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Welcome to Silk Logic’s Travel Daily Podcast! Today is November second, twenty twenty-five, and you’re tuned in for your essential dose of travel innovation. I’m your host, and in the next ten minutes, we’ll uncover the latest tech transforming how we explore the world. Coming up: why loyalty points might soon buy you a sumo event ticket, and how data turns your next trip into a personal playlist. Plus—Disney’s digital dilemma, luxury hospitality’s new ‘parallel universe,’ and the surprising airport where tech isn’t driving prices down.

Ready to see the future of travel? Let’s dive in.

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First up—how artificial intelligence and data are making travel more meaningful, not just more convenient. Expedia Group’s latest Unpack ‘26 report shows a shift from just “where to go” towards “how to travel smarter and more personally.” Using a combination of first-party booking data, social listening tools, and third-party research, Expedia is uncovering real traveler desires.