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How Travel Marketing Needs to Change Post-Pandemic
Travel was altered significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic and, even with far-away locales opening their doors to travelers once again, the industry is going to have to adapt to cater to a new brand of consumer. But how? Marilee Kostadimas, CMP, DMCP, Founder & Creative Director of Spotlight Sojourns, shared some front-line insights about how…
Have People Stopped Making Travel Decisions Based on Price?
The state of travel for both business and leisure is still largely in flux as reopening unfolds. With that in mind, Sarah Dandashy, host of MarketScale’s Say Yes to Travel, answered a few questions about the state of the industry and what we can expect as 2021 marches on. In this soundbite, she shared her…
How to Support the Hospitality Workforce
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. Will hospitality ever be the same? Should it be? What has the industry and world learned since the pandemic? These are some…
Have We Seen a Shift in the Perception of Business Travel?
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t officially stall all business travel, but much of the world’s business has been conducted remotely for more than a year. So, with reopening underway, has there now been a shift in the way we perceive the necessity of traveling for business? MarketScale Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy weighed in….
Will Telemedicine Be Hospitality’s New Silver Bullet?
The world is traveling again, but consumers still have many concerns about health and safety. As a result, they are looking to hotels to elevate their services to answer the question, “What happens if I get sick?” The solution is providing guests with virtual urgent care 24-7. Discussing how his company is enabling this,…
Is Europe Open for Business Travel?
With reopening marching forward, many organizations are looking to get their team members back on flights and back to in-person events where they can network, close deals, highlight products and more. But what’s the status for traveling for business to Europe? What does your organization need to know? Sarah Dandashy, host of MarketScale’s Say Yes…
Are Airlines Next In Line for a Supply Shortage?
With supply chains around the world struggling under the weight of the past year, will airlines be next in line to feel the effects? MarketScale Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy weighed in. “American Airlines is telling pilots to conserve fuel. Now, this is really interesting for those that might not know. There is…
Will Blockchain Shift The Power In The Home-Sharing Economy?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. We are entering into a new era of travel, and it’s interesting to see how it’s shifting. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the…
Hilton Beats Expectations on Heavy Demand for U.S. Vacations
(Bloomberg) — Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported better-than-expected results for the second quarter, as travelers made up for lost vacations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 56 cents, according to a statement Thursday, beating the average analyst estimate of 39 cents. Its shares surged as much as 4.2%, the biggest intraday jump in…
WATCH: Jeff Bezos’ First Interview After Returning from Space
Amazon.com co-founder Jeff Bezos returned safely from Blue Origin’s first-ever crewed space flight. Tune in below to watch his first televised interview and hear his initial reactions after landing back on earth. “Honestly, I’m not talented enough to describe this in words. I can’t figure it out. It was much more than I expected. It’s…
Are European Hotels Ready to Welcome Back US Travelers?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. European travel is opening back up, and as travelers head to some of their favorite destinations, Paris will most certainly be on…
Richard Branson Reflects on Being in Space, What it Means for Virgin Galactic’s Future
Virgin Galactic completed a successful test flight to space last weekend, signaling a massive jump in the space tourism market. On board was none other than Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson himself. Tune in below to see his thoughts on being a passenger on the vessel and what it means for the future of the…
How a Travel Tech Startup is Solving the Luggage Storage Problem Through Crowdsourcing
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. Traveling is one of the most rewarding endeavors, but it is also one of the most challenging. One hurdle is storing things…
Is Geofencing Hospitality’s Answer To Rising Costs And Safety Concerns?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. While travel slowed the past year, innovation and technology in the travel space hit hyper-speed, as founders and innovators used the time…
Is Travel Booking via Crypto Feasible?
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, Host Sarah Dandashy talked with Juan Otero, Co-Founder, and CEO of Travala, a leading…
Humor’s Role in the Travel Show Genre
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, I talk to Andrew Lock, the Founder and Host of The Travel Pro Show,…
Introducing Dtravel, a Blockchain-based Airbnb Rival
SYDNEY, Australia, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Former executives from Airbnb, Expedia, and other global technology companies have joined forces with Binance-backed Travala.com to launch Dtravel, a decentralized platform for the home-sharing economy facilitating short and long-term stays payable with cryptocurrency and traditional payment methods. Dtravel is backed by a $5M seed fundraising round from Kenetic…
How One Hospitality Startup Ran with On-Demand Lessons Learned from AirBnB
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. While travel slowed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is poised to break some records in 2021. But, while passengers stayed at home,…
Travel Boom Promises a Summer of Sandy Beaches
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, I talk to Randall Kaplan, Founder, and CEO, of Sandee, considered The Yelp of…
U.S. Cities to Power Revival in Domestic Travel
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. will have a busy vacation season this summer as cities make a strong comeback, according to Stephen Kaufer, chief executive officer of TripAdvisor Inc. “Now we have a lot more activities all around the country, and it’s not just outdoors. The cities are making a very real comeback,” Kaufer said on…
Get the Message to Guests: Your Properties are Safe and Sound
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, host Sarah Dandashy sits down with Hermann Elger, the executive vice president of travel,…
Virgin Galactic Holdings CEO Michael Colglazier on Space Test Flights
Virgin Galactic Holdings’ recent successful launch rocketed confidence in the viability of commercial space travel. Watch below to see CEO Michael Colglazier react to the launch and comment on efforts to move towards commercial space tourism. Colglazier: We had three big points we were trying to do in this test flight, the first was to…
How to Travel Safe but with Style
Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences. After a difficult year in tourism, travel is recovering. While safety is still top of mind, the experience of luxury travel is…
How Is the Security Screening Landscape Evolving to Meet New Expectations?
Reopening any organization during a pandemic is complicated. Doing this task at an aquarium and a hotel is even more complex because of the logistics behind the job. Both facilities attract large crowds, and they must take special care to make sure customers stay safe. Webinar host Neil Sandhoff, VP of North America, Evolv Technology,…
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