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Today's podcast looks at Marriott's partnership with Sonder, Mallorca's short-term rental shrinkage, and the airports with the most non-stop destinations.

The younger generation in India are increasingly embracing an aspirational lifestyle that places a premium on travel and new experiences. This trend has led to a significant increase in first-time international travelers.

Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.

Marriott International has entered a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings to add over 9,000 rooms to its portfolio under a new "Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy" collection, contributing to a projected 2024 net room growth of 6-6.5%.

Sonder gets new marketing and distribution power through the licensing deal. While a positive, this isn't a panacea for Sonder's fundamental problems.

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Tiqets CEO Laurens Leurink says sales of travel experiences are booming. Gen Z and Millennials want cultural engagement, not checklist sightseeing. So with some help from AI, Tiqets has recently quadrupled its sales without adding staff.

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Sonder has recently struggled, having not been profitable since going public in a blank check deal in 2022. The heft of Marriott's distribution system will boost the company. Marriott will gain access to Sonder's units, many of which are roomy apartment-style lodging and in neighborhoods where it's hard to build hotels.

The Indian hotel industry saw a 4.8% RevPAR growth in 2Q24, with Hyderabad leading the gains, while Mumbai hotels topped in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, despite a dip in overall occupancy due to summer vacations and reduced corporate travel.

The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.

Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.