It’s the early 1990s and Marriott’s a financial wreck heading for the rocks, and running out of time to find a way to remedy its debts.
But as Marriott crumbles, the sleeping giant that is Hilton is waking up. And it wants its position as market leader back.
But to retake the crown it needs to move fast. The hotel industry is consolidating and right ... Show More
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<p>Grab your suitcase, because we’re taking a vacation! Today, we’re joined by Allison Pohle, travel reporter for the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/news/author/allison-pohle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a>. She’s zooming in on the hotel industry ... Show More
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Sep 2023
The Rise of AI | The Next Big Thing | 1
<p>For decades, AI stagnated with only a few dedicated scientists working on it. But in 2012, a researcher at the University of Toronto made a breakthrough — and every major tech company wanted in on it. They were convinced that AI was the next big thing, destin ... Show More
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At Marriott and Hilton, Robot Butlers are at Your Service
<p>Today is Friday, July 31, and we’re looking at Marriott Bonvoy vs. Hilton Hotels. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.co ... Show More
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Mar 2024
The Hottest New Hotel Amenity? Sleep.
<p>Today is Friday, March 15, and we're looking at Hyatt vs. Zedwell Hotels.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ... Show More
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Sep 2022
Rapid Response: Flipping your strategy in a volatile market, w/Zillow's Susan Daimler
<p>When markets are in turmoil, you can’t rely on business as usual, but that doesn’t mean you should panic. As the housing climate has turned volatile, rest estate marketplace Zillow has been forced to rethink some priorities, while doubling down on others. Zillow president Susa ... Show More
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Mar 2024
Could an Underdog Topple Taco Bell?
<p>Today is Friday, March 1, and we're looking at Taco Bell vs. Del Taco.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Sta ... Show More
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