TV is driving travel demand. AI is reshaping how people search.Sarah Kopit and Seth Borko break down how culture and technology are changing who controls visibility, demand, and bookings in travel.
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01:10 Prestige TV Confessions
01:28 HBO at Hotel Conferences
03:09 White Lotus Tourism Effect
06:59 Season Four Location Scoop
09:57 Hyatt Unbound Soft Brands
12:24 Fan Mail Hotelier Squeeze
14:45 AI Search Visibility Shock
18:46 AI Citations Study
20:28 Why Aggregators Win
21:06 Brands Need Answers
23:07 Do Travelers Want Rankings
24:38 Chart of the Week
27:06 Trust and Accuracy
29:02 Research vs Booking
31:00 Winners and Losers
34:08 Wrap Up and Farewell
