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Travel Daily Podcast 11/21/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
BCD Releases 2026 Business Travel Outlook
Author: not specified | Date: November 20, 2025
BCD Travel’s 2026 outlook flags a softening global economy, slowly easing inflation, and six top risks for travel programs, from extreme weather to geopolitical tensions and cyber threats. Airfares are expected to rise modestly (+1.1% globally), while hotel ADRs could climb about 4.9% with the Middle East leading gains; car rental rates are set for smaller increases than in 2025. Action for travel managers: refresh risk plans, scrutinize airline contract value, budget for higher hotel rates, and leverage reshopping and sustainability tools to contain costs and emissions.
Airlines in 2026: Flying Into Trouble, or Still Holding Altitude?
Author: Kanchi Jain | Date: November 20, 2025
Skift’s panel paints 2026 as a ‘wait and watch’ year: premium demand remains resilient, but economy cabins have softened and macro risks—from tariffs to labor disputes—linger. Supply constraints and relatively low fuel prices could support yields, while growth pockets in India, the Gulf, and parts of Africa stand out. Watch U.S. low-cost carrier turnarounds, border and currency effects on international premium spend, and whether the premium boom can keep carrying the industry.
Die Reisetipps 2026: Die besten Ziele für das kommende Jahr
Author: Gregor Tholl / cl | Date: November 20, 2025
Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 highlights a wide slate of places and experiences—from Spain’s Cádiz and Italy’s Sardinia to Utrecht’s canal-laced core and Belgrade’s pulsing nightlife—plus food-forward picks like Mexico City and São Paulo’s Liberdade. The list signals trends travelers are chasing: culture-rich mid-size cities, regenerative nature escapes, and authentic local scenes over mass-market hubs. It’s a timely blueprint for 2026 trip planning beyond the usual suspects.
La valle nascosta che custodisce il lago più magico delle Dolomiti
Author: Redazione Travel | Date: November 20, 2025
Italy’s Val d’Ega, tucked between the Latemar and Catinaccio massifs, offers a four-season Alpine escape anchored by the jewel-toned Lago di Carezza. Summer brings family-friendly trails and the interactive Latemarium; winter delivers well-groomed runs and night skiing across the Ski Center Latemar. Practical takeaways: visit at golden hours for lake views, plan easy loops around the water, and time your trip to catch the Dolomites’ famed alpenglow.
2-week Phuket, Thailand getaway in trendy hotel with rooftop pool, flights & luggage
Author: Lola | Date: not provided
A standout Phuket offer bundles flights, luggage, and a two-week stay at The Crib Patong—reportedly pricing cheaper than a comparable four-night trip. It’s family-friendly (from £599) and walkable to Patong Beach and nightlife, with optional breakfast add-ons. As with all flash deals: confirm inclusions, check local taxes and flexibility, and book quickly as availability can shift.
Cloudbeds partners with Klaviyo to empower hoteliers with data-driven marketing and personalized guest experiences
Author: not specified | Date: November 20, 2025
Cloudbeds’ integration with Klaviyo connects PMS data to a B2C CRM, enabling automated, real-time guest messaging tied to stay dates and behaviors. The one-click setup aims to boost direct bookings and loyalty with smarter targeting—without adding operational complexity. For independent hotels, it’s a step toward brand-level personalization and revenue optimization.
Uber Eats will use Starship sidewalk robots to deliver food in the UK
Author: Sean O’Kane | Date: November 20, 2025
Uber Eats and Starship will roll out sidewalk robot deliveries in Leeds and Sheffield in December, with expansion set for wider Europe in 2026 and the U.S. in 2027. Starship’s fleet of nearly 3,000 six-wheeled bots handles short, sub-30-minute runs—part of a broader shift to autonomous last-mile logistics. Expect growing implications for urban operations, partnerships, and consumer expectations around speed and convenience.
