi #tvshow #severence

* A very long SOTU* Al Green meets Buju Banton, Tripadvisor objects* The most beautiful, terrifying word in the English language* The “deficit” you shouldn't care about * The forgotten Foxconn boondoggle * The hopeless Democrats* Maybe look at, say, Dean Phillips and ignore the Squad* Asian finger cuffs* Two cheers for parliamentary democracy * Poor lil' Marco * Who killed Gene Hackman's dog? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe

Frank & guests Laura Smyth, Sunil Patel, Simon Evans & Kyrah Gray discuss googling, goggling, groping, gropping and the correct way to punch yourself in the face.This is the panel game based on what we all sit down and do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review, as an all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad & the bafflingEveryone has an online life, and when the great British public put pen to keyboard to leave a review, they almost always write something hilarious. And our all-star panel have to work out just what they were reviewing – and maybe contribute a few reviews of their own... and more... So if you're the person who went on Trip Advisor to review Ben Nevis as “Very steep and too high”, this show salutes you!Written by Frank Skinner, Catherine Brinkworth, Sarah Dempster, Jason Hazeley, Rajiv Karia, Karl Minns, Katie Sayer & Peter TelloucheDevised by Jason Hazeley and Simon Evans with the producer David TylerA Pozzitive Production for BBC Radio 4

What happens when you pour your heart and soul into reviving a historic inn, transform it into the #1 Bed & Breakfast in America, and then decide to walk away? In this episode, Marco DiDomizio, co-owner of the Candleberry Inn, shares his incredible journey — from leaving a succesful corporate careers in New York City to restoring a hidden gem on Cape Cod into a TripAdvisor and Travel + Leisure award-winning destination. Marco takes us behind the scenes of how he and his partner, Angelo, spotted potential in an underperforming property, strategically elevated every guest touchpoint, and mastered the art of personalized hospitality—leading to record-breaking rates, loyal repeat guests, and international recognition. We also dive deep into: - How to spot an asset with untapped potential in hospitality - The key upgrades that drive real revenue growth - Why small details — like knowing the bartender's name — matter more than ever - The psychological shift from innkeeper to seller and why timing the exit is crucial - Marco's next chapter: Helping future innkeepers find, buy, and scale their dream properties If you're thinking about investing in boutique hotels, reimagining historic properties, or simply love the magic of high-touch hospitality, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and real-world lessons from someone who built—and exited—a legendary inn at the peak of its success. Connect with Marco on LinkedIn Learn more about Inn Advisors Discover Candleberry Inn   Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance. 

Major hotel loyalty programs continue to expand rapidly, with Marriott's 228 million members facing growing competition from Hilton Honors, which could overtake Marriott by the end of next year if current trends hold. Meanwhile, Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an enhanced voicebot capable of assisting with travel planning and reservations through partnerships with Priceline, Tripadvisor, Uber, and OpenTable. Finally, Southwest Airlines will allow Expedia and its affiliated brands to sell its flights for the first time, marking a significant change in the carrier's distribution strategy alongside its new visibility on Google Flights and Kayak. Amazon Alexa's AI Upgrade: Book Uber Rides and Plan Travel Hotel Loyalty Race: Marriott Leads, Hilton Is Gaining Fast — See the Top 13 Programs Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia 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 (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews) and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Let's revisit most interesting, entertaining, and impactful moments from REPOD Season 8. Can't wait for the next season REPOD? Don't worry, Season 9 of the podcast will be back in the very near future. To pass the time until then, have a listen to some memorable clips our editor Steve Ewing selected from each episode of Season 8. And there's a bonus clip from the brand new show PG's Playhouse! It's perfect for new listeners of this podcast or fans who want to relive their favorite moments. This season we welcomed many talented escape room owners & designers: Fro creates memorable stories at Boxaroo, Jeroen built an incredible romp through real trains with Demise of the Gricers, and Curtis & Derek at Escape Ventures build amazing escape rooms at incredible speeds. Don't miss Francine & Victor talking about what it feels like to finish an epic project.  We also invited returning guest Elan Lee to discuss his new Netflix show based on Exploding Kittens and his Survivor party game. Game & puzzle creators Sandy Weisz, Oskar Van Deventer, and Brooke Breit came on to talk about the finer points of balancing challenge and fun.  Performers David Kwong and Yannick Trapman-O'Brien reflected on the ups and downs of their careers and the personal philosophies that have come out of that. And in Episode 11, escape room super-enthusiast Sera Dodd brought us one of the most emotionally powerful episodes yet. We end the look-back with a Connections-like game from our new podcast, PG's Playhouse.  If you want even more podcast episodes, consider joining our Patreon. For only $5 a month, you'll get access to our Bonus Aftershow, which is a more casual conversation with each guest. Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Morty, Buzzshot, & COGS by Clockwork Dog:  Morty Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings.    Morty News:   Morty now features haunt attractions Morty for Android is here   Special Badge for REPOD listeners: You can learn more at morty.app/REPOD to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners (works for existing users also).   Buzzshot   Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.   Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:   REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS   COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.   Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:   REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout. Production Credits Hosted by David Spira, Peih-Gee Law, & Steve Ewing Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira, Richard Burns, and Tommy Honton Edited by Steve Ewing of Stand Inside Media  Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

