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Today's podcast looks at Hyatt’s purchased of Standard, what new loyalty branding deals look like, and Shakira’s role pitching Despegar.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago
Online Travel
Shakira has paved the way for other Latin America artists. Despegar hopes she can open more doors for the company, as well.
Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago
If this deals truly helps Despegar better focus on its core services — selling travel — then it would seem to make sense. In the process, Despegar gets leaner.
Travel Technology
The industry is getting closer to the vision of the comprehensive digital travel agent, but it's still far away.
Justin Dawes | 7 months ago
If you work for an online travel agency and suggested it open brick-and-mortar stores to bring customers online, you would get very quizzical looks, at the least. Let's see if it works in Argentina and Brazil for Despegar/Decolar.
Dennis Schaal | 7 months ago
Brazil is a huge market, as are airline tickets, for Despegar. A rival with an alleged Ponzi scheme for selling airline tickets wasn't really fair competition.
Dennis Schaal | 11 months ago
You probably won't see many credit card machines at Despegar's stores or booths in Argentina. But you will see travelers with cash.
Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago
Generative AI is still in the early stages, but major travel companies are investing in tools that many of them say will be an important part of the future.
Justin Dawes | 1 year ago
Don't be surprised if Despegar makes and acquisition or two in 2023. That's baked into its plans.
Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago
Latin American economies frequently seem to be in shambles, but there are positive developments on the inflation front as far as Despegar is concerned.
