Imagine standing in a long, winding line at the airport, watching the clock tick closer to your flight time, only to realize that the ID in your wallet isn’t compliant with federal standards, and now you’re faced with a $45 fee just to prove who you are. This scenario is set to become a reality for
I’m thrilled to sit down with Katarina Railko, a seasoned expert in hospitality with a deep background in travel and tourism. Katarina has honed her skills navigating the fast-paced world of entertainment, events, and industry expos, making her the perfect person to unpack the exciting intersection
Imagine stepping into an airport, already dreading the long lines and cramped seats, only to be greeted by a glossy campaign poster urging you to dress up and act like you’re living in the golden age of travel. This is the reality for many travelers today as the U.S. Department of Transportation
Across Asia a surge of headline attractions has put a fresh question on the table: will 2026 finally shift global travel away from checklist sightseeing and toward immersive, story-led journeys that keep visitors engaged longer and moving across borders. Industry leads, academics, and on-the-ground
Travelers who sprinted past food courts now linger for craft coffee, chef-led bites, and local stories stitched into concourses, and that shift set the stage for a high-stakes dining refresh at JetBlue’s Terminal 5. Commentators across aviation retail agreed that T5 needed a program that reads New
In this conversation, William Ainslie sits down with Katarina Railko, a hospitality and aviation infrastructure specialist whose career has bridged airline-led hub development, airport experience design, and the business of large-scale events and conferences. Drawing on her work with hub carriers,
