EHL 2025 Sustainability Report: B Corp, Education & Responsible Hospitality in Action
EHL’s 2025 Social and Environmental Report outlines a new sustainability chapter, highlighted by its recent B Corp certification and a three‑pronged strategy—Lead by Example, Transform Through Education, and Inspire and Mobilize the Industry. The school turned its campuses into living labs, earning Happy Workplace accolades while launching a climate roadmap with concrete emissions‑reduction targets, especially in food‑and‑beverage sourcing, waste, and a new Code of Conduct governing responsible business behavior. Education became the primary lever, with sustainability woven into curricula, including an Executive Master in partnership with LVMH, hands‑on innovation sprints, and entrepreneurship programs. Faculty research tackled real‑world hospitality challenges and was shared through platforms like the Open Innovation Summit. By coupling internal practice with industry outreach, EHL positions itself as a catalyst for faster, sector‑wide adoption of responsible hospitality, signaling to investors, partners, and talent that sustainability is now a core business driver.
Editors' Picks: The End Of Spirit Airlines And What It Means For Aviation
The video announces the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a low‑cost carrier that ceased operations on May 2, 2024, and previews a forthcoming editorial analysis of the airline’s demise. Spirit’s collapse follows a protracted decline: a failed merger attempt, three bankruptcy filings since...
Hotels Are Missing World Cup Forecasts
The video highlights how the upcoming World Cup is reshaping accommodation pricing, with vacation‑rental platforms like Airbnb seeing a flood of novice hosts eager to cash in on the event. Speakers note that roughly 90% of attendees at a South...
Why Restaurant Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever
The video argues that restaurant technology is evolving faster than ever, making robust infrastructure a strategic priority. NCR’s Voyix platform is presented as a solution that combines global expertise with scalable systems to help operators keep pace. Speakers note two pillars...
You Cannot Buy a Hotel With No Money
The video explains that buying a hotel requires three core ingredients: prime location, a strong brand, and an experienced operator. The speaker stresses that without capital, acquisition is impossible, and the real challenge is aligning money with expertise. Key insights include...
How Airlines Are Redesigning the Future of Flying at AIX 2026
The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 in Hamburg revealed a sweeping redesign of cabin architecture, from stacked economy concepts to ultra‑light business seats and next‑gen digital systems. Innovators showcased how airlines are moving beyond legroom battles toward a holistic flying...
AI Food Factories? Algorithm-Driven Meals? The Future of Restaurants, According to One Expert
The podcast episode explores how AI and experiential design will reshape U.S. restaurants, featuring global food‑service consultant Rafael LaRue of Livet and Fast Fine Restaurant Group. LaRue emphasizes that every concept is unique; success hinges on aligning brand DNA, target segment,...
Hotels Fail When They Forget Hospitality
The video spotlights a growing disconnect between hotel asset managers and frontline hospitality. Speakers argue that many investors and owners, accustomed to pure financial metrics, overlook the human element that defines a hotel’s brand and guest loyalty. Key insights reveal that...
A Look at the Future of Chuck E. Cheese
The interview with Chuck‑E‑Cheese CEO Scott Drake focuses on the brand’s next‑generation “Adventure World” concept, a larger active‑play arena that replaces traditional full‑service kitchens with a streamlined snack bar. Drake explains that the 12,000‑sq‑ft play structure, featuring trampolines, slides and soccer...
Carnival Warns About Upcoming Change
The episode of "The Crew Show" focused on Carnival’s new “pay‑for‑play” loyalty program and a concurrent Hantavirus outbreak on the expedition vessel MV Hondias, while also touching on a Bahamas alcohol‑sale ban and ethical questions about drink‑package sharing. Carnival emailed members that...
Spirit’s Collapse Sparks Airline Grab as Uber Expands in Travel
The briefing spotlights three intertwined travel‑industry shocks: Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown, Uber’s aggressive push into full‑service travel, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s profit downgrade driven by soaring fuel costs. Within hours of Spirit’s May 4 filing, rivals scrambled for its market share....
