AAA Star Ratings, Price-Fixing Lawsuit, and the Big Nude Boat Adventure

Welcome to this week's episode of GMH Hotel Edition with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk! We kick off with AAA Travel's latest announcements, revealing new Four and Five-Star hotels and restaurants in North America, including standout establishments like Emeril’s in New Orleans and the Mandarin Oriental in Boston.

The episode takes a serious turn with a major antitrust lawsuit alleging that six prominent hotel chains used AI software to collude on room pricing, potentially reshaping industry practices.

On a lighter note, we dive into Allianz Partners' report showing a 34% increase in Americans traveling to Europe this summer, with cities like London and Paris leading the destination charts.

Plus, we'll discuss the daring "Big Nude Boat" cruise set to sail from Florida, offering an 11-day adventure with stops in the Caribbean. Join us as we navigate these intriguing developments in the world of travel and hospitality.

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