TOP 3: Ocean City Ranks #25 on Trip Advisor's Best Beaches of 2025, Peeps Releases Marshmallow-Flavored Milk, and Meagan Markle's New Show Under Controversy full 210 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:30:15 +0000 PoOyMHaxLFBdMiRS1pIPEDE8B324fz7h music,society & culture,news Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast music,society & culture,news TOP 3: Ocean City Ranks #25 on Trip Advisor's Best Beaches of 2025, Peeps Releases Marshmallow-Flavored Milk, and Meagan Markle's New Show Under Controversy Highlights from the Kramer & Jess Show. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music Society & Culture News

In this episode of GMH Europe, Leo Walton and Sarah Nan DuPre discuss the latest European travel and hospitality trends. They explore short-term rental market growth, with rising bookings and listings across Europe, and highlight upcoming travel demand for Easter and summer holidays. The conversation covers the potential of sustainable travel innovations like electric air taxis (eVTOLs) and their impact on urban transportation and commuting. They also examine Airbnb's recent earnings, focusing on efforts to improve listing quality and expand co-hosting services, alongside Tripadvisor's shift toward experiences, reflecting changing traveler preferences. Tune in for insights on how these developments are shaping the European hospitality landscape. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire. Pacific Palisades property sold as ‘blank canvas' for $1.2 million after fire. Palisades Fire runoff washing onto beaches. Three California beaches named among ‘best' in America, according to Tripadvisor. Federal Official Says Eaton Fire Cleanup Will Be Completed by January 8, 2026. California wildfires could spark 'smokey wine' trend.

We dive into the future of AI in travel, as Booking Holdings bets big on agentic AI to create a seamless, connected trip experience. Plus, Tripadvisor is shaking up customer acquisition by partnering with AI-powered search engines like Perplexity, potentially reshaping the way travelers find and book hotels. We also break down the latest financial results from major travel players and what they signal for the industry's future. Tune in to stay ahead of the trends shaping the travel landscape!Are you new and want to start your own hospitality business?Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Boostly and join the discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to know more about us? Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest insights and analysis.

Janet Wishart proudly lived as a feared witch in Aberdeen, casting curses and chaos until the flames took her.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn't do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts's Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Anderson is one of the most intriguing claims of alien abduction in the United Kingdom. Not least as he wouldn't fully recall the incident that occurred in the early 1950s when he was a 12-year-old boy until decades later under hypnotic regression. (The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson) *** In November, 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, claiming numerous lives. Decades later we learn what went wrong, how it can be avoided in the future, and we hear the haunting details of what happened during the fire – as well as the hauntings that are taking place even now so many years later. (A Grand Fire in Las Vegas)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:25.533 = Janet Wishart's Witchy Ways00:11:05.062 = The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery00:32:51.530 = Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson00:41:24.609 = A Grand Fire in Las Vegas00:56:00.107 = Show Close 00:56:45.417 = Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JanetWishart“Janet Wisharts's Witchy Ways” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rakh24p“The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery” by Laura Allan for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yuu3bxnc, and Jon Rogers for The Sun: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27esvy74“The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zznednd“A Grand Fire in Las Vegas” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fwzhe9js, Vegas.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z7krdayv, VegasForAll.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hj566nw, and TripAdvisor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vez7tvm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u5k8f8cj=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 13, 2023