CEO Spotlight: Gonzalo Estebarena of Despegar
In a CEO Spotlight interview, Gonzalo Estebarena outlined Despegar’s post‑acquisition roadmap after Process’s $1.7 billion buy‑out. He emphasized that the deal preserved Despegar’s startup DNA while granting access to Process’s global tech ecosystem, AI capabilities, and B2B partnership networks across Latin...
The Chef Who Once Banned Black Pepper & Lemons: Spike Gjerde
Chef Spike Gjerde discusses how his flagship Woodberry Kitchen has evolved into a broader culinary platform under the Echo Project, emphasizing hyper‑local sourcing and resilient business models. He details concrete actions: installing on‑site water filtration, converting part of the restaurant into...
I Met Global CEOs at EHL (Here’s What I Learned) #ehlstudentlife #international #ceo
The video follows a hospitality student at EHL who unexpectedly meets CEOs of global hotel chains, illustrating how elite business schools can turn classroom learning into real‑world networking opportunities. The narrator emphasizes that the choice of school matters most when...
Claim Dignity
The video frames dignity as an active claim rather than a passive gift, urging individuals to take ownership of their inherent worth. It announces a live "Coffee with Eric" session on June 1 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern, where host Ryan Turner...
Secrets The Crew Want Us To Know About (And Some They DON’T!)
The video pulls back the curtain on cruise‑ship operations, revealing how cabins are allocated, how maintenance is handled, and the informal crew networks that shape passenger experiences. Crew explain that guaranteed cabins are assigned by Revenue Management using an algorithm that...
You Won’t Believe United’s NEW Polaris Suites on This First London–San Francisco Flight 😳✈️
United Airlines launched its first Polaris Studio product on a London‑San Francisco route, showcasing a brand‑new 787‑9 configured entirely for premium travelers. The aircraft carries 99 premium seats in a 1‑2‑1 layout, with the standard Polaris seats flanking the cabin and four...
The New Luxury Isn’t the Room… It’s the People
The video argues that the next wave of luxury hospitality will be defined less by opulent rooms and more by the people and experiences a hotel cultivates. Ultra‑high‑end properties are increasingly priced out of reach for creative, curious travelers, leaving...
Uber’s Move Into Hotels Changes Everything
The episode focuses on Uber’s new partnership with Expedia, which lets users book hotels straight from the Uber app and integrates a growing inventory of short‑term rentals. The discussion also highlights Uber One’s 10% hotel credit and the broader strategic...
They Built a Global Luxury Brand - But Say 90% Of Success Is Survival
The video features the founder of a global luxury brand who frames the pandemic as a crucible of survival, insisting that roughly ninety percent of any company’s success hinges on simply staying afloat. He recounts the emotional toll of COVID‑19,...
How Restaurants Address Evolving Tech Needs as They Scale
The video features Kyle Marley, regional partner manager at Rapid Scale, discussing how restaurants must evolve their technology stacks as they scale. He explains that subscription‑based software is displacing legacy hardware, prompting operators to focus on integrating disparate data sources...
Lufthansa Debuts New A380
Lufthansa has returned its first upgraded Airbus A380, registration D‑AIMC, to service from Munich on 23 April 2026, marking the start of a program to modernize all eight remaining A380s. The retrofit replaces the older 2‑2‑2 layout with 68 Thompson Vantage...
The Fight for Control of Online Travel Has Started
The Skiff Travel podcast dissected Booking Holdings’ Q1 2026 earnings, highlighting a war‑driven shortfall of roughly six million room nights – an estimated $1.25 billion in gross bookings – as the headline figure. The discussion also covered Capital One’s acquisition of...
Is This the Most Luxurious Resort in the Maldives? #stregis #stregismaldives
The video reviews the St. Regis Maldives, one of the world’s most coveted luxury resorts, detailing arrival logistics, accommodation options, and overall value. The reviewer notes the $870 round‑trip seaplane ride, the resort’s private lounge, and the compact island layout that...
