This chapter explores how travel fosters global understanding and cultural exchange, featuring insights from a leading figure in the travel industry. It emphasizes the positive impact of travel on society and personal growth, alongside an introduction to the company's initiatives in promoting cultural engagement.
From experiencing a stroke at the age of 17, to various corporate jobs that never quite fit, we hear about Glenn Fogel's journey to becoming CEO of Booking Holdings, the parent company of online travel site Booking.com.
We learn why the EU-based company is in the sites of competition authorities having been dubbed a “gatekeeper” in the travel market, and we hear what Glenn thinks about the impacts of mass tourism.
(Image: Glenn Fogel. Credit: Getty Images)
Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Amber Mehmood