{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/673f7c5ba04cbcac1fde0782/6894dee2b84a51f512912be0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What's Going On? Everyone Is Asking ","description":"<p>The Embark Q3 Trends Report will launch&nbsp;on Friday, August 8th. </p><p><br></p><p>Jack and Annie talk about the report and key highlights,&nbsp;analyzing the current state of luxury travel as we enter Q3 which is typically the industry’s strongest season, but this year is marked by shifts in demand and guest behavior.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is rich but restrained...and is it a vibecession?&nbsp;A data-informed look at what’s happening now, and what’s next, in global luxury travel based on what we are seeing.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Also discussed: the stunning renovation of the Belmond Hotel Splendido, the brand-new Waldorf-Astoria New York, and the life-changing Hyrolox hair treatment&nbsp;(for Annie).&nbsp;Plus: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>How to layer AI with EI (Emotional Intelligence)&nbsp;</li><li>Who is traveling and what they're spending</li><li>Destination breakdown: Paris is outperforming expectations post-Olympics, while London is still in decline (why?). The French Riviera has overtaken Italy as the top summer destination, and Greece is emerging as a \"value.\"&nbsp;</li><li>Group trips are exploding, solo travel among women is on the rise, and experiences are increasingly passion-driven including mahjong, en plein air (painting outdoors), and art.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Annie Fitzsimmons"}