It’s 2001 and the hotel industry is reeling from 9/11. But terror attacks are only the one of the new challenges closing in on Marriott and Hilton.
The uniform hotels of the 20th century no longer cut it with young travelers, Starwood is making inroads, and online travel agents are upending vacations.
But Marriott’s got another problem to fret about. ... Show More
Sep 2023
Hilton vs Marriott | Pretty Cool Hotels | 5
<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
39m 41s
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
41m 34s
Jul 2020
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
6m 17s
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
4m 36s
Mar 2024
Southwest Slammed for Smaller Seats
<p>Today is Monday, March 11, and we're looking at Southwest Airlines vs. Delta Airlines.</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 ... Show More
3m 14s
Feb 2024
The Rise of Cushy Airport Lounges
<p>Today is Wednesday, February 21, and we're looking at Delta Airlines vs. United Airlines.</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 Podca ... Show More
3m 23s