If you missed last week's special report, I urge you to take a look. Some of these are already starting to move, and fast .And so to today's piece. Tesla .I am just back from a two-week trip to the States, and what a time I had.I felt so privileged to be there at what feels like the dawn of a new golden age for this most amazing of countries.The first week I spent in Palm Springs, California, visiting my mum, and the second in Naples, Florida. Quite the contrast. One was Meltdown Central, the other was in a state of jubilation. Everyone everywhere was talking about the USAID revelations.I did not know Naples. What a stunning place. Hot, sunny, green, humid, beautiful (the architecture is lovely, even the newbuilds—that's traditional measures for you), polite, safe, cultured, healthy, delicious food. Life seems to slow down as soon you arrive. What's happening elsewhere no longer seems to matter. Were I to go there and settle, I think I would lose all ambition.The problem with settling there, though, is price. It has the most expensive real estate in the US. One house was for sale for $295 million. Even Satoshi Nakamoto would wince at paying that.“I told my kids, when they were growing up,” said Mike, who I was having dinner with, “this is not the real world. Naples is not reality. It's something else. They needed to know that.”I turned to his son—Matty Ice—the man who had brought me to Naples to talk tax, bitcoin, and other such things on the Runway Pod, an entrepreneur and family man in his early 30s. “Well, I'm not leaving. Why would I?”It turns out lots of people come to Naples on a temporary basis, then decide to stay.It's not just Naples real estate that is expensive, by the way. The whole of the US has got super dear. I paid $18 for a pint of beer in Miami airport. I had dinner at a friend's—he paid $60 for three steaks for the barbeque. I thought steak was cheap in the US. In a Palm Springs supermarket, I paid $4.99 for three organic onions. They saw me coming.In general, I would say food is twice the price it is here in the UK. And that's with a strong dollar. The country has got very expensive. Inflation is a big, big issue.My eldest son works in recruitment—in the chemicals industry—and most of the time he is recruiting in the US. He says US workers get paid three times the money for doing the same job as a UK worker - in that industry at least,But, whether it's Naples, neighbouring Fort Myers, or Miami, Florida; or Los Angeles or Palm Springs, California, there is also a lot of money in America. You can see it everywhere. It is several standard deviations of wealth up from the UK. The wealth is visible in the houses—even the middle-class houses—in the cars, in the clothes, in the prices. We in the UK have been left behind. It was not always like this.That wealth gap is only going to get bigger, as the UK continues to pursue high taxes, big regulation, mass migration, and zero growth, while the US goes in the other direction. The place is full of opportunity.Go to the US. Move there if you can, especially if you are young. The US was already something special, but something really special is happening there: the Washington purges are cleaning the place up. You've read the news, you've been on X, you've seen what's going on. You really don't need me to tell you.But watch what you eat. I put on 5 pounds (2 kilos) in just two weeks. Mind you, I couldn't stop eating. The food is yum. (People in the gym kept asking me how I got to be so lean - “by not living in America, and not eating American food” I explained).I don't believe this level of political reform would have happened to anything like the same extent without the involvement of Elon Musk. He really is doing God's work rooting out all that corruption. What emerges will be so much cleaner, more efficient, more honest, and more united.But of all the things I actually witnessed in person, do you know what most blew my mind?I did not expect this.It wasn't $295 million dollar houses. It wasn't all the private aircraft in Naples airport next to where we were recording.It was driving in a Tesla on autopilot. I'd never done it before. I know I am late to this, but OMG.Matty typed our destination into his computer, put the car into self-driving mode. Off it went.The Tesla was a noticeably better driver than I am. It positioned itself on the road well, staying in the middle of the lane at all times. It cornered beautifully. It maintained the exact right distance to the car ahead. It knew the speed limits of all the roads we drove on. It knew when the lights were changing and set off straight away. It has a 360-degree awareness—a human can only look in one direction—and knew exactly what other cars nearby were doing. It didn't get impatient and start doing silly things like jumping lights.With machine learning, each Tesla is feeding info back to HQ, so that every car is learning from the others' experiences. Teslas know the roads - every inch of them - better than you, even the local roads. They are learning how to deal with every conceivable traffic incident. This data-driven driving constantly updates.I am a backseat driver. I often push my foot down on the imaginary brake. As I was getting over my control issues, I did this at a red light in the distance. Turns out it was miles away. The Tesla braked at exactly the right time.It got us to our destination and then reversed and parked with precision into a tight spot. I'm a good parker. The Tesla was better. Of course it was. It has 360-degree vision, and my neck is getting stiff.The driving conditions were good. But how much better would it be in rain, fog or ice, I wondered.Tesla, Matty pointed out, is as much a software company—a platform like Airbnb, Facebook or TripAdvisor—as it is a car company.The next day, I had an Uber drive me from Naples to Miami airport.The Uber driver was good, but sometimes he was doing things on his phone—changing the podcast he was listening to, updating the map. “Look at the road,” I found myself thinking. Sometimes overt the 2-hour journey he strayed from the centre of the lane. One time he braked sharply. No such imperfection in the Tesla.Transport as we know it is about to changeThe main barriers to Tesla's self-driving progress are regulatory, but a certain Elon Musk is now in a position of influence. One of the reasons he is doing what he is doing is to clear out the regulators and bureaucrats who were so biased against him and blocked his progress—whom he came to despise.I think the regulatory barriers to self-driving vehicles start to come down quickly. Self-driving vehicles will soon be a feature on US roads. Then what happens?