Travel & Hospitality Intelligence is a monthly podcast exploring the trends shaping the travel and hospitality spaces. Join J.D. Power industry experts Michael Taylor, Andrea Stokes and Azari Jones as they unpack the latest data and share insights to help you stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.
In this episode, Michael Taylor and John Cabell of J.D. Power dive into the dynamic world of airport lounges. They discuss the various types of lounges, including airline-sponsored and credit card-sponsored lounges and the growing urgency among airlines and credit card issuers to expand and enhance these spaces. The conversation also covers access challenges due to increasing popularity and the…
In this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to know about traveling this summer. Andrea Stokes shares the latest outlook on hotel demand and pricing. Are rates stable or surging? Is inflation changing traveler behavior? Azari Jones gives her best advice for avoiding rental car snafus—including one key step most people skip. Michael Taylor sheds light on recent air traffic control issues…
In this month’s Travel & Hospitality Intelligence episode, we’re diving into the next chapter of our hit video series, " What Makes an Airport Great?" —but this time, it’s all about medium-sized airports. Join Michael Taylor, senior managing director of travel intelligence at J.D. Power, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from his visit to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), a…
Rising claims. Delays in cycle times. A surge in severe weather events. Home insurance carriers are facing mounting challenges that are impacting customer satisfaction. How can they turn the tide? Join J.D. Power experts Michael Vermillion, Stephen Crewdson and Mark Garrett as they dive into the state of home insurance today, uncovering key pain points and revealing the strategies carriers need to…
Deep dive: Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is on the rise across the globe.What is it? How are cities utilizing it? What does this trend mean for the future of rental cars? Dive into this month's Travel & Hospitality Podcast to find out the answers to these questions and more
As we exit the hard market for auto insurance, how can brands ensure they hit their growth goals moving forward? On this episode of the J.D. Power Insurance Intelligence podcast, the team explores what brands should focus on to grow for their underwriting guidelines.
Here's the latest on airline lounges and hotel reward programs from our Travel and Hospitality podcast! ✈️ Airline lounges: Lounges are booming, thanks to rewards credit cards. Travelers crave quiet spaces, free food and beverage and reliable Wi-Fi. What's on the horizon for lounges in 2025? Hotel rewards programs: Rewards programs can be a popular way to entice guests! To stay relevant, loyalty…
On the latest episode of the J.D. Power Insurance Intelligence Podcast, the team discusses insurance implications from the California fires and takes a look at the year ahead to discuss what they expect to see for the industry in 2025. This episode covers these topics and more: -- Shopping and switching trends -- Digital channels for claims -- The role of the Agent and training opportunities --…
New year, new episode! Kick off 2025 with the latest episode of our Travel & Hospitality Podcast, where we dive into the trends shaping the industry and what lies ahead.What we're talking about:✈️ Holiday travel wrap-up: The end of 2024 saw a surge in air travel demand, but hotel bookings held steady.🏨 Hotels in 2025: Will demand continue to plateau? Wave 2 of our hotel study data drops for…