Hilton Is Blowing Up Its Old Tech
Hilton announced a sweeping overhaul of its technology platform, planning to dismantle its legacy architecture and replace it with a cloud‑based, open‑source microservices stack. The move is intended to give the hotel chain a modern, agile foundation for future development. The...
They Were Promised $28 Tickets to the LA 2028 Olympics. Here's What People Actually Paid.
The video examines the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games ticket pre‑sale, which was marketed as offering $28 seats for locals but delivered prices that reached several thousand dollars. Buyers received a random sale date and could choose from tiers A‑J, yet tier...
Why This Investor Stopped Buying Airbnbs and Built a $20M Hotel Portfolio
The episode follows Michael Russell, co‑founder of Malama Capital, who explains why he moved away from buying individual Airbnbs and instead assembled a $20 million hotel and hostel portfolio. Russell began investing in distressed single‑family homes after the 2008‑09 recession, using hard‑money...
Why Restaurant Chain Franchisees Are Struggling Right Now
In this episode of "Deeper Dive," Jonathan Mays talks with Austin Titus, president of Accurate Franchising, about why many restaurant franchisees are under pressure. The discussion highlights a perfect storm of post‑pandemic inflation, rising food, labor, insurance and technology fees,...
Visiting Jade Mountain St Lucia
Jade Mountain in St. Lucia has become the Caribbean’s first hotel to achieve LEED Gold certification, showcasing a bold blend of luxury and eco‑design. The resort’s signature three‑wall suites, each with a private infinity pool, immerse guests in the island’s natural...
Don't Politicise Tourism Product Meant for Labour Day Holiday, Says MOTAC
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) warned against turning the Labour Day holiday tourism programme into a political platform, emphasizing that the water‑festival event should remain a neutral, leisure‑focused offering. The statement came amid preparations for a series...
Airport Lounge Access in 2026 Is More Complicated Than You Think
The video explains how airport lounge access, once a straightforward perk for frequent flyers, has become a tangled web of digital enrollments, alliance restrictions, and capacity controls in early 2026. Travelers can no longer rely on a premium credit card...
Major American Airlines Merger Update
The video reports that the previously rumored merger between American Airlines and Alaska Airlines has officially fizzled, but both carriers are exploring a deeper partnership through a revenue‑sharing arrangement that would reshape their existing OneWorld joint venture on transatlantic and...
Airline Card Spend Thresholds Worth Targeting in 2026
The video walks through upcoming airline credit‑card spend thresholds that will unlock valuable travel perks in 2026, focusing on American Airlines’ transition to Citi and Alaska Airlines’ premium card offers. For American Airlines, the Citi Advantage Platinum card rewards $20,000 annual spend...
Hospitality's Tech Crossroads: Staying Human in an Increasingly Digital Industry | Onyx CenterSource
The conversation with Nolami Troy, VP of Sales at Onyx CenterSource, centers on the industry’s core dilemma: how to integrate ever‑growing digital tools while keeping hospitality fundamentally human. She argues that the sector’s identity—personal service, relationship‑building, and genuine warmth—cannot be...
Seattle to Hong Kong NONSTOP 🤯 Is This Cathay’s Best Route?
Cathay Pacific has reinstated its nonstop Seattle‑to‑Hong Kong route, the first such service since the pandemic‑induced suspension in 2020. The airline marked the relaunch with a dramatic water‑cannon salute and a gala featuring handmade dim sum, underscoring the significance of...
How Banyan Group Built a Global Brand — and Survived
The video chronicles how Singapore’s Banyan Group turned an abandoned Phuket plot into a flagship luxury hospitality brand and, over three decades, expanded to a global portfolio of about a hundred properties across twelve distinct brands. Founders Ho Kwon Ping...
Hyatt Devaluation Details: What to Book NOW | More Airlines Increase Prices
The video delivers a rapid‑fire roundup of credit‑card sign‑up bonuses, airline award program shifts, and hotel category changes that will shape travel planning through mid‑2026. It highlights limited‑time offers such as the Chase Freedom Unlimited $215 cash‑back bonus, Aeroplan’s 75,000‑point...
