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Despite Strong Employment Month, the Hospitality Sector Still Has Work to Do
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Despite Strong Employment Month, the Hospitality Sector Still Has Work to Do
October 08, 2021

3 Key Points: When pandemic started hospitality sector cut jobs, now demand is increasing and businesses aren’t able to hire as quickly to meet demand. Hospitality sector needs to look within and reexamine how they can make a better workplace Employers need to find ways to make work-life balance better to help keep employees…

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What Is In Store for the Travel World This Fall?
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What Is In Store for the Travel World This Fall?
October 04, 2021

Key Points: Despite the reopening of borders, the focus will still be on domestic travel. A big factor of the rebound in the travel industry was due to leisure travel but due to schools being open and employees returning to the office, leisure travel numbers are decreasing. Road trips are remaining popular despite the airline…

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Adding Flexibility to an Archaic Real Estate Landscape
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Adding Flexibility to an Archaic Real Estate Landscape
September 30, 2021

On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, Host Sarah Dandashy talked with Jason Fudin, Co-Founder and CEO of WhyHotel, a hospitality platform, and operator focusing on multifamily buildings. It operates pop-up hotels out of the vacancy of newly built luxury apartments during the initial lease-up process. They talked about Fudin’s career, his time…

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The U.S. Eases Travel Bans. Will Travel Reach Sky High Levels?
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The U.S. Eases Travel Bans. Will Travel Reach Sky High Levels?
September 30, 2021

Starting in November, the U.S. will be open to all visitors who are able to provide proof of vaccination. Prior to this foreign travelers would have to quarantine for 14 days before entering the U.S. The estimated cost of limiting foreign travel to the U.S. has cost the tourism and hospitality industries $198 million per…

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How the Short-Term Property Rental Market Is Regaining Control Over its Booking
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How the Short-Term Property Rental Market Is Regaining Control Over its Booking
September 22, 2021

The proliferation of hotel and short term rental booking websites have made property owners lives much easier on paper. But what is the downside of having your business rely on a third party booking site? Will the service ever have your best interest in mind? The host of Say Yes To Travel, Sarah Dandashy,…

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Are Subscriptions for Hotel Discounts a Viable Business Model? It Doesn’t Look Like It
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Are Subscriptions for Hotel Discounts a Viable Business Model? It Doesn’t Look Like It
September 22, 2021

Only three months after officially launching the Tripadvisor Plus subscription program in the U.S., Tripadvisor will no longer offer immediate discounts and instead move towards giving cash-back after check-in. But why the sudden change? Sarah Dandashy, the host of Say Yes to Travel, weighs in on the roadblocks to the program’s success.

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Are Higher Prices Behind the Dip in Air Travelers?
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Are Higher Prices Behind the Dip in Air Travelers?
September 21, 2021

According to a survey by MMGY Global, a Kansas City-based travel and hospitality marketing firm, “luxury travelers” said they expected to take four trips over the next year. But Hilary Kennedy asked Sarah Dandashy, the host of Say Yes To Travel, for the rest of the traveling community, could the rise in airfare be…

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Does Hyatt’s Acquisition of Apple Leisure Group Signal a New Wave of Mergers?
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Does Hyatt’s Acquisition of Apple Leisure Group Signal a New Wave of Mergers?
August 19, 2021

Hyatt Hotels made a splash this week by announcing that it has agreed to buy resort operator Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in cash. Sarah Dandashy, host of MarketScale’s Say Yes to Travel, weighs in about the state of the industry and what we can expect as 2021 marches on. In this soundbite, she…

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Leadership in the Hospitality Space and Importance of a Social Media Community
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Leadership in the Hospitality Space and Importance of a Social Media Community
August 12, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   With so much change in the hospitality industry, many stakeholders are seeking new ideas, inspiration, and solving challenges. Hotel owner, operator and…

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Have People Stopped Making Travel Decisions Based on Price?
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Have People Stopped Making Travel Decisions Based on Price?
August 06, 2021

The state of travel for both business and leisure is still largely in flux as reopening unfolds. With that in mind, Sarah Dandashy, host of MarketScale’s Say Yes to Travel, answered a few questions about the state of the industry and what we can expect as 2021 marches on. In this soundbite, she shared her…

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How to Support the Hospitality Workforce
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How to Support the Hospitality Workforce
August 05, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   Will hospitality ever be the same? Should it be? What has the industry and world learned since the pandemic? These are some…

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Have We Seen a Shift in the Perception of Business Travel?
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Have We Seen a Shift in the Perception of Business Travel?
August 04, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t officially stall all business travel, but much of the world’s business has been conducted remotely for more than a year. So, with reopening underway, has there now been a shift in the way we perceive the necessity of traveling for business? MarketScale Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy weighed in….

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Is Europe Open for Business Travel?
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Is Europe Open for Business Travel?
July 30, 2021

With reopening marching forward, many organizations are looking to get their team members back on flights and back to in-person events where they can network, close deals, highlight products and more. But what’s the status for traveling for business to Europe? What does your organization need to know? Sarah Dandashy, host of MarketScale’s Say Yes…

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Are Airlines Next In Line for a Supply Shortage?
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Are Airlines Next In Line for a Supply Shortage?
July 29, 2021

With supply chains around the world struggling under the weight of the past year, will airlines be next in line to feel the effects? MarketScale Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy weighed in. “American Airlines is telling pilots to conserve fuel. Now, this is really interesting for those that might not know. There is…

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Will Blockchain Shift The Power In The Home-Sharing Economy?
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Will Blockchain Shift The Power In The Home-Sharing Economy?
July 29, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   We are entering into a new era of travel, and it’s interesting to see how it’s shifting. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the…

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Will Private Flights Chip Away at the First Class Market?
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Will Private Flights Chip Away at the First Class Market?
July 22, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   Flying private was once inaccessible to most, but the industry has changed, boasting flexibility and convenience for work and leisure. A…

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Are European Hotels Ready to  Welcome Back US Travelers?
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Are European Hotels Ready to Welcome Back US Travelers?
July 15, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   European travel is opening back up, and as travelers head to some of their favorite destinations, Paris will most certainly be on…

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How a Travel Tech Startup is Solving the Luggage Storage Problem Through Crowdsourcing
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How a Travel Tech Startup is Solving the Luggage Storage Problem Through Crowdsourcing
July 08, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   Traveling is one of the most rewarding endeavors, but it is also one of the most challenging. One hurdle is storing things…

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Is Geofencing Hospitality’s Answer To Rising Costs And Safety Concerns?
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Is Geofencing Hospitality’s Answer To Rising Costs And Safety Concerns?
July 01, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   While travel slowed the past year, innovation and technology in the travel space hit hyper-speed, as founders and innovators used the time…

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Is Travel Booking via Crypto Feasible?
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Is Travel Booking via Crypto Feasible?
June 24, 2021

Driven by consumer desires for new experiences, innovative technologies and environmental impacts – travel is changing. Host Sarah Dandashy explores the technologies and logistics that power travel and the brands that build unforgettable experiences.   On this episode of Say Yes To Travel, Host Sarah Dandashy talked with Juan Otero, Co-Founder, and CEO of Travala, a leading…

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