“I will have my car drop me at the office,” said Matty, “instruct it to pick me up at five, and then in the meantime I'll put it to work”. In other words, his car will not be idly parked all day. It will spend the day ferrying other people about. It will earn him money.Other Tesla owners will do the same. Suddenly owning a Tesla will become potentially profitable. A car will not be quite such a depreciating asset. No doubt some will buy fleets of them. Like any platform, Tesla itself is going to take a cut of the profit.Just to get the self-driving capability added to the software of the vehicle, you must pay another ten grand. Then comes the rent.Leaving your car parked 95% of the time, as most of us do—my car in London can stay parked for weeks at a time—is so inefficient. Not for much longer. At least, in the US. It'll be years before we allow it here in the UK or Europe. Of course, it will.What happens to American roads in the meantime? Fewer people are going to own cars, especially in cities. They won't need to. They can just call a Tesla. What happens to the rest of the auto industry? Fewer car sales. The cost of taxis though comes down. Drivers lose their jobs to robots. I guess something similar happens to the trucking industry too.The roads themselves are used more efficiently, as robots drive demonstrably better, leading to better traffic flow and less congestion.Public transport will see fewer users. Why use such a smelly system when you can travel privately in a Tesla? Self-driving cars were a pipe dream. That is about to change. American roads are about to change.There are other self-driving operators - Waymo, Cruise, or Mobileye - which are already fully operational in limited areas (ie driverless). They have partnered with the likes of Jaguar, Mercedes, Volvo and Hyundai, but they do not have Tesla's end-to-end autonomy. Nor do they have Tesla's immense network effect.The network effect is an incredibly powerful force in the evolution of a business. It's often more important that the tech itself (why, for example, VHS beat Betamax or CDs obliterated minidisk). It's why I advocate bitcoin ahead of other sh*tcoins. Tesla's dominance of roads could be on a par with Apple's dominance of the smartphone market. It is ahead of the pack.So should we all be buying stock in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)?Let's take a financial overview.Phew! It's an expensive company. A lot of what I've already described must already be priced in.With a market cap now over $1 trillion, it is among the world's most valuable companies.Annual revenue in 2024 was $98 billion, with minimal growth on the previous year. The pro-electric narrative of a few years ago has dissipated over the last couple of years.EBITDA for the twelve months ending in December 2024 was $15 billion. The EV-to-EBITDA, which compares the company's enterprise value to its EBITDA, stands at around 72, indicating a “premium valuation” relative to its operational earnings.Its trailing P/E ratio is high, high, high at 177, as is its forward P/E of 124. A lot of earnings growth is expected. This could reflect anticipation of Tesla's expansion into new markets, battery technology, and/or the self-driving revolution I have described, but it also points to a richly priced stock, for which investors are paying a substantial premium. The Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio, at 8.5, also implies Tesla is overvalued.Any setback—some kind of bad accident, a large insurance claim, a rival technology becoming suddenly competitive—and this stock can take a big hit.Turning to the company's financial health and profitability, Tesla's Return on Equity (ROE) is 10.4%—I've seen worse—and its Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 6%, which denotes an efficient use of capital, something Musk is known for.Tesla maintains a relatively low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which should reduce volatility. The current ratio of 2.02 indicates good short-term liquidity, allowing Tesla to meet its short-term liabilities comfortably.But it is a volatile stock—so perhaps one to buy on weakness. The 52-week high is $488, the low $139. You can more than double your money if you buy this well. Currently at $350 we are in the middle of the range—well up from the lows, but also well off the highs—and in a downtrend.Analysts, meanwhile, are divided. Predictions range from $115.00 to $550.00. reflecting a wide range of expectations.Tesla is unique. It has the potential to transform transport as we currently know it. It could have enormous first-mover advantage and a near monopoly on roads, as more and more people “put their car to work,” and what is currently an expense becomes a secondary source of income. It is the market leader, it is the technological leader, it could enjoy something of a monopoly on roads as it drives ahead of its competitors.To maintain and grow this valuation, it needs to stay ahead of rivals, it needs to overcome the regulatory barriers it faces, and it needs to manage the many inherent risks of the automotive and tech industries.But one thing Elon Musk has is vision. He will have seen all of this and be working towards it.I can quite easily envisage a scenario where Tesla's dominance of roads is near monopolistic—like Apple's dominance of phones or something.In such a scenario, its valuation will be a lot higher.It'll make money on the car, on the software, then on the rental.It will also be the most common car on the roads. Transport is about to change.Disclaimer:I am not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or any other regulatory body as a financial advisor. Therefore, any information provided in this newsletter does not constitute regulated financial advice. It is solely an expression of opinion. Stocks are inherently risky. Please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor if you have any doubts. Remember, markets can both rise and fall. I am not aware of your individual financial circumstances, so only invest money that you can afford to lose. This is a public episode. 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How do life stages impact the way people travel? Steven Paganelli joins Mark to discuss the Travel Through Life study and the first-ever TripAdvisor Trendcast 2025. Plus, hear about unexpected trends like water culturalism and gaming tourism that could reshape the industry. Steven Paganelli is Senior Head of Americas Partnerships at TripAdvisor.

