QuestCast

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Latest Episodes

Q124: Where are the bridges between tourism and economic development?
April 04, 2019

On this episode, I speak with Jared Bacher Executive Vice President at Visit Pittsburgh, to better understand the various layers of local government, and how different interests can - or even should - work together to promote destinations to both visitors

Q210: How will New York City zoning and housing regulations change to accommodate co-living?
April 02, 2019

Certain co-living brands want to address the gap in affordable residential housing in expensive urban rental markets like New York. On this episode of QuestCast, we speak with Brian Lee, senior director of real estate at Common, one of a handful of co-liv

Q151: How has technology enabled the rise of flexible office real estate?
March 19, 2019

On this episode of QuestCast, we chat with Maciej Markowski the founder and CEO of SpaceOS, an office space management software solution that “creates digitally native workplaces that connect and communicate with their tenants.” Here, we walk through WeWo

Q56: How does the coliving model create unique value for tenants and investors?
March 12, 2019

On this episode of The Visitor Economy Podcast, we hear from Chris Bledsoe the co-founder of Ollie, a leading all-inclusive coliving brand currently operating properties in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Pittsburgh, with a substantial pipeline planned

How will Facebook's push into e-commerce impact travel brands?
February 02, 2019

Facebook wants to evolve its various social media and messaging properties into shopping and selling channels. What do travel brands need to know?

How Fast Can Vacasa Consolidate The Short-Term Rentals Market?
December 05, 2018

The short-term rentals market is quickly maturing and consolidating. Vacasa is at the forefront, with its tech-enabled, property management platform model. Expect the company to push harder into urban markets through 2019.

What Does a Google Travel Super-App Mean For Its OTA Partners?
December 04, 2018

Google’s recent push into travel bookings has significant implications for the two big online travel agencies i.e. Booking Holdings and Expedia Group. Listen to our 2019 OTA outlook in light of recent developments.