HALLYU LURES FOREIGN TRAVELERS TO SEOUL
The video highlights a record surge in inbound tourism to South Korea, with 4.7 million foreign visitors in the first quarter of 2026—a 23 percent year‑over‑year increase. While traditional Asian markets remain important, the growth is now being powered by long‑haul...
Budget Airlines Seek Bailout as U.S. Travel Slump Hits Rentals
The Skift Daily Briefing highlighted three converging travel‑industry pressures: ultra‑low‑cost carriers are pleading for a $2.5 billion federal lifeline, international vacation‑rental demand is slipping sharply, and Virgin Voyages is betting on creator‑driven marketing. Frontier, Avelo and peers met Trump officials to argue...
Building the Moonpad
The video documents the creation of the "Moonpad," a 20‑foot circular lounge chair installed near Joshua Tree National Park as the flagship art piece for the Reset Hotel. The project begins with digging a hole, installing a three‑inch vertical pipe...
Japan’s New Rules Threaten to Take Spice Out of BiryaniーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
Japan has tightened its business‑manager residency rules, raising the minimum capital requirement from ¥5 million to ¥30 million and adding full‑time employee and language conditions. The change targets alleged visa‑abuse shells but directly affects small South Asian entrepreneurs who have popularized biryani...
How Many More Chicken Restaurants Is There Room For? A Lot, Says This CEO
The podcast features Garrett Reed, CEO of Lane's Chicken Fingers, outlining how the Texas‑based fast‑casual chain plans to dominate the crowded chicken segment by leveraging a meticulously engineered franchise system. After acquiring the brand in 2017, Reed and his partners...
Onefinestay Cut 2,000 Listings
Onefinestay, the luxury‑vacation‑rental manager, announced a dramatic reduction of its portfolio, slashing listings from roughly 3,000 to about 1,000 properties. The move reflects a strategic shift toward a more curated, manageable inventory. The company has long grappled with the paradox of...
27% of “Legal” NYC Airbnbs Are Actually Illegal
The video highlights that roughly 27% of Airbnb listings in New York City marketed as legal actually breach the city’s short‑term rental rules. It underscores the complexity of the current framework, which demands a specific license, registration, and a tax...
Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd Q4 FY2025-26 Earnings Conference Call
Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Ltd delivered a robust FY26 performance in its Q4 earnings call, highlighting double‑digit revenue growth and record profitability despite a turbulent macro environment marked by aviation disruptions and geopolitical tensions. The company reported a 12%...
Large Boeing Order Under Fire
The video examines Bangladesh’s pending purchase of 14 Boeing aircraft, a deal that has ignited debate given the nation’s strained fiscal situation. The order consists of eight 787‑10s, two 787‑9s and four 737‑MAX 8s, a scaled‑down version of an earlier request...
Why Hospitality Skills Matter | When Experience Becomes Instinct at EHL | Hospitality Mindset (S2E2)
The video showcases EHL’s “Hospitality Mindset” series, emphasizing that real‑world event management at the school is the crucible where hospitality soft skills are forged. Students coordinate the Millésime and Fête Universelle events, handling logistics, sponsor relations, and crisis moments such as...
CEO Spotlight: Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation
In this interview, Travel Foundation CEO Jeremy Sampson outlines how the tourism sector’s sustainability conversation has matured, yet concrete actions remain insufficient. He notes that fifteen years ago the industry debated its own impact, whereas today there is broad consensus...
Domino’s, Jack in the Box and Fast-Casual Chain Sales
The episode covered several headline‑making developments in the U.S. restaurant sector, from Domino’s modest same‑store sales gain and a sharp stock decline to a lawsuit filed by a Jack‑in‑the‑Box franchisee and a slowdown in fast‑casual chain growth. Domino’s reported a 0.9%...
Best Hotel Credit Card Spend Thresholds Worth Targeting in 2026
The video outlines optimal spend thresholds on major hotel credit cards—Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Marriott—for 2026, highlighting which cards deliver the highest return on large annual expenditures. For Hyatt, the personal World of Hyatt card unlocks a category 1‑4 free‑night certificate and...