"The Dubs"#493 - Cindy and Chris share some Disney news on Flower & Garden, Mexico pavilion refurb, LA Strong Disney shirts, and Premier Pass!  We then discuss Andrea Harrison's post asking for ideas for a 1-Day, solo trip trip to Walt Disney World!  What would you do if you had 1 day, all by yourself at WDW? Find The Dub Dee Dub Revue @ TheDubDeeDubRevue.com   Twitter (X) @dubdeedubrevue Facebook @thedubdeedubrevue Instagram @thedubdeedubrevuepodcast  Lastly, Thank You to our sponsor for making this show happen:  Disney Vacation Club Resales and Point Rental (DVC-Rental.com & buyandselldvc.com)  We appreciate your support...AND...as always, we appreciate YOU spending a little of your time with us.  We know that you have lots of options for Disney-based podcasts, but for including us...Thank You! Photo credit: Trip Advisor

We're sharing one of our many Patreon exclusive Bonus Shows. We put a lot of love and have a ton of fun continuing the conversation after each episodes. We also record many extra episodes in-between seasons. All of this is available exclusively to our Patrons at patreon.com/roomescapeartist. Curtis Ratliff and Derek Townsley join us for more discussion about The Escape Ventures. They share an absolutely outrageous escape room story that we couldn't put on the main feed. We talk more about game stores and the importance of inclusivity. David gives an argument against longer games, and we also get into the regional differences between Orlando and Los Angeles in terms of escape room culture and design. I also end up learning all about Bucky's.     Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Morty, Buzzshot, & COGS by Clockwork Dog:  Morty Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings.  Morty News: Morty now features haunt attractions Morty for Android is here Special Badge for REPOD listeners: You can learn more at morty.app/REPOD to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners (works for existing users also).   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Peih-Gee Law and David